Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.57B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is $1.57B. It is above its 12-month average by 55.09% ($1.01B).
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DRI Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$1.57B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$1.01B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$956.87M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$828.28M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$912.61M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$562.60M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$494.26M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+55.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+63.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+88.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+71.53%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+178.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+216.71%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.57B
FCF Yield
6.29%
Price/FCF
15.9
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $1.57B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $1.01B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $956.87M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $828.28M.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $912.61M.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $562.60M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DRI stock is $494.26M.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | $1.04B |
| 2024-05-26 | $983.60M |
| 2023-05-31 | $951.80M |
| 2022-05-29 | $857.00M |
| 2021-05-30 | $924.90M |
| 2020-05-31 | $217.30M |
| 2019-05-31 | $783.60M |
| 2018-05-31 | $587.30M |
| 2017-05-31 | $584.40M |
| 2016-05-31 | $549.70M |
| 2015-05-31 | $2.56B |
| 2014-05-31 | $24.10M |
| 2013-05-31 | $263.70M |
| 2012-05-31 | $-126.30M |
| 2011-05-31 | $332.90M |
| 2010-05-31 | $469.90M |
| 2009-05-31 | $247.10M |
| 2008-05-31 | $305.00M |
| 2007-05-31 | $261.20M |
| 2006-05-31 | $378.94M |
| 2005-05-31 | $254.00M |
| 2004-05-31 | $171.09M |
| 2003-05-31 | $86.02M |
| 2002-05-31 | $189.75M |
| 2001-05-31 | $65.43M |
| 2000-05-31 | $68.17M |
| 1999-05-31 | $224.50M |
| 1998-05-31 | $123.90M |
| 1997-05-31 | $29.50M |
| 1996-05-31 | $80.10M |
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas