Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Operating Margin: 11.62%
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s operating margin of 11.62% is 25% above its 5-year average of 9.33%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.61%–12.07%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 1.84% above its 12-month average of 11.41%.
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DRI Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
11.62%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
11.41%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
11.59%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
9.33%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.01%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
9.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
9.69%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+28.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.54%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.89%
DRI Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 11.62% | 11.41% | 11.59% | 9.33% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 14.53% | 13.85% | 12.51% | 12.58% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 6.24% | 5.95% | 8.70% | 9.29% |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $27.58B | 16.15% | 12.16% | 10.42% | 2.41% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -68.94% | -80.45% | -175.96% | -1396.10% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 14.37% | 13.02% | 10.87% | 12.02% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 12.54% | 13.24% | 14.42% | 12.88% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | -10.46% | -4.38% | 1.45% | 3.56% |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $18.99B | 6.71% | 7.81% | 8.60% | 8.77% |
| Stellantis N.V. (STLA)vs › | $18.37B | -8.89% | -4.99% | 3.28% | 5.01% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
44.0%
Operating Margin
11.6%
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The operating margin for DRI stock is 11.62%.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s operating margin of 11.62% is 25% above its 5-year average of 9.33%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.61%–12.07%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average operating margin for DRI stock is 11.41%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for DRI stock is 11.59%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for DRI stock is 9.33%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for DRI stock is 9.01%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for DRI stock is 9.18%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for DRI stock is 9.69%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 11.28% |
| 2024-05-26 | 11.54% |
| 2023-05-31 | 11.46% |
| 2022-05-29 | 12.07% |
| 2021-05-30 | 9.01% |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.61% |
| 2019-05-31 | 9.78% |
| 2018-05-31 | 9.49% |
| 2017-05-31 | 9.45% |
| 2016-05-31 | 8.97% |
| 2015-05-31 | 5.43% |
| 2014-05-31 | 4.91% |
| 2013-05-31 | 6.76% |
| 2012-05-31 | 8.59% |
| 2011-05-31 | 9.95% |
| 2010-05-31 | 9.05% |
| 2009-05-31 | 8.59% |
| 2008-05-31 | 9.06% |
| 2007-05-31 | 10.25% |
| 2006-05-31 | 10.31% |
| 2005-05-31 | 8.85% |
| 2004-05-31 | 7.52% |
| 2003-05-31 | 8.17% |
| 2002-05-31 | 9.16% |
| 2001-05-31 | 8.31% |
| 2000-05-31 | 8.06% |
| 1999-05-31 | 6.56% |
| 1998-05-31 | 5.29% |
| 1997-05-31 | 3.08% |
| 1996-05-31 | 6.59% |
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