Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Net Profit Margin: 8.66%
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s net profit margin high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s net profit margin of 8.66% is 15% above its 5-year average of 7.51%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.67%–9.89%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 2.20% below its 12-month average of 8.86%.
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DRI Average Net Profit Margin Chart
DRI Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart
DRI Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
8.66%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
8.86%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
9.24%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
7.51%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.58%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.77%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-6.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.36%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+21.26%
DRI Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 8.66% | 8.86% | 9.24% | 7.51% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 11.60% | 11.04% | 9.99% | 9.92% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 1.23% | 1.88% | 4.55% | 5.22% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -63.62% | -81.59% | -173.24% | -1536.10% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 10.70% | 9.45% | 7.27% | 8.31% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 9.36% | 9.97% | 10.91% | 9.65% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | -13.42% | -5.56% | -0.60% | 1.32% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.75B | -2.91% | -0.77% | -4.12% | -4.45% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 4.07% | 3.75% | 3.46% | 3.34% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 13.41% | 12.65% | 20.41% | 0.27% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
11.6%
Net Profit Margin
8.7%
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The net profit margin for DRI stock is 8.66%.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s net profit margin of 8.66% is 15% above its 5-year average of 7.51%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.67%–9.89%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for DRI stock is 8.86%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for DRI stock is 9.24%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for DRI stock is 7.51%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for DRI stock is 7.58%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for DRI stock is 7.77%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for DRI stock is 7.14%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 8.69% |
| 2024-05-26 | 9.02% |
| 2023-05-31 | 9.36% |
| 2022-05-29 | 9.89% |
| 2021-05-30 | 8.75% |
| 2020-05-31 | -0.67% |
| 2019-05-31 | 8.38% |
| 2018-05-31 | 7.38% |
| 2017-05-31 | 6.68% |
| 2016-05-31 | 5.41% |
| 2015-05-31 | 10.49% |
| 2014-05-31 | 4.55% |
| 2013-05-31 | 6.96% |
| 2012-05-31 | 8.93% |
| 2011-05-31 | 6.35% |
| 2010-05-31 | 5.69% |
| 2009-05-31 | 5.16% |
| 2008-05-31 | 5.69% |
| 2007-05-31 | 3.62% |
| 2006-05-31 | 6.32% |
| 2005-05-31 | 5.51% |
| 2004-05-31 | 4.54% |
| 2003-05-31 | 4.85% |
| 2002-05-31 | 5.45% |
| 2001-05-31 | 4.93% |
| 2000-05-31 | 4.81% |
| 1999-05-31 | 4.06% |
| 1998-05-31 | 3.09% |
| 1997-05-31 | -2.87% |
| 1996-05-31 | 2.33% |
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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