Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Return on Assets (ROA): 8.58%
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 8.58% is 23% above its 5-year average of 6.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.53%–9.59%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 1.49% below its 12-month average of 8.71%.
DRI Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
DRI Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
DRI Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
DRI Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
8.58%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
8.71%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
9.10%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
6.97%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
8.53%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
8.59%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
8.86%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+23.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.54%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-0.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-3.11%
DRI Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 8.58% | 8.71% | 9.10% | 6.97% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 14.61% | 12.57% | 10.66% | 10.08% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 0.82% | 1.01% | 3.77% | 4.40% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -24.71% | -27.66% | -31.37% | -28.11% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 14.05% | 11.54% | 8.73% | 7.47% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 17.24% | 18.25% | 20.56% | 17.73% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | -9.20% | -3.41% | 0.19% | 1.41% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 8.00% | 7.24% | 7.48% | 7.18% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.66B | -1.74% | -0.43% | -1.89% | -1.90% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 8.70% | 7.21% | 7.09% | 2.58% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
8.6%
ROE
52.5%
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 8.58%.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 8.58% is 23% above its 5-year average of 6.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.53%–9.59%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 8.71%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 9.10%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 6.97%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 8.53%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 8.59%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for DRI stock is 8.86%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 8.34% |
| 2024-05-26 | 9.08% |
| 2023-05-31 | 9.59% |
| 2022-05-29 | 9.40% |
| 2021-05-30 | 5.91% |
| 2020-05-31 | -0.53% |
| 2019-05-31 | 12.11% |
| 2018-05-31 | 10.90% |
| 2017-05-31 | 9.05% |
| 2016-05-31 | 8.18% |
| 2015-05-31 | 11.84% |
| 2014-05-31 | 4.03% |
| 2013-05-31 | 5.94% |
| 2012-05-31 | 8.00% |
| 2011-05-31 | 8.71% |
| 2010-05-31 | 7.71% |
| 2009-05-31 | 7.41% |
| 2008-05-31 | 7.97% |
| 2007-05-31 | 6.99% |
| 2006-05-31 | 11.24% |
| 2005-05-31 | 9.89% |
| 2004-05-31 | 8.17% |
| 2003-05-31 | 8.48% |
| 2002-05-31 | 9.40% |
| 2001-05-31 | 8.88% |
| 2000-05-31 | 8.96% |
| 1999-05-31 | 7.37% |
| 1998-05-31 | 5.12% |
| 1997-05-31 | -4.63% |
| 1996-05-31 | 3.56% |
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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