Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.81%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is 2.81%.
DRI Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
2.81%
Yield on Cost for DRI
DRI now pays $6.00 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-16) | $67.53 | 8.88% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-14) | $137.50 | 4.36% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-14) | $167.64 | 3.58% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-18) | $222.75 | 2.69% |
| Buying today(at $213.45) | $213.45 | 2.81% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 2.81% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 37.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
2.81%
In 3 years
4.73%
In 5 years
6.68%
In 10 years
15.88%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI).
Starting Yield
2.81%
Ending YOC
334.09%
Year 15 Dividend
$713.12
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$2592.29
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $6.00 | — | 2.81% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $8.25 | +37.51% | 3.87% | $8.25 |
| Year 2 | $11.35 | +37.51% | 5.32% | $19.60 |
| Year 3 | $15.60 | +37.51% | 7.31% | $35.20 |
| Year 4 | $21.45 | +37.51% | 10.05% | $56.65 |
| Year 5 | $29.50 | +37.51% | 13.82% | $86.15 |
| Year 6 | $40.57 | +37.51% | 19.00% | $126.72 |
| Year 7 | $55.78 | +37.51% | 26.13% | $182.50 |
| Year 8 | $76.71 | +37.51% | 35.94% | $259.20 |
| Year 9 | $105.48 | +37.51% | 49.42% | $364.68 |
| Year 10 | $145.04 | +37.51% | 67.95% | $509.72 |
| Year 11 | $199.45 | +37.51% | 93.44% | $709.17 |
| Year 12 | $274.26 | +37.51% | 128.49% | $983.43 |
| Year 13 | $377.14 | +37.51% | 176.69% | $1360.56 |
| Year 14 | $518.60 | +37.51% | 242.96% | $1879.16 |
| Year 15 | $713.12 | +37.51% | 334.09% | $2592.29 |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for DRI stock is 2.81%.
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