What is DRI's current dividend yield?

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has a dividend yield of 2.97%, paying $6.00 per share annually.

How often does DRI pay dividends?

Darden Restaurants Inc typically pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The annual dividend totals $6.00 per share.

When is DRI's next ex-dividend date?

The most recent ex-dividend date for Darden Restaurants Inc was April 10, 2026. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced a few weeks before the payment date.

What is DRI's dividend growth rate?

Darden Restaurants Inc has a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.1%. The 10-year CAGR is 11.7%.

What is DRI's payout ratio?

Darden Restaurants Inc has a payout ratio of 62%, meaning it distributes 62% of its earnings as dividends. This is a moderate level.

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) Dividend Analysis

Comprehensive dividend yield, safety, growth, and income analysis for DRI.

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) pays a solid 2.97% dividend yield, or $6.00 per share annually at a stock price of $215.63. The payout ratio of 62% is moderate. The dividend is currently covered by earnings but leaves less room for growth. Earnings cover the dividend 1.6x. Dividend growth is slowing — the 3-year CAGR of 7.4% trails the 5-year rate of 31.1% and the 10-year rate of 11.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was April 10, 2026.

Dividend Overview

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) pays a solid 2.97% dividend yield, or $6.00 per share annually at a stock price of $215.63.

Dividend Yield

2.97%

Annual Dividend

$6.00

Share Price

$215.63

Ex-Dividend Date

Apr 10, 2026

Consecutive Years

0 yrs

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Dividend Safety

Moderate

The payout ratio of 62% is moderate. The dividend is currently covered by earnings but leaves less room for growth.

Payout Ratio62%

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DRIP Projection

$10,000 invested in DRI with dividends reinvested would grow to approximately $33,788 after 10 years, generating roughly $15,029/year in dividend income. This projection assumes the current 2.97% yield and a 31.1% annual dividend growth rate with all dividends reinvested.

Year	Portfolio Value	Annual Income	Total Return
Year 1	$10,297	$401	+3%
Year 5	$13,046	$1,499	+30%
Year 10	$33,788	$15,029	+238%
Year 15	$631,583	$1,087,555	+6216%
Year 20	$658,221,925	$4,387,742,359	+6582119%

Assumes constant share price and reinvestment at current price. Actual results will vary. Try our DRIP Calculator for a customized projection with real historical data.