
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Darden Restaurants demonstrates a strong financial outlook, with consolidated revenue reported at $12.1 billion for fiscal 2025, signaling robust performance within the full-service restaurant sector. The company's continued share gains in the dining category, even amid an uncertain consumer environment, enhance the visibility of achieving targeted long-term annual returns. Furthermore, revised same-store sales growth estimates for Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse indicate positive consumer trends, suggesting resilience and potential for future growth.
Bears say
Darden Restaurants has lowered its fiscal year 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate from $9.55 to $9.51, reflecting a downward adjustment in expected profitability. Same-store sales (SSS) growth for Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse fell short of market expectations, with Olive Garden reporting 0.6% growth against a consensus of 1.4%, and LongHorn achieving 2.6% growth compared to a 5.0% consensus. Additionally, adverse weather and holiday timing shifts negatively impacted SSS growth by a combined 190 basis points, contributing to a less favorable operational outlook.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Darden Restaurants and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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