DRI – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 5 Years

Darden Restaurants, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Chuy's, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Stea

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Company Info

Symbol DRI
Company Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
Website Visit
Market Cap $21,963.0M

Price Data

Price $188.37
Price Change -1.54
Price Change % -0.81%
Next Earnings Report Mar 19, 2026
Low (52W) $169.00
High (52W) $228.27

Dividend Data

Div Yield 3.19%
5Y Avg Yield 3.44%
Current Div $1.500
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $6.000
Previous Div $1.500
Ex-date Jan 9, 2026
Dividend Pay Date Feb 2, 2026

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 40.7
DGR 1Y 7.0%
DGR 3Y 7.9%
DGR 5Y 37.5%
DGR 10Y 11.4%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 6.6%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 15.2%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 6.6%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 15.2%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $125.20
FV (P/E 10) % 50.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $238.25
FV (Peter Lynch) % -21.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $137.36
FV (Blended) % 37.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 6.0%
NPM 8.9%
CF/Share $14.61
ROE 54.1%
Current R 0.4x
ROTC 13.7%
P/E 19.8x
P/BV 10.5x
PEG 2.60
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 2:03 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your DRI Dividend Returns

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Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

DRI Dividend History

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DRI 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of DRI with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

With DRIP No DRIP

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for DRI

Based on past 10-year performance, here are DRI growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +13.96%
Dividend CAGR of +11.42%

Using DRI CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

DRI (DRIP)DRI (No DRIP)
Current Price$174.64$174.64
Start Shares57.2657.26
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count77.2657.26
Dividends Payment$17.70$17.70
Annual Dividends$1,331$1,013
Yield on cost13.31%10.13%
Share Price$645.36$645.36
Total Dividends$7,745$6,533
Final Value$49,861$43,487

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – DRI

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

DRI Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

DRI Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

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Net Income: Actual + Estimates

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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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