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Darden Restaurants (DRI)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$143.10 USD

143.10
954,324

-1.39 (-0.96%)

Updated Aug 9, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $143.04 -0.06 (-0.04%) 7:58 PM ET

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2Buy17.70%
3Hold9.37%
4Sell5.03%
5Strong Sell2.48%
S&P50011.19%

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Bottom 25% (188 out of 250)

Industry: Retail - Restaurants

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Founded in 1968 and based in Orlando, FL, Darden Restaurants is one of the largest casual dining restaurant operators worldwide. The company has operations in the United States and Canada with more than 1,700 restaurants. Beginning fourth-quarter fiscal 2015, the company began reporting its business under four segments: Olive Garden (51.6% of total revenues in fiscal first-quarter 2021), LongHorn Steakhouse (24.7%), Fine Dining (5.4%) and Other Business (18.3%).

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      Restaurant Brands Rides on Franchising Despite Competition

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        McDonald's (MCD) Strategic Efforts Bode Well, Margin Woes Linger

        by Zacks Equity Research

        McDonald's (MCD) re-franchising strategies and robust comparable sales are likely to continue boosting the company's performance.

          BJ's Restaurants Outruns Peers: Stock Surges 126% in a Year

          by Zacks Equity Research

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              by Zacks Equity Research

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                Cheesecake Factory Widens Presence With Restaurant in Lynnwood

                by Zacks Equity Research

                Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) launches new restaurant in Lynnwood, WA. The company is also foraying into the lucrative markets of the Middle East, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and others.

                  Zoe's Kitchen to go Private After Merger Agreement With CAVA

                  by Zacks Equity Research

                  In order to leverage its footprint in the fast-casual restaurant space, Zoe's Kitchen (ZOES) signs an agreement to be acquired by CAVA for $300 million.

                    Restaurant Brands to Expand Popeye's Brand in Philippines

                    by Zacks Equity Research

                    In a bid to expand the global footprint and strengthen franchise relations, Restaurant Brands (QSR) signs a master franchise agreement to expand Popeye's brand in the Philippines.

                      Darden Restaurants (DRI) Hits 52-Week High, Can the Run Continue?

                      by Zacks Equity Research

                      Darden Restaurants (DRI) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

                        Here's Why Investors May Find Darden (DRI) Appetizing Now

                        by Zacks Equity Research

                        With sales building and sincere cost savings, Darden (DRI) is set to witness strong revenue and earnings growth.

                          Brinker (EAT) Rides on Menu Innovation Despite High Costs

                          by Zacks Equity Research

                          Brinker (EAT) is poised to witness both top- and bottom-line growth from sales-building initiatives and franchising. However, high cost of operations is a concern.

                            What's in Store for Red Robin's (RRGB) This Earnings Season?

                            by Zacks Equity Research

                            Red Robin's (RRGB) dismal performance in second-quarter 2018 can be attributed to decline in guest count, higher food costs and other operating expenses.

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                              6 Stocks to Buy as Retail Sales Defy Expectations in July

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                                Wendy's (WEN) Banks on Unit Expansion & Sales Initiatives

                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                Wendy's (WEN) consistent focus on global expansion of restaurants to drive long-term growth is impressive.

                                  Brinker's (EAT) Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates

                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                  Brinker's (EAT) fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 earnings benefit from revenue growth at Maggiano's and Chili's.

                                    McDonald's (MCD) to Shell Out $6B to Revamp U.S. Outlets

                                    by Zacks Equity Research

                                    In a bid to drive sales by enhancing consumer satisfaction, McDonald's (MCD) and its franchises are investing roughly $6 billion to renovate most of its restaurants in the United States.

                                      Factors Setting the Tone for Brinker (EAT) in Q4 Earnings

                                      by Zacks Equity Research

                                      Brinker's (EAT) aggressive expansion strategies and sales building initiatives like streamlining of menu and loyalty program are likely to boost the company's fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results.

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                                          Can Papa John's Assistance Program Revive Franchise Sales?

                                          by Zacks Equity Research

                                          In order to revive sales of franchises that have been negatively impacted by Papa John's dismal sales trend, the company extends advisory support to its North American franchises.

                                            High Expenses to Hurt Zoe's Kitchen's (ZOES) Q2 Earnings

                                            by Zacks Equity Research

                                            While menu innovation and unit growth are likely to aid Zoe's Kitchen's (ZOES) second-quarter revenues, high expenses related to operations are likely to mar earnings.

                                              Jack in the Box (JACK) Stock Up on Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat

                                              by Zacks Equity Research

                                              Jack in the Box's (JACK) comps growth in third-quarter fiscal 2018 can be attributed to rise in average check growth.

                                                Papa John's (PZZA) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Lag

                                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                                Papa John's (PZZA) dismal second-quarter results can be attributed to decrease in domestic company-owned restaurant sales and decline in North America commissary sales on weak volumes.

                                                  Wendy's (WEN) Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates in Q2

                                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                                  While the positive effect of lower tax rate related to share-based payments favors Wendy's (WEN) second-quarter earnings, lower company-operated restaurant margins are concerns.