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Yield 12m 3.09%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.60
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 35.65%
Overall Dividend Rating 79.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.18%
Payout Ratio 60.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.7%
Total Return 12m: 35.29%
#19 in Group
Total Return 5y: 228.75%
#8 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
BLMN 726m 7.49% 9.52%
ARCO 1,572m 5.23% 13.1%
DIN 316m 8.17% 6.05%
WEN 2,522m 6.97% 6.17%
DRI 23,457m 3.09% 9.18%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
TXRH 10,939m 46.6% 95.3%
DRI 23,457m 35.7% 95.7%
BLMN 726m 36.9% 77.3%
WEN 2,522m 28.1% 91.4%
YUMC 17,349m 21.7% 93.9%

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DRI Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-05-01 Quarterly 1.4 0.73%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-03 Quarterly 1.4 0.78%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-11-01 Quarterly 1.4 0.89%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-08-01 Quarterly 1.4 6.9% 1.01%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-01 Quarterly 1.31 0.84%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-02-01 Quarterly 1.31 0.81%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-11-01 Quarterly 1.31 0.94%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-08-01 Quarterly 1.31 8.3% 0.81%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 1.21 0.8%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-02-01 Quarterly 1.21 0.83%
2022-10-06 2022-10-10 2022-11-01 Quarterly 1.21 0.91%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-01 Quarterly 1.21 10% 1.05%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 Quarterly 1.1 0.87%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-01 Quarterly 1.1 0.75%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-01 Quarterly 1.1 0.7%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-02 Quarterly 1.1 25% 0.76%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.88 137.8% 0.61%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.37 23.3% 0.31%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.3 -65.9% 0.29%
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.88
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.88
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.88 17.3%
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.75
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.75
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.75
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.75 19%
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.63
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.63
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.63
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.63 12.5%
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.56
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.56
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.56
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.56 12%
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.5
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.5 1.7%
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.4917
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.4917
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.4917
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.4917

DRI Dividend FAQ

Does DRI pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, DRI paid a dividend of 5.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of DRI?

As of May 2025, DRI`s dividend yield is 3.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.60 USD by the current share price of 200.64.

How often does DRI pay dividends?

DRI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), DRI has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DRI?

The next ex-dividend date for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of DRI?

DRI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 35.7% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DRI?

DRI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.18%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Darden Restaurants five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (5.60) divided by the purchase price five years ago (61.03):

What is the Payout Consistency of DRI?

DRI Payout Consistency is 95.7%.
Highly consistent: Darden Restaurants has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does DRI have a good Dividend Yield?

DRI`s 3.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DRI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRI is 60.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of DRI?

DRI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 79.07%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

DRI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DRI`s Outstanding Shares?

Darden Restaurants`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.99% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Darden Restaurants ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2015-11-10 with a factor of 10000:8939. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.12.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 245,502,200
1995 244,377,800 -0.46%
1996 239,880,100 -1.84%
1997 224,887,600 -6.25%
1998 216,709,800 -3.64%
1999 201,750,000 -6.9%
2000 185,550,000 -8.03%
2001 183,000,000 -1.37%
2002 178,700,000 -2.35%
2003 171,000,000 -4.31%
2004 163,400,000 -4.44%
2005 156,200,000 -4.41%
2006 150,700,000 -3.52%
2007 146,900,000 -2.52%
2008 139,400,000 -5.11%
2009 141,700,000 +1.65%
2010 141,200,000 -0.35%
2011 133,200,000 -5.67%
2012 131,700,000 -1.13%
2013 132,800,000 +0.84%
2014 127,700,000 -3.84%
2015 129,900,000 +1.72%
2016 124,900,000 -3.85%
2017 125,500,000 +0.48%
2018 125,800,000 +0.24%
2019 123,700,000 -1.67%
2020 131,500,000 +6.31%
2021 130,500,000 -0.76%
2022 123,100,000 -5.67%
2023 120,800,000 -1.87%
2024 118,300,000 -2.07%
2025 118,000,000 -0.25%