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DRI Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

DRI has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 5.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.18%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.80
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 46.40%
Dividend Rating 76.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.04%
Payout Ratio 59.3%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.45%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 13.8%
Total Return 5y: 89.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WEN 1,555 M 7.78% 3.68%
DIN 534 M 6.55% 4.15%
BLMN 586 M 6.35% 2.94%
QSR 32,766 M 4.32% 5.93%
ARCO 1,624 M 4.01% 6.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TXRH 10,961 M 61.4% 95.3%
DRI 20,655 M 46.4% 95.1%
DNUT 743 M 58.7% 98.0%
BLMN 586 M 48.0% 77.3%
WEN 1,555 M 36.3% 87.1%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare DRI Dividends with its Peer-Group

TXRH
Texas Roadhouse
 1.62% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 4.01% Yield
QSR
Restaurant Brands
 4.32% Yield
DPZ
Domino’s Pizza
 1.61% Yield

DRI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-11-03 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.81%
2025-07-10 2025-07-10 2025-08-01 Quarterly 1.5 7.1% 0.7%
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-05-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.73%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-03 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.78%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-11-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% 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% 0.84%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-02-01 Quarterly 1.31 0% 0.81%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-11-01 Quarterly 1.31 0% 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% 0.8%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-02-01 Quarterly 1.21 0% 0.83%
2022-10-06 2022-10-10 2022-11-01 Quarterly 1.21 0% 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% 0.87%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.75%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-01 Quarterly 1.1 0% 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% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.88 17.3% N/A
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.75 19% N/A
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.63 12.5% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.56 12% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.5 -9.1% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-04-08 2014-04-10 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-01-08 2014-01-10 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2013-07-08 2013-07-10 2013-08-01 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2013-04-08 2013-04-10 2013-05-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-01-08 2013-01-10 2013-02-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

DRI Dividend FAQ

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is a U.S.-based operator of full-service dining concepts, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and several others, with a footprint across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Darden’s portfolio spans casual-to-upscale segments, giving it exposure to a broad range of consumer spending patterns.

What is the Dividend Yield of DRI?

As of December 2025, DRI`s dividend yield is 3.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.80 USD by the current share price of 182.28.

Does DRI pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, DRI paid a dividend of 5.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-10 and the payout was 1.5 USD.

How often does DRI pay dividends?

DRI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DRI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-10.

DRI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DRI for the next 4 payments are between 1.44 (-4.0%) and 1.563 (+4.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will DRI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DRI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DRI?

DRI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 46.4% per year.
Strong growth: DRI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DRI?

DRI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.04%. If you bought DRI's shares at 96.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DRI?

DRI Payout Consistency is 95.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Darden Restaurants has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DRI have a good Dividend Yield?

DRI`s 3.18% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DRI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRI is 59.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DRI?

DRI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-19 02:41