DRI
Darden Restaurants
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: DRI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.9%
Payout ratio: 58.6%
Darden Restaurants's most recent dividend of $1.62 per share was on Jul 10, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $6.12 per share, the stock yields 2.86%. The latest DRI distribution of $1.62 marks a dividend growth of 8%.
DRI dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Darden Restaurants Dividend yield
Darden Restaurants's dividend yield of 2.86% is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.55%, Darden Restaurants's dividend yield is 12% higher. Historically DRI's dividend yield has averaged at 3.2% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
DRI Dividend history
Darden Restaurants has a history of paying dividends since 1995. Our records of DRI show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 7% for the last twelve months. However since the stock price has gone up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 6%.
Darden Restaurants Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | $1.62 | 3% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $1.5 | 3.12% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $1.5 | 2.92% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $1.5 | 3.2% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $1.5 | 2.68% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $1.4 | 2.92% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $1.4 | 3.06% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $1.4 | 3.48% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $1.4 | 3.86% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $1.31 | 3.31% |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $1.31 | 3.18% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $1.31 | 3.68% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $1.31 | 3.02% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $1.21 | 3.23% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $1.21 | 3.19% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $1.21 | 3.57% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $1.21 | 3.85% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $1.1 | 3.49% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $1.1 | 2.87% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $1.1 | 2.21% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | $1.1 | 1.84% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $0.88 | 1.06% |
| Jan 7, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.54% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.3 | 1.14% |
| Jan 9, 2020 | $0.88 | 2.96% |
| Oct 9, 2019 | $0.88 | 2.9% |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.88 | 2.55% |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $0.75 | 2.56% |
| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.75 | 2.75% |
| Oct 9, 2018 | $0.75 | 2.54% |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.75 | 2.39% |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $0.63 | 2.91% |
| Jan 9, 2018 | $0.63 | 2.51% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.63 | 2.94% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.63 | 2.58% |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.56 | 2.69% |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.56 | 3.05% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.56 | 14.09% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.56 | 13.96% |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 13.38% |
| Jan 6, 2016 | $0.5 | 13.84% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $6.556 | 16.01% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.55 | 3.31% |
| Jul 8, 2015 | $0.55 | 3.11% |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $0.55 | 3.26% |
| Jan 7, 2015 | $0.55 | 3.66% |
Darden Restaurants dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Darden Restaurants's payout ratio of 58.6% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 42.1%, Darden Restaurants's payout ratio is 39% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DRI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 2.9% | $6.12 | 58.6% |
| DIN Dine Brands Global Inc | 2.6% | $0.76 | 120.6% |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 1.98% | $1 | 84.7% |
| BLMN Bloomin Brands Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Darden Restaurants pay a dividend?
Yes, Darden Restaurants has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. DRI has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was DRI's last dividend?
Darden Restaurants's last dividend ex-date was on Jul 10, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.62 per share.
How much dividend does Darden Restaurants pay (per share)?
DRI has paid dividend of $6.12 per share in the last year.
What is Darden Restaurants's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Darden Restaurants is 2.86%.
How often does Darden Restaurants pay dividends?
Darden Restaurants pays dividends quarterly.
What is Darden Restaurants's dividend payout ratio?
Darden Restaurants's dividend payout ratio is 58.6%.
Does Darden Restaurants pay a good dividend?
Darden Restaurants's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.