DRI
Darden Restaurants
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: DRI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.06%
Payout ratio: 63%
Darden Restaurants's most recent dividend of $1.5 per share was on Apr 10, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $6 per share, the stock yields 3.06%.
DRI dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Darden Restaurants Dividend yield
Darden Restaurants's dividend yield of 3.06% is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.61%, Darden Restaurants's dividend yield is 17% higher. Historically DRI's dividend yield has averaged at 3.1% in the last 5 years, which is in line with 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. And since the stock price has gone down by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 19%.
Darden Restaurants Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.44% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.56 | 3.4% |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.25% |
| Jan 6, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.42% |
| 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 63% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.9%, Darden Restaurants's payout ratio is 44% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DRI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLMN Bloomin' Brands Inc | 9.76% | $0.69 | 276% |
| DIN Dine Brands Global Inc | 4.67% | $1.4 | 119.7% |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 3.06% | $6 | 63% |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 2.92% | $1 | 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 Apr 10, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.5 per share.
How much dividend does Darden Restaurants pay (per share)?
DRI has paid dividend of $6 per share in the last year.
What is Darden Restaurants's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Darden Restaurants is 3.06%.
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 63%.
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.