DRI Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield
DRI has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 6.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
33,399 M | 3.66% | 4.66% |
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 3.40% | 4.93% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,484 M | 3.13% | 4.80% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
187,268 M | 2.41% | 3.38% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
4,257 M | 1.97% | 2.68% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,545 M | 1.67% | 3.17% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 1.91% | 2.46% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
15,036 M | 1.12% | 1.92% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 16.32% | 99.0% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,545 M | 13.48% | 100.0% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
15,036 M | 11.24% | 100.0% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
187,268 M | 8.14% | 100.0% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 8.03% | 100.0% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,484 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
33,399 M | 4.62% | 100.0% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
4,257 M | 0.90% | 98.0% |
DRI Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 | 2026-08-03 | Quarterly | 1.62 | +8% | 0.8% |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-01 | Quarterly | 1.5 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2026-01-09 | 2026-01-09 | 2026-02-02 | Quarterly | 1.5 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 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% |
DRI Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, DRI's dividend yield is 3.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.12 USD by the current share price of 204.10.
As of July 2026, DRI paid a dividend of 6.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-10 and the payout was 1.62 USD.
DRI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DRI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DRI for the next payments are between 1.611 (-0.6%) and 1.714 (+5.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.23%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.62 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DRI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.67% per year. Strong growth: DRI's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DRI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.80%. If you bought DRI's shares at 127.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.80% of your original purchase price.
DRI Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
DRI's 3.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRI is 57.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
DRI's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DRI Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-22 02:37 UTC