DRI Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

DRI has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 5.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.00%
Payout Ratio 60.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.87%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.33%
Payout FCF 49.8%
Streak Years 31
Dividend Rating 78.57%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 11.2%
Total Return 5y: 95.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 32,149 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,723 M 3.23% 4.93%
SBUX 113,303 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 233,463 M 2.32% 3.80%
NATH 398 M 1.97% 3.63%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,723 M 17.0% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

YUMC
Yum China Holdings
 2.09% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.23% Yield

DRI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
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% N/A
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

DRI Dividend FAQ

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is a publicly traded, U.S.-based operator of full-service dining concepts, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, and several upscale brands such as Ruth’s Chris Steak House and The Capital Grille. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company runs over 1,800 locations across the United States and Canada.

What is the Dividend Yield of DRI?

As of February 2026, DRI`s dividend yield is 3.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.90 USD by the current share price of 216.27.

Does DRI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DRI paid a dividend of 5.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-09 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 2026-01-09.

DRI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DRI for the next 4 payments are between 1.521 (+1.4%) and 1.587 (+5.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will DRI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-09. 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 13.9% 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 5.33%. If you bought DRI's shares at 110.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DRI?

DRI Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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 3.00% 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 60.0%. 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 78.57%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DRI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DRI's Outstanding Shares?

Darden Restaurants's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.71% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has DRI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 10, 2015 with a ratio of 10000:8939.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.12 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 245,502,000
1995 244,378,000 -0.46%
1996 239,880,000 -1.84%
1997 224,888,000 -6.25%
1998 216,710,000 -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 116,700,000 -1.35%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39