Should I buy Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Stephens & Co. — 78% of its targets hit on this sector (94 calls tested). It aims for $220 (+7.0 %), call made on September 26, 2026, maturing on September 26, 2027 (18 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Darden Restaurants
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Research | 100 % | +30.1 % | 5 | $245 +19% |
| Keybanc | 73 % | +29.1 % | 30 | $237 +15% |
| Raymond James | 76 % | +29.0 % | 29 | $210 +2% |
| Piper Sandler | 80 % | +25.3 % | 5 | $212 +3% |
| B of A Securities | 59 % | +23.9 % | 17 | $276 +34% |
| UBS | 45 % | +23.8 % | 11 | $240 +17% |
| Wedbush | 72 % | +21.5 % | 18 | $235 +14% |
| BTIG | 88 % | +20.4 % | 8 | $235 +14% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 74% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 19 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $240, i.e. +17% from the current price ($206).
- The most reliable firm on DRI, Argus Research (100% hit rate, 5 scored calls), targets $245 (call made on June 30, 2026, maturing on June 30, 2027) (+19%) in its most recent call.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (3.0% yield), raised for 5 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~20) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 19 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on DRI
Median target $240 (+17%) · 19 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Darden Restaurants now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 74% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $240 (+17%), and Argus Research (most reliable on DRI, 100%) targets $245. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~20) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Darden Restaurants?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($240) is still +17% above the current price ($206) (most reliable on DRI: Argus Research, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Darden Restaurants still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($206) and its estimated value: analysts target $240 on median (+17%), with 74% buys (most reliable on DRI: Argus Research, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on DRI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying DRI?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 19 ratings, 5 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Darden Restaurants profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).