Fintel reports that on October 6, 2025, JP Morgan maintained coverage of Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Overweight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 17.70% Upside
As of September 30, 2025, the average one-year price target for Darden Restaurants is $227.51/share. The forecasts range from a low of $159.81 to a high of $267.75. The average price target represents an increase of 17.70% from its latest reported closing price of $193.30 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Darden Restaurants is 11,799MM, a decrease of 4.57%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.59, an increase of 5.04% from the prior forecast.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,804 funds or institutions reporting positions in Darden Restaurants. This is an increase of 109 owner(s) or 6.43% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to DRI is 0.20%, an increase of 3.20%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 3.42% to 138,283K shares. 
The put/call ratio of DRI is 0.72, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 14,603K shares representing 12.55% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,602K shares , representing an increase of 0.00%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 5.87% over the last quarter.
AWSHX - WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND holds 5,881K shares representing 5.06% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,490K shares , representing a decrease of 61.38%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 43.03% over the last quarter.
AMECX - INCOME FUND OF AMERICA holds 5,361K shares representing 4.61% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,429K shares , representing a decrease of 1.26%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 5.45% over the last quarter.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 4,074K shares representing 3.50% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,998K shares , representing an increase of 1.86%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 24.90% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 3,770K shares representing 3.24% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,694K shares , representing an increase of 2.02%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 4.47% over the last quarter.
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