Fintel reports that on December 19, 2025, Stephens & Co. reiterated coverage of Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Equal-Weight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 18.33% Upside
As of December 6, 2025, the average one-year price target for Darden Restaurants is $224.79/share. The forecasts range from a low of $159.81 to a high of $271.95. The average price target represents an increase of 18.33% from its latest reported closing price of $189.97 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Darden Restaurants is 11,799MM, a decrease of 6.18%. 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 1,718 funds or institutions reporting positions in Darden Restaurants. This is an decrease of 72 owner(s) or 4.02% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to DRI is 0.18%, an increase of 6.75%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 3.51% to 136,780K shares. 
The put/call ratio of DRI is 1.00, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 14,839K shares representing 12.76% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,603K shares , representing an increase of 1.59%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 16.59% 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.
Wellington Management Group Llp holds 4,464K shares representing 3.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,362K shares , representing an increase of 24.69%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 11.84% over the last quarter.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 4,122K shares representing 3.54% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,074K shares , representing an increase of 1.16%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DRI by 18.45% over the last quarter.
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