Darden RestaurantsDRI +1.30%89 Buyback Yield % is 2.28 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates DRI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks better than 81.62% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Darden Restaurants Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Darden Restaurants Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.28 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #25 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Darden Restaurants' Buyback Yield % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Buyback Yield % of 2.28 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #25 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Buyback Yield % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #25 out of 136 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Darden Restaurants in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current Buyback Yield % is 2.28, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $210.28, compared to a current price of $213.32 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.28, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (DRI), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.28 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Darden Restaurants (DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $213.32 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $210.28.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRI:
Buyback Yield %: 2.28 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: $210.28 vs. price of $213.32 (1.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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