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Darden Restaurants's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was R$-854 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was R$-3,634 Mil.
Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.
Darden Restaurants's quarterly payment of dividends
declined
from Nov. 2025 (R$-929 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (R$-897 Mil) and
declined
from Feb. 2026 (R$-897 Mil) to May. 2026 (R$-854 Mil).
Darden Restaurants's annual payment of dividends
increased
from May. 2024 (R$-3,228 Mil) to May. 2025 (R$-3,731 Mil) but then
declined
from May. 2025 (R$-3,731 Mil) to May. 2026 (R$-3,452 Mil).
Darden Restaurants Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms
Darden Restaurants Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's Cash Flow for Dividends 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.
Darden Restaurants Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-3,634 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of R$-3,634 Mil mean?
Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of R$-3,634 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Darden Restaurants and its competitors.
Is Darden Restaurants' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Cash Flow for Dividends is R$-3,634 Mil. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' Cash Flow for Dividends of R$-3,634 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Restaurants company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current Cash Flow for Dividends is R$-3,634 Mil. 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 (BSP:D1RI34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$274.79, compared to a current price of R$265.92 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is R$-3,634 Mil. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (BSP:D1RI34), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is R$-3,634 Mil as of May. 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 (BSP:D1RI34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$265.92 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$274.79.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:D1RI34:
Cash Flow for Dividends: R$-3,634 Mil
GF Value™: R$274.79 vs. price of R$265.92 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:D1RI34 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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