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Darden RestaurantsDRI -0.90%85 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50% as of May. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 11.70. GuruFocus rates DRI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks worse than 55.92% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Darden Restaurants's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Darden Restaurants was 62.70% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 11.70% per year.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Darden Restaurants 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% mean?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 11.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #137 out of 245 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Darden Restaurants' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Darden Restaurants' current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.70. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 13.90. Darden Restaurants' value of 9.50% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #137 out of 245 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #137 out of 245 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Darden Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 13.90. Darden Restaurants' value of 9.50% is 31.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.70 vs. the industry median of 13.90, Darden Restaurants has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 13.90, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darden Restaurants's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% is 31.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 11.70. 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 $211.48, compared to a current price of $207.53 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.70 and 31.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 13.90. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (DRI), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50% 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 (DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $207.53 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $211.48.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRI:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 9.50% (19% below median its 10-year median of 11.70)
GF Value™: $211.48 vs. price of $207.53 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Restaurants median (#137 of 245)
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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