Darden Restaurants (STU:DDN) EPS (Basic): €8.96 (TTM As of May. 2026)


STU:DDN Darden Restaurants Inc STU:DDN
85 GF Score
Price €186.40
GF Value €183.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Darden Restaurants EPS (Basic)?

Darden Restaurants STU:DDN -0.37% 85 EPS (Basic) is €8.96 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:DDN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Darden Restaurants's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €3.03. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €8.96.

Darden Restaurants's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €3.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €8.88.

Darden Restaurants's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €3.13. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 9.12.

During the past 12 months, Darden Restaurants's average EPS without NRIGrowth 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Darden Restaurants's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 62.70% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 11.70% per year.

Darden Restaurants  (STU:DDN) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Darden Restaurants EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Darden Restaurants Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.06 7.42 7.93 7.92 8.95

Darden Restaurants Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Darden Restaurants EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Darden Restaurants's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: May. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1032.935-0)/115.500
=8.94

Darden Restaurants's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: May. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(346.594-0)/114.300
=3.03

EPS (Basic) 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 €8.96

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €8.96 mean?
Darden Restaurants (STU:DDN) has a EPS (Basic) of €8.96 as of May. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors.
Is Darden Restaurants' EPS (Basic) too high?
Darden Restaurants' current EPS (Basic) is €8.96. 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' EPS (Basic) compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' EPS (Basic) of €8.96 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 EPS (Basic) for a Restaurants company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current EPS (Basic) is €8.96. 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 (STU:DDN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.44, compared to a current price of €186.40 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €8.96. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (STU:DDN), the current EPS (Basic) is €8.96 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 (STU:DDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €186.40 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €183.44. GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DDN:

  • EPS (Basic): €8.96
  • GF Value™: €183.44 vs. price of €186.40 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Darden Restaurants Business Description

Address 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL, USA, 32837
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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