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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Darden Restaurants's pretax income for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $466 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1,389 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's pretax margin was 12.52%.
During the past 13 years, Darden Restaurants's highest Pretax Margin was 11.36%. The lowest was -2.06%. And the median was 9.51%.
During the past 13 years, Darden Restaurants's highest Pretax Margin was 11.36%. The lowest was -2.06%. And the median was 9.51%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Darden Restaurants Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's Pre-Tax Income 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $1,389 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.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1,389 Mil as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors.
Is Darden Restaurants' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Pre-Tax Income is $1,389 Mil. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Pre-Tax Income compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' Pre-Tax Income of $1,389 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Restaurants company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,389 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 (DRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.40, compared to a current price of $212.92 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1,389 Mil. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (DRI), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1,389 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 (DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $212.92 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.40.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRI:
Pre-Tax Income: $1,389 Mil
GF Value™: $211.40 vs. price of $212.92 (0.7% 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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