Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.
The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.
As of today (2026-07-03), Darden Restaurants's 50-Day SMA is €178.17. It's 20-Day SMA is €181.36 and 200-Day SMA is €169.13.
Darden Restaurants (MIL:1DRI) 50-Day SMA Explanation
Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.
SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.
Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.
Darden Restaurants 50-Day SMA Related Terms
MIL:1DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: 50-Day SMA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's 50-Day SMA falls into.
Darden Restaurants (MIL:1DRI) 50-Day SMA Calculation
The formula for calculating SMA is:
SMA
=
( P1 + P2 + ... + Pn )
/
n
where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.
* 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 (MIL:1DRI) has a 50-Day SMA of €178.17 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors.
Is Darden Restaurants' 50-Day SMA too high?
Darden Restaurants' current 50-Day SMA is €178.17. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' 50-Day SMA compare to YUMC and TXRH?
Darden Restaurants' 50-Day SMA of €178.17 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 50-Day SMA for a Restaurants company?
A good 50-Day SMA depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA mean?
A high 50-Day SMA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current 50-Day SMA is €178.17. 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 (MIL:1DRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.84, compared to a current price of €179.10 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 50-Day SMA is €178.17. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 50-Day SMA calculated?
50-Day SMA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (MIL:1DRI), the current 50-Day SMA is €178.17 as of Jul. 03, 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 (MIL:1DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €179.10 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €183.84.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1DRI:
50-Day SMA: €178.17
GF Value™: €183.84 vs. price of €179.10 (2.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1DRI 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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