DRI Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical

Current Price
$200.32
Dividend Yield
3.06%
Annual Dividend
$6.12
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
64.80%
Next Ex-Date
Oct 9, 2026in 5 days
B-
Overall
B
Yield
B+
Growth
D
Safety
A
Consistency
B
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
64.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
45.60%
5Y Growth Rate
37.50%
1Y Growth Rate
7.01%
Consecutive Increases
5 years
Consecutive Payments
32 years

Payment History

21 payments (of 100 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Oct 9, 2026Upcoming$1.6200
Jul 10, 2026$1.6200
Apr 10, 2026$1.5000
Jan 9, 2026$1.5000
Oct 10, 2025$1.5000
Jul 10, 2025$1.5000
Apr 10, 2025$1.4000
Jan 10, 2025$1.4000
Oct 10, 2024$1.4000
Jul 10, 2024$1.4000
Apr 9, 2024$1.3100
Jan 9, 2024$1.3100
Oct 6, 2023$1.3100
Jul 7, 2023$1.3100
Apr 6, 2023$1.2100
Jan 9, 2023$1.2100
Oct 6, 2022$1.2100
Jul 7, 2022$1.2100
Apr 7, 2022$1.1000
Jan 7, 2022$1.1000
Oct 7, 2021$1.1000

5-Year Yield Range

Where DRI's yield sits today
Avg 2.95%High 3.34%Low 2.29%Current 3.06%
2.29%3.34%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Darden Restaurants, Inc. pay dividends?▼

Yes, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pays a quarterly dividend of $6.12 per share annually, yielding 3.06%.

When is DRI's next ex-dividend date?▼

DRI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 9, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does DRI pay in dividends per year?▼

DRI pays $6.12 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is DRI's dividend safe?▼

DRI has a payout ratio of 64.8% and has paid dividends for 32 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D.

What is DRI's dividend growth rate?▼

DRI has grown its dividend at 37.50% annually over the past 5 years.

Has DRI ever cut its dividend?▼

Yes, DRI's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2020.

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