Darden Restaurants (DRI) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+23.93%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$179.81

Current price$222.83

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,239.30

YTD rank#156 of 500

SectorConsumer Discretionary

Official websitedarden.com

Price chart

DRI vs its sector

Consumer Discretionary sector average+0.68%

DRI YTD+23.93%

Difference+23.25 pts

Stocks in sector47

Outperforming its sector. DRI is 23.25 points ahead of the Consumer Discretionary sector average, which covers 47 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) is up +23.93% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #156 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $179.81 and trades at $222.83 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,239.30 today. That puts it 23.25 points ahead of the Consumer Discretionary sector average of +0.68%.

Recent performance

Darden Restaurants (DRI) has gained 12.14% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 14.49%, and gained 9.81% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 12.33%). It is trading 1.33% below its 52-week high of $225.84, set on 2026-08-12. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest DRI news

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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Is Getting Attention, What Is Behind The Fresh Focus?Simply Wall St. · 2026-10-30
WEN vs. DRI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?Zacks · 2026-10-29
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DRI YTD return FAQ

What is Darden Restaurants (DRI)'s YTD return in 2026?

Darden Restaurants (DRI) is up +23.93% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Darden Restaurants (DRI)'s price at the start of 2026?

Darden Restaurants (DRI) closed at $179.81 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $222.83 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Darden Restaurants (DRI) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Darden Restaurants (DRI) ranks #156 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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