Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) — Free Cash Flow Yield

Consumer Cyclical

Darden Restaurants, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Chuy's, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, Darden and Darden Restaurants brand names. Darden Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

MetricValue
FCF Yield4.3%
Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield5.1%
Annual Free Cash Flow$1.1B
Market Cap$25.6B
P/E Ratio21.6x

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s FCF yield of 4.3% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (DRI) free cash flow yield?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (DRI) free cash flow yield is 4.3%. That is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).

Is DRI's free cash flow yield good?

At 4.3%, DRI's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.

How much free cash flow does Darden Restaurants, Inc. generate?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. generated $1.1B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $25.6B.

How is free cash flow yield calculated?

Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.

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