Darden Restaurants (DRI) Financial Forecast Calculator
Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for Darden Restaurants. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from Darden Restaurants’s most recent SEC filings.
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Frequently asked
What does Darden Restaurants do?+
Darden Restaurants is the world's largest full-service restaurant company, operating over 2,100 locations across North America. It manages a portfolio of differentiated brands including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and fine dining establishments like Ruth's Chris Steak House.
How does Darden Restaurants generate revenue?+
Darden Restaurants generates revenue primarily through its restaurant sales across brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Revenue drivers include the number of restaurants, average unit volume, and same-restaurant sales growth, influenced by menu pricing and off-premise sales.
What are the key cost assumptions in Darden Restaurants' financial model?+
Key cost assumptions in Darden Restaurants' financial model include COGS as approximately 81.6% of revenue and SGA expenses at about 4.5% of revenue. These figures are crucial for forecasting profitability and assessing the company's operational efficiency.
What is Darden Restaurants' capital expenditure strategy?+
Darden Restaurants' capital expenditure typically ranges from 5% to 6% of revenue, with approximately 55% allocated to new restaurant growth. The company plans significant capex for FY26 to open 60 to 65 new restaurants, reflecting its strategy of steady unit expansion.
How do recent acquisitions impact Darden Restaurants' valuation?+
Recent acquisitions like Ruth's Chris Steak House and Chuy's Holdings significantly impact Darden Restaurants' valuation by increasing goodwill and intangibles, which now represent 20% to 25% of total assets. These acquisitions are integrated into the financial model to assess their earnings impact and determine a target price.
Where can I find a financial model for Darden Restaurants (DRI)?+
A comprehensive equity valuation and operational forecasting Excel model for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is available for download. This model helps equity research analysts determine a target price and assess earnings impacts, with a forecast horizon extending from FY2026 to FY2030.
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