Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

May 31, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Feb 25, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Nov 26, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 Aug 27, 2023 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 26, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Nov 27, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 28, 2022
Receivables turnover 128.75 179.30 148.63 182.57 150.01 147.10 157.95 154.57 135.94 136.46 185.21 186.15 138.08 134.56 183.25 177.34 137.92 139.54 198.18 198.24
DSO days 2.83 2.04 2.46 2.00 2.43 2.48 2.31 2.36 2.69 2.67 1.97 1.96 2.64 2.71 1.99 2.06 2.65 2.62 1.84 1.84

May 31, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 128.75
= 2.83

The analysis of Darden Restaurants Inc.'s Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) over the observed period indicates a consistently low level of receivables collection duration, with values generally approaching or below 3 days. Starting from approximately 1.84 days in August 2022, the DSO remained relatively stable through early periods, with minor fluctuations observed in subsequent quarters. Notably, the DSO experienced an increase towards the end of 2022, rising to approximately 2.65 days in late November.

During the first half of 2023, the DSO demonstrated marginal variability, fluctuating between roughly 1.99 and 2.71 days, suggesting efficient receivables management that is capable of swiftly converting sales into cash. A slight upward trend is evident in the latter months of 2023 and early 2024, with DSO reaching approximately 2.69 days in late November 2023, and then decreasing to around 2.36 days in late February 2024. The pattern indicates that the company's collection efficiency remained effective with only minor deviations.

Into 2024 and 2025, the DSO continued to hover near the 2-day mark, with sporadic increases observed—peaking at approximately 2.83 days in May 2025. Overall, the data suggests that Darden Restaurants maintains low and stable receivables turnover periods, reflecting a consistent and effective approach to managing credit and collections.

The low DSO figures underscore a receivables collection process that is swift relative to industry standards, facilitating strong cash flow management. The minor fluctuations are typical and do not indicate significant deterioration in collection performance. Thus, the company's receivables management appears efficient and stable over the period analyzed.