Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Net profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 1,049,600 | 1,027,600 | 1,027,600 | 981,900 | 981,900 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 12,076,700 | 11,390,000 | 11,391,500 | 10,487,800 | 10,461,500 |
| Net profit margin | 8.69% | 9.02% | 9.02% | 9.36% | 9.39% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $1,049,600K ÷ $12,076,700K
= 8.69%
The net profit margin of Darden Restaurants Inc. exhibits a trend of gradual decline over the specified periods. As of May 28, 2023, the net profit margin stood at 9.39%, reflecting the company's profitability relative to its revenues at that time. By May 31, 2023, this margin slightly decreased to 9.36%, indicating a marginal reduction in profitability.
Looking ahead, the data for May 26, 2024, and May 31, 2024, shows a further decline to 9.02%. This consistent decrease over the one-year span suggests some downward pressure on profit margins, which may be attributable to rising costs, competitive pressures, or other operational factors.
Most notably, by the period ending May 31, 2025, the net profit margin further decreased to 8.69%. This ongoing reduction over the two-year span highlights a declining trend in profitability margins, which could suggest challenges in maintaining previous levels of efficiency or profitability.
Overall, the pattern indicates a downward trajectory in net profit margins, moving from approximately 9.4% in mid-2023 to just below 8.7% in mid-2025. This trend warrants further investigation into the underlying factors affecting profitability, such as cost management, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025