Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Net profit margin
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 | ||
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Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,049,500 | 1,053,800 | 1,038,500 | 1,136,300 | 1,242,000 | 1,146,000 | 1,050,000 | 931,600 | 813,200 | 916,200 | 1,019,200 | 1,111,300 | 1,203,400 | 1,075,500 | 947,600 | 854,000 | 760,400 | 854,900 | 949,400 | 1,003,400 |
Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 12,076,700 | 11,762,300 | 11,563,100 | 11,647,900 | 11,865,700 | 11,635,700 | 11,404,200 | 11,160,000 | 10,915,700 | 10,957,400 | 10,964,200 | 11,019,800 | 11,074,400 | 10,791,900 | 10,555,100 | 10,215,000 | 9,874,900 | 9,991,300 | 10,047,900 | 10,050,700 |
Net profit margin | 8.69% | 8.96% | 8.98% | 9.76% | 10.47% | 9.85% | 9.21% | 8.35% | 7.45% | 8.36% | 9.30% | 10.08% | 10.87% | 9.97% | 8.98% | 8.36% | 7.70% | 8.56% | 9.45% | 9.98% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,049,500K ÷ $12,076,700K
= 8.69%
The net profit margin of Darden Restaurants Inc. exhibits notable fluctuations over the analyzed period, reflecting changes in profitability relative to revenue. At the beginning of the observed timeframe, the net profit margin stood at approximately 9.98% as of August 28, 2022. It experienced a slight decline over subsequent months, reaching a low of approximately 7.45% by November 30, 2023. This decrease indicates periods of reduced profitability, potentially influenced by operational costs, competitive pressures, or broader economic conditions impacting margins.
However, the margin demonstrated signs of recovery in later periods, climbing to approximately 10.87% by May 31, 2023, and maintaining a generally upward trend through early 2024, with values such as 9.21% as of February 29, 2024. The margin fluctuated within a range roughly between 8.36% and 10.47%, with some periods showing slight regressions, like the dip back to 8.69% on May 31, 2025.
Overall, the net profit margin reveals resilience and capacity for recovery after periods of compression. The range of approximately 7.45% to 10.87% indicates variability influenced by operational and macroeconomic factors, but the data suggests a trend toward stabilization and potential improvement in profit margins as the company navigates various market conditions.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025