Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Net profit margin

		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	May 31, 2022
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	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	1,057,400
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	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	10,057,200
Net profit margin		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%	10.51%

February 28, 2025 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,053,800K ÷ $11,762,300K
= 8.96%

Darden Restaurants Inc's net profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the period from May 31, 2022, to February 28, 2025. The net profit margin ranged from a low of 7.45% on November 30, 2023, to a peak of 10.87% on May 31, 2023. The average net profit margin for this period was 9.29%.

The net profit margin indicates the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted from revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally preferable as it indicates that the company is more efficient in converting revenue into profit. Darden Restaurants Inc's net profit margins fluctuate within the range of 7.45% to 10.87%, which suggests some variability in its ability to generate profits over time.

It is important to analyze the factors contributing to these fluctuations, such as changes in revenue, operating expenses, cost of goods sold, and other financial metrics, to understand the underlying reasons for the variations in the net profit margin. Further analysis and comparison with industry averages and competitors' margins can provide more insights into Darden Restaurants Inc's financial performance and competitiveness.