Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Operating profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 1,362,300 | 1,314,200 | 1,314,200 | 1,201,800 | 1,201,800 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 12,076,700 | 11,390,000 | 11,391,500 | 10,487,800 | 10,461,500 |
| Operating profit margin | 11.28% | 11.54% | 11.54% | 11.46% | 11.49% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,362,300K ÷ $12,076,700K
= 11.28%
The operating profit margin for Darden Restaurants Inc. over the specified periods exhibits relative stability with minor fluctuations. As of May 28, 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 11.49%, and it remained nearly consistent on May 31, 2023, at 11.46%, indicating a steady operational profitability during this period. Moving into the subsequent year, the margin slightly increased to 11.54% on both May 26 and May 31, 2024, reflecting a marginal improvement in operational efficiency or cost management strategies. However, by May 31, 2025, the operating profit margin declined to 11.28%, representing a decrease of approximately 0.26 percentage points compared to the previous year’s high of 11.54%. Overall, the data suggests that Darden Restaurants Inc. has maintained a relatively stable operating profitability across the two-year span, with a slight downward trend observed in the most recent period. This marginal decline may warrant further analysis to identify underlying causes such as increased operating expenses, competitive pressures, or changes in sales mix.
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May 31, 2025