Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Operating 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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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,362,300 | 1,374,900 | 1,352,100 | 1,447,800 | 1,566,000 | 1,449,100 | 1,332,200 | 1,197,300 | 1,062,800 | 1,158,800 | 1,254,800 | 1,351,800 | 1,448,800 | 1,307,500 | 1,166,200 | 1,057,400 | 951,700 | 1,066,100 | 1,171,100 | 1,231,000 |
| 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 |
| Operating profit margin | 11.28% | 11.69% | 11.69% | 12.43% | 13.20% | 12.45% | 11.68% | 10.73% | 9.74% | 10.58% | 11.44% | 12.27% | 13.08% | 12.12% | 11.05% | 10.35% | 9.64% | 10.67% | 11.66% | 12.25% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,362,300K ÷ $12,076,700K
= 11.28%
The operating profit margin of Darden Restaurants Inc. has exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed period, reflecting varying levels of operational efficiency and cost management strategies. At the beginning of the period, on August 28, 2022, the margin stood at approximately 12.25%. This percentage experienced a slight decline to 11.66% by August 31, 2022, and further decreased to 10.67% on November 27, 2022, subsequently falling to 9.64% by November 30, 2022.
During the first quarter of 2023, the margin demonstrated some recovery, rising again to 10.35% on February 26, 2023, and further increasing to 11.05% on February 28, 2023. This upward trend continued into the late spring and summer, with the margin reaching a peak of approximately 13.08% on May 31, 2023. In the subsequent months, it experienced modest declines but remained relatively stable, recording around 12.27% on August 27, 2023, and 11.44% on August 31, 2023.
Toward the end of 2023, the operating profit margin showed signs of stabilization, albeit at lower levels since the late spring peak. It was approximately 10.58% on November 26, 2023, and decreased marginally to 9.74% on November 30, 2023. Moving into early 2024, the margin increased again to 10.73% by February 25, 2024, and 11.68% on February 29, 2024. The growth trend persisted into the second quarter of 2024, with the margin reaching approximately 12.45% on May 26, 2024, and maintaining at around 13.20% on May 31, 2024.
Subsequently, the operating profit margin demonstrated a slight decline, recorded at 12.43% on August 31, 2024, and diminishing further to approximately 11.69% by November 30, 2024. The most recent data points from the first half of 2025 indicate a marginal decrease to 11.69% on February 28, 2025, followed by a further decline to 11.28% on May 31, 2025.
Overall, the operating profit margin of Darden Restaurants Inc. has shown cyclical patterns, with periods of improvement aligned with strategic operational efficiencies or favorable market conditions, and occasional declines possibly indicating increased costs, competitive pressures, or other operational challenges. The current trend suggests a slight downward movement from the late spring peak but remains within a range indicative of steady operational profitability.
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May 31, 2025