Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Pretax margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 1,187,200 | 1,175,500 | 1,172,600 | 1,120,500 | 1,118,900 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 12,076,700 | 11,390,000 | 11,391,500 | 10,487,800 | 10,461,500 |
| Pretax margin | 9.83% | 10.32% | 10.29% | 10.68% | 10.70% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,187,200K ÷ $12,076,700K
= 9.83%
Based on the provided data, Darden Restaurants Inc's pretax margin demonstrates a pattern of gradual decline over the observed period. As of May 28, 2023, the pretax margin was recorded at 10.70%, closely maintained at 10.68% on May 31, 2023. Moving into the subsequent fiscal year, the margin decreased to 10.29% on May 26, 2024, and slightly increased to 10.32% on May 31, 2024, indicating minimal fluctuation during this period. However, by May 31, 2025, the pretax margin had further declined to 9.83%. The overall trend suggests a consistent decrease in pretax profitability margin over the span of approximately two years, reflecting potential pressures on operating or cost efficiencies, or changes in revenue composition that have impacted pre-tax profitability.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025