Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,311,300 | 2,203,000 | 2,070,900 | 2,143,700 | 2,242,500 | 2,242,500 | 2,180,900 | 2,180,900 | 2,039,700 | 2,039,700 | 2,148,000 | 2,148,000 | 2,201,500 | 2,201,500 | 2,043,900 | 2,043,900 | 2,020,900 | 2,020,900 | 2,064,100 | 2,064,100 |
| ROE | 45.41% | 47.83% | 50.15% | 53.01% | 55.38% | 51.10% | 48.15% | 42.72% | 39.87% | 44.92% | 47.45% | 51.74% | 54.66% | 48.85% | 46.36% | 41.78% | 37.63% | 42.30% | 46.00% | 48.61% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,049,500K ÷ $2,311,300K
= 45.41%
The analysis of Darden Restaurants Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) over the provided period reveals notable fluctuations characterized by both upward and downward movements.
Initially, the ROE exhibited a strong performance, with values reaching 48.61% as of August 28, 2022, and maintaining a relatively high level at 46.00% two days later. In the subsequent months, a decline is observed, with the ROE decreasing to 42.30% by November 27, 2022, and further to 37.63% on November 30, 2022. This downward trend indicates a period of reduced profitability relative to shareholders' equity during this interval.
However, starting early 2023, the ROE demonstrates signs of recovery and growth. As of February 26, 2023, the ROE rises to 41.78%, and it continues upward to reach 46.36% by February 28, 2023. The trend persists into late May 2023, with the ROE climbing to 48.85%, and a significant peak of 54.66% is observed on May 31, 2023. This upward movement suggests improved profitability and efficient utilization of shareholders’ equity during this period.
Moving into the latter half of 2023, the ROE stabilizes at elevated levels, with values such as 51.74% on August 27, 2023, and 47.45% by August 31, 2023. The subsequent months depict a moderate decline, with values including 44.92% on November 26, 2023, and 39.87% on November 30, 2023.
In early 2024, the ROE demonstrates resilience with an increase to 42.72% by February 25, 2024, and a peak of 48.15% on February 29, 2024. The trend continues upward into the second quarter of 2024, reaching 51.10% on May 26, 2024, and surging to 55.38% on May 31, 2024. In the subsequent months, the ROE slightly declines but remains relatively high, at 53.01% as of August 31, 2024, and 50.15% on November 30, 2024.
Looking ahead into early 2025, the ROE shows a declining trend, recorded at 47.83% on February 28, 2025, and further decreasing to 45.41% by May 31, 2025. Overall, the ROE exhibits periods of growth punctuated by temporary declines, but generally remains within a high-performance range indicative of strong profitability and effective capital utilization. The pattern suggests that Darden Restaurants Inc. experienced significant improvements in its return on equity during the period, despite some cyclical fluctuations.
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May 31, 2025