Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,311,300 | 2,242,500 | 2,242,500 | 2,201,500 | 2,201,500 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $2,311,300K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio of Darden Restaurants Inc. remains consistently at 0.00 across the various reported dates, including May 28, 2023; May 31, 2023; May 26, 2024; May 31, 2024; and May 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt financing relative to its total capitalization during this period. Such a zero debt-to-capital ratio suggests that Darden Restaurants Inc. relies entirely on equity or internal financing sources for its capital structure. From a financial stability perspective, this capital management approach minimizes financial leverage and associated interest obligations, potentially reducing financial risk, but also possibly limiting growth opportunities that leverage can facilitate. The consistent absence of debt implies a conservative financing strategy or a strong equity base that negates the need for external borrowing.
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May 31, 2025