DRI Dividend Calculator
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) currently yields 2.95% and paid $6.00 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$203.22
Dividend Yield
2.95%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$6.00
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+31.1%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 10
Project Future Income from DRI
Portfolio Value
$321,696
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,455
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — DRI
Projected Income from DRI
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $472 | $39 | 81.1 | $16,472 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $828 | $69 | 108.7 | $26,887 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,326 | $110 | 133.0 | $40,066 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,019 | $168 | 154.8 | $56,807 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,982 | $248 | 174.9 | $78,155 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $4,321 | $360 | 193.9 | $105,491 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $6,182 | $515 | 212.3 | $140,638 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $8,774 | $731 | 230.6 | $186,029 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $12,393 | $1,033 | 249.3 | $244,920 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $17,457 | $1,455 | 268.9 | $321,696 |
DRI Dividend Per Share by Year
DRI Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-01 | $1.50 |
| 2026-01-09 | 2026-02-02 | $1.50 |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-11-03 | $1.50 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-08-01 | $1.50 |
| 2025-04-10 | 2025-05-01 | $1.40 |
| 2025-01-10 | 2025-02-03 | $1.40 |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-01 | $1.40 |
| 2024-07-10 | 2024-08-01 | $1.40 |
| 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-01 | $1.31 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-01 | $1.31 |
| 2023-10-06 | 2023-11-01 | $1.31 |
| 2023-07-07 | 2023-08-01 | $1.31 |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | $1.21 |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-01 | $1.21 |
| 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | $1.21 |
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-01 | $1.21 |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-02 | $1.10 |
| 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-01 | $1.10 |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-01 | $1.10 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-08-02 | $1.10 |
| 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-03 | $0.88 |
| 2021-01-07 | 2021-02-01 | $0.37 |
| 2020-10-08 | 2020-11-02 | $0.30 |
DRI Dividend FAQ
How much does DRI pay in dividends per share?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. paid $6.00 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does DRI pay dividends?
DRI pays dividends quarterly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 10, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is DRI's dividend yield?
At the last close of $203.22, DRI yields approximately 2.95% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is DRI's dividend growth rate?
DRI's dividend per share has compounded at 31.1% per year over the last 5 years (6.7% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much DRI do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $6.00 per share per year, roughly 200 shares — about $40,644.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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