DRI ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
DRI dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | ≈ Jul 24, 2026 | $1.62 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | ≈ Apr 24, 2026 | $1.50 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ≈ Jan 23, 2026 | $1.50 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ≈ Oct 24, 2025 | $1.50 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ≈ Jul 24, 2025 | $1.50 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ≈ Apr 24, 2025 | $1.40 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ≈ Jan 24, 2025 | $1.40 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | ≈ Oct 24, 2024 | $1.40 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | ≈ Jul 24, 2024 | $1.40 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | ≈ Apr 23, 2024 | $1.31 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | ≈ Jan 23, 2024 | $1.31 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from DRI's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is DRI's next ex-dividend date?
The most recent ex-dividend date on record for DRI is Oct 9, 2026. The next date has not been announced yet.
How much is DRI's dividend?
DRI most recently paid about $1.62 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $6.1101 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is DRI's dividend yield?
DRI's dividend yield is about 3.06%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $199.61 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does DRI pay its dividend?
DRI pays quarterly. Payment normally follows the ex-dividend date by one to four weeks.
Has DRI grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, DRI paid $6.12 per share, which was 7.4% higher than the 4 payments before that ($5.70). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of DRI pay?
At the current yield of 3.06%, $10,000 invested in DRI would pay roughly $306 a year in dividends, or about $26 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has DRI made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year DRI's share price changed by +3.7%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +6.9%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?