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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Darden Restaurants Inc. has delivered an average annual return of 13.4%. The stock peaked in 2017 with a massive +37.2% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2007 (-30.3%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 18 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+13.4%
Win Rate
90%
18W - 2L
Best
+37.2%
2017
Worst
-30.3%
2007
Performance Consistency
About Darden Restaurants Inc.
Visit Website ↗Darden Restaurants Inc. is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. It owns and operates a portfolio of well-known restaurant brands, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, and Eddie V's. Darden's mission is to be the best in casual dining, enhancing the dining experience for millions of guests.
Key Business Segments
Olive Garden
Casual dining restaurant chain offering Italian-American cuisine.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Full-service restaurant chain specializing in grilled steaks, chicken, and seafood.
Fine Dining
Includes The Capital Grille and Eddie V's, offering upscale dining experiences with premium food and wine.
Other Business
Comprises Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Seasons 52, and Bahama Breeze, offering diverse casual dining options.
Key Innovations
- ✓Pioneered and perfected the casual dining concept, making quality restaurant experiences accessible to a broad market.
- ✓Continuously adapts its brands to consumer preferences, including menu innovation and digital ordering capabilities.
Historical Milestones
Bill Darden opens the first Red Lobster restaurant in Lakeland, Florida.
General Mills spins off its restaurant division, creating Darden Restaurants Inc.
Launches Olive Garden, which quickly becomes a leading casual dining brand.
Acquires LongHorn Steakhouse and The Capital Grille, diversifying its portfolio.