STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$5.24
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$5.60
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.67%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.76%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 02, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 09, 2026
2.80 %
60.33
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1.5 | Jan 09, 2026 | Jan 09, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 1.5 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1.5 | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 1.4 | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | May 01, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 1.4 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1.4 | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.4 | Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 1.31 | Apr 09, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | May 01, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 1.31 | Jan 09, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.31 | Oct 06, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.31 | Jul 07, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 1.31 | Jul 07, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 1.21 | Apr 06, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 01, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 1.21 | Jan 09, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 | Feb 01, 2023 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 1.21 | Oct 06, 2022 | Oct 10, 2022 | Nov 01, 2022 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.21 | Jul 07, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1.21 | Jul 07, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 1.1 | Apr 07, 2022 | Apr 08, 2022 | May 02, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 1.1 | Jan 07, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 01, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2015 | 10000:8939 | -0.16% | +0.89% |
| May 02, 2002 | 3:2 | -2.98% | -2.40% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Darden Restaurants, Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is DRI's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. DRI's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.67.
When did DRI last pay a dividend?
DRI last paid dividends on 2026-02-02, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-09.
When was the last time DRI stock split?
DRI stock split took place on 10-11-2015.
How did DRI's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Nov 10, 2015, when Darden Restaurants, Inc. went through a 10000:8939 split leaving the shareholder with 10000 share(s) who previously owned 8939 DRI share(s).