Darden Restaurants Trading Volume Plummets 42.76% to 346th Position

On March 25, 2025, Darden Restaurants (DRI) experienced a significant drop in trading volume, with a total of $254 million in shares traded, marking a 42.76% decrease from the previous day. This decline placed Darden at the 346th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Darden Restaurants also decreased by 0.67%.

Darden Restaurants reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a revenue of $3.16 billion, which represents a 6.2% increase from the same period in 2024. However, the company missed analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) by 1.8% and 1.9%, respectively. Despite this, the firm's EPS for the quarter was $2.80, meeting the consensus estimate. The company's revenue growth was driven by strategic acquisitions and new restaurant openings.

Looking ahead, Darden Restaurants is forecasted to achieve a 6.0% annual growth in revenue. Guggenheim has raised its stock target for Darden Restaurants to $220, reflecting the company's alignment with earnings expectations for the third fiscal quarter. The firm's strong segmental contributions and new restaurant openings have bolstered its top-line performance, despite cautious consumer spending.