EBITDA for Darden Restaurants (DRI)
According to Darden Restaurants's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $1.98B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.98B
YoY change
+5.8%
5Y CAGR
+48.9%
Peak year (2025)
$1.88B
Cumulative EBITDA
$25.08B
EBITDA history chart for Darden Restaurants (DRI) from 1995 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Darden Restaurants (DRI) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.88B | +5.8% | ||
| 2024 | $1.78B | +11.3% | ||
| 2023 | $1.60B | +4.2% | ||
| 2022 | $1.53B | +54.4% | ||
| 2021 | $992.60M | +286.1% | ||
| 2020 | $257.10M | -78.1% | ||
| 2019 | $1.17B | +8.5% | ||
| 2018 | $1.08B | +13.6% | ||
| 2017 | $951.70M | +4.2% | ||
| 2016 | $913.50M | +32.9% | ||
| 2015 | $687.50M | +12.0% | ||
| 2014 | $613.90M | -9.6% | ||
| 2013 | $679.20M | -2.9% | ||
| 2012 | $699.40M | -34.0% | ||
| 2011 | $1.06B | +12.7% | ||
| 2010 | $939.70M | +4.0% | ||
| 2009 | $903.90M | +6.7% | ||
| 2008 | $847.30M | +9.6% | ||
| 2007 | $773.00M | +2.8% | ||
| 2006 | $752.00M | +8.1% | ||
| 2005 | $695.85M | +9.4% | ||
| 2004 | $635.91M | +9.2% | ||
| 2003 | $582.24M | +2.0% | ||
| 2002 | $570.73M | +17.5% | ||
| 2001 | $485.78M | +13.8% | ||
| 2000 | $426.72M | +19.5% | ||
| 1999 | $357.20M | +17.2% | ||
| 1998 | $304.82M | +27.9% | ||
| 1997 | $238.30M | -31.3% | ||
| 1996 | $346.70M | +7.8% | ||
| 1995 | $321.60M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Darden Restaurants's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Darden Restaurants (DRI) most recent annual EBITDA stands at $1.88B (2025) – grew 5.8% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Darden Restaurants EBITDA expanded at a +48.9% compound annual rate, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum EBITDA sits at $1.88B (2025); the minimum reading of $238.30M dates to 1997.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Darden Restaurants (DRI) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $19.46B.
Darden Restaurants EBITDA by Year
Darden Restaurants EBITDA 2025: $1.88B
Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2025 was $1.88B, grew 5.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Darden Restaurants EBITDA 2024: $1.78B
Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2024 was $1.78B, grew 11.3% from 2023.
Darden Restaurants EBITDA 2023: $1.60B
Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2023 was $1.60B, edged up 4.2% from 2022.
Darden Restaurants EBITDA 2022: $1.53B
Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2022 was $1.53B, surged 54.4% from 2021.
Darden Restaurants EBITDA 2021: $992.60M
Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2021 was $992.60M.
See more financial history for Darden Restaurants (DRI).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Darden Restaurants, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $182.67B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $165.34B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $92.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $24.29B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $14.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $11.76B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.22B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $8.55B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Darden Restaurants's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is $1.98B (period ending February 22, 2026).
How has Darden Restaurants EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Darden Restaurants (DRI) EBITDA changed +5.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Darden Restaurants EBITDA?
- Darden Restaurants (DRI) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +48.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Darden Restaurants EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Darden Restaurants EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $1.88B in 2025.
What was Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2024?
- Darden Restaurants (DRI) EBITDA in 2024 was $1.78B.
What was Darden Restaurants EBITDA in 2025?
- Darden Restaurants (DRI) EBITDA in 2025 was $1.88B.
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