Stock-Based Compensation for Darden Restaurants (DRI)
Stock-Based Compensation for Darden Restaurants (DRI): headline value $81.10M · YoY +15.5%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$81.10M
YoY change
+15.5%
5Y CAGR
+8.3%
Peak year (2025)
$79.10M
Latest annual
$79.10M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Darden Restaurants (DRI) from 1995 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Darden Restaurants (DRI) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79.10M | +15.5% | ||
| 2024 | $68.50M | +1.5% | ||
| 2023 | $67.50M | +11.6% | ||
| 2022 | $60.50M | -16.4% | ||
| 2021 | $72.40M | +36.6% | ||
| 2020 | $53.00M | -11.4% | ||
| 2019 | $59.80M | +39.7% | ||
| 2018 | $42.80M | +5.2% | ||
| 2017 | $40.70M | +9.1% | ||
| 2016 | $37.30M | -30.5% | ||
| 2015 | $53.70M | +14.7% | ||
| 2014 | $46.80M | -5.1% | ||
| 2013 | $49.30M | +5.6% | ||
| 2012 | $46.70M | -29.9% | ||
| 2011 | $66.60M | +24.5% | ||
| 2010 | $53.50M | +28.9% | ||
| 2009 | $41.50M | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Darden Restaurants's reported cash flow 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
In 2025, Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock-based compensation totalled $79.10M – grew 15.5% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation delivered a +8.3% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $79.10M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1995.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Darden Restaurants (DRI) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $569.50M.
Darden Restaurants Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Darden Restaurants Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $79.10M
Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2025 was $79.10M, grew 15.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Darden Restaurants Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $68.50M
Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2024 was $68.50M, edged up 1.5% from 2023.
Darden Restaurants Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $67.50M
Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2023 was $67.50M, grew 11.6% from 2022.
Darden Restaurants Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $60.50M
Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2022 was $60.50M, declined 16.4% below 2021.
Darden Restaurants Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $72.40M
Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2021 was $72.40M.
See more financial history for Darden Restaurants (DRI).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Darden Restaurants, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $19.47B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $7.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $2.83B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $617.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $522.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Darden Restaurants's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is $81.10M (period ending February 22, 2026).
How has Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock-based compensation changed +15.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +8.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $79.10M in 2025.
What was Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2024?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $68.50M.
What was Darden Restaurants stock-based compensation in 2025?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $79.10M.
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