Forecast & Rating28 analysts currently cover Darden Restaurants, with about 60.7% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $229.79, about 4.3% upside from the current price of $220.41. Price targets range from $156.00 to $276.00 — a wide spread, showing clear disagreement over just how much Darden Restaurants can rise. Historically, about 75.8% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means most professionals who study Darden Restaurants closely still see room for the stock to rise. Data as of Aug 25, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Aug 24, 2026
Price forecast
$229.794.19%
Forecast & RatingBuy
28analysts
Strong buy53.57%
Buy7.14%
Hold35.71%
Sell3.57%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
15
Buy
2
Hold
10
Sell
1
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateAug 23, 2026
Forecast met75.6%
Stock price$220.41
Avg. target$228.5
High target$276
Low target$156
Avg. target
$228.5
High target
$276
Low target
$156
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.