Forecast & Rating28 analysts currently cover Darden Restaurants, with about 57.1% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $228.33, about 16.3% upside from the current price of $196.31. 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 75.3% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means institutional views on Darden Restaurants are split — bulls and bears coexist, so you'll need to weigh it against your own judgment. Data as of Jul 21, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Jul 21, 2026
Price forecast
$228.3316.31%
Forecast & RatingBuy
28analysts
Strong buy50.00%
Buy7.14%
Hold39.29%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell3.57%
Strong buy
14
Buy
2
Hold
11
Sell
0
Strong sell
1
Target price forecast
Forecast baselineJul 19, 2026
Forecast met57.8%
Stock price$196.31
Average forecast price$228.3
Highest forecast price$276
Lowest forecast price$156
Average forecast price
$228.3
Highest forecast price
$276
Lowest forecast price
$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.