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 $228.54, about 3.1% upside from the current price of $221.60. 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 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 Aug 11, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Aug 10, 2026
Price forecast
$228.543.13%
Forecast & RatingBuy
28analysts
Strong buy50.00%
Buy7.14%
Hold39.29%
Sell3.57%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
14
Buy
2
Hold
11
Sell
1
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateAug 16, 2026
Forecast met75.9%
Stock price$221.60
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.