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DRI Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with DRI's current 2.82% yield and 10.9% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 2.82%

Annual Dividend: $6.12 per share

Share Price: $216.88

Payout Ratio: 57.4%

DRI DRIP Calculator

Model DRI dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 10.9% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in DRI 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in DRI on 2016-09-30 would be worth $4,694.64 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 369.5%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $4,174.33 (317.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $520.31 in extra value.

Starting share price: $61.32 — Current share price: $216.88

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DRI's current dividend yield?

DRI (Darden Restaurants, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.82%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $282 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much DRI do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from DRI at its current yield of 2.82%, you would need approximately $425,532 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does DRI pay monthly dividends?

No, DRI pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is DRI's dividend safe?

DRI's payout ratio is 57.4%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.

What is DRI's dividend growth rate?

DRI's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 10.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in DRI 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in DRI on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $4,694.64 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 369.5% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $4,174.33 — meaning DRIP added $520.31 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the DRI dividend page.