Technical Analysis:
Based on the recent price action, DRI has shown a clear upward trend since February 20th, rising from $157.53 to $164.96. The stock has formed higher lows and higher highs, indicating bullish momentum. The trading volume has been relatively stable, suggesting steady market participation.
Fundamental Analysis:
According to recent analyst reports, DRI is expected to report Q3 2025 earnings on March 20th with:
News Sentiment Analysis:
Recent positive catalysts:
Price Prediction for Next Week (Feb 25-Mar 1, 2025):
Based on technical and fundamental factors, here's the projected price range:
Trading Recommendation: BUY
Rationale:
Target entry: $164.95-165.50 Stop loss: $162.40 Take profit: $167.25
The price of DRI is predicted to go up 2.05%, based on the high correlation periods with EFT. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 97.23%.
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Darden's strong restaurant margin recovery should defend its 2%-3% annual unit growth targets even as pressure builds elsewhere in the full-service restaurant industry.
Sticky off-premises sales could increase throughput capacity at mature concepts (Olive Garden, LongHorn) that were approaching dine-in limits.
Darden's recent cost savings measures look increasingly sticky, widening the profitability gap between the operator and its full service restaurant peers.
Barclays
2025-01-07
Price Target
$206 → $230
Upside
+24.77%
Oppenheimer
2025-01-07
Price Target
$200 → $218
Upside
+18.26%
Morgan Stanley
2024-12-23
Price Target
$193 → $209
Upside
+13.1%