Darden Restaurants (DRI) lacks the necessary mix of two important factors that could lead to a strong earnings report in the near future. Be ready for the main expectations.
Metallurgical tests on the Master Composite confirm the production of DRI grade iron concentrate with silica and alumina levels below 2.5%. Demand for DRI grade concentrate is projected to grow at over 9% annually for the next ten years. The feasibility study for the Mont Sorcier project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is set to announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A conference call will take place afterward at 8:30 am ET.
Investors looking at retail and restaurant stocks probably know about Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Dutch Bros (BROS). However, which of these two stocks is more appealing to value investors?
Investors interested in the Retail - Restaurants sector may want to look at Darden Restaurants (DRI) or Dutch Bros (BROS). However, which of these two companies is the better choice for those seeking undervalued stocks?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) upgrade, indicating increased confidence in the company's potential earnings. This could lead to a rise in the stock price soon.
I reviewed the weekly charts of all S&P 500 stocks and discovered just 21 that show "confidently optimistic" patterns, suggesting that 2025 may be a tough year for the market. I'm concentrating on stocks that have a higher chance of increasing in value in 2025, rather than trying to outperform the S&P 500 or get the highest returns. The four stocks I selected—Edwards Lifesciences, Jabil Inc., Kroger, and Darden Restaurants—demonstrate solid technical potential, even though their fundamentals are varied.
Darden's varied range of businesses, strong operations, and strategic plans drive its growth.
Darden Restaurants: The Gem of Full-Service Restaurants Appears to Shine Even More Brightly Now.
I have changed my rating for Darden Restaurants (DRI) from sell to hold, as I see its strength in a challenging market and its ability to keep good profit margins. DRI's latest results show it has done well, with higher revenue and improved margins, indicating it can grow even with strong competition. The success of Olive Garden's same-store sales growth, LongHorn's dedicated customers, and the new partnership with Uber Eats are important factors for DRI's growth.