Is Darden Restaurants Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), headquartered in Orlando, Florida, stands as a prominent operator of multi-brand casual and upscale dining establishments throughout North America. The company oversees well-known chains such as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille, delivering diverse Italian, steakhouse, and fine-dining options to millions of patrons each year. The company has a market capitalization of $20.83 billion, which classifies it as a “large-cap” stock. Darden’s stock had rea ...