DRI monthly performance report
View DRI's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
DRI monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Darden Restaurants (DRI) closed November 2026 at $228.74, up 3.89% for the month and +30.40% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DRI is +24.30%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.65% versus its 200-day moving average ($206.73), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DRI has underperformed the S&P 500 by −20.14%, with a relative strength index reading of 88.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Darden Restaurants ended November 2026 at $228.74, posting a monthly return of +3.89%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +4.07%.
The current quarter stands at +18.36% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.65% versus the 200-day moving average ($206.73).
Year-to-date, DRI is +24.30% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +13.68%. The stock is currently −2.24% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −25.06%.
| Period | DRI | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.37% | −0.36% | +0.73% |
| 1 Week | +1.06% | +2.59% | −1.54% |
| 1 Month | +3.89% | −0.18% | +4.07% |
| 3 Months | +1.54% | −2.37% | +3.91% |
| 6 Months | +18.63% | +0.83% | +17.81% |
| YTD | +24.30% | +10.62% | +13.68% |
| 12 Months | +30.40% | +12.25% | +18.14% |
| 3 Years | +51.23% | +71.37% | −20.14% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | +13.93% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +10.15% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | +8.33% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | +8.11% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +7.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −9.81% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −8.33% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −8.22% |
| #4 | Sep 2025 | −8.01% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.90% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −12.67% |
| Q4 2025 | −3.33% |
| Q1 2026 | +6.53% |
| Q2 2026 | +5.09% |
| Q3 2026 | −6.19% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +18.36% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +18.77% |
| 2024 | +13.63% |
| 2025 | −1.43% |
| 2026 | +24.30% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $233.98 (2026-11-05) |
| 52-Week Low | $169.00 (2025-11-20) |
| Current Price | $228.74 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $206.73 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +10.65% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −25.06% (2025-11-20) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −2.24% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 88.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −20.14% |
| RS Peak | 111.9 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 71.6 (Jul 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DRI's return for this report period?
DRI returned +3.89% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has DRI outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DRI: +24.30% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is DRI's 12-month return?
+30.40% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DRI above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +10.65% versus 200DMA ($206.73).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−25.06% on 2025-11-20.