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 September 2026 at $209.28, down 2.32% for the month and +8.58% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DRI is +13.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.57% versus its 200-day moving average ($202.06), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DRI has underperformed the S&P 500 by −31.33%, with a relative strength index reading of 81.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Darden Restaurants ended September 2026 at $209.28, posting a monthly return of −2.32%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.63%.
The current quarter stands at +1.59% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.57% versus the 200-day moving average ($202.06).
Year-to-date, DRI is +13.73% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +2.03%. The stock is currently −8.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −25.06%.
| Period | DRI | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.23% | −0.12% | +1.35% |
| 1 Week | −0.29% | −0.34% | +0.05% |
| 1 Month | −2.32% | −0.70% | −1.63% |
| 3 Months | +0.25% | +2.80% | −2.55% |
| 6 Months | +5.47% | +13.85% | −8.38% |
| YTD | +13.73% | +11.70% | +2.03% |
| 12 Months | +8.58% | +15.01% | −6.43% |
| 3 Years | +40.36% | +71.69% | −31.33% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2024 | +10.15% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | +8.33% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +8.11% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +7.52% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | +7.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −8.33% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −8.22% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | −8.01% |
| #4 | Aug 2023 | −7.94% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.90% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +4.91% |
| Q3 2025 | −12.67% |
| Q4 2025 | −3.33% |
| Q1 2026 | +6.53% |
| Q2 2026 | +5.09% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +1.59% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +18.77% |
| 2024 | +13.63% |
| 2025 | −1.43% |
| 2026 | +13.73% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $229.70 (2026-08-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $169.00 (2025-11-20) |
| Current Price | $209.28 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $202.06 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.57% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −25.06% (2025-11-20) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.89% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 81.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −31.33% |
| RS Peak | 114.4 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 73.2 (Jul 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DRI's return for this report period?
DRI returned −2.32% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has DRI outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DRI: +13.73% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is DRI's 12-month return?
+8.58% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DRI above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.57% versus 200DMA ($202.06).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−25.06% on 2025-11-20.