Darden Restaurants Profit Margin

Darden Restaurants (0I77.L) currently reports a profit margin of 8.85% as of August 2026. That compares with 8.9% in the prior-year period — down 0.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Use the charts on this page to explore Darden Restaurants's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Darden Restaurants's profit margin decreased from 8.9% to 8.85% — a 0.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending August 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Darden Restaurants's profit margin of 8.85% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. That is roughly 60.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Darden Restaurants's current 8.85% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 22.57%) and against 0I77.L's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 8.85%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 22.57%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Darden Restaurants, and consider following 0I77.L for alerts when major investors trade the stock.