Darden Restaurants (DRI) Change in Working Capital (2009 - 2026)
Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted Change in Working Capital of $138.6 million for fiscal Q1 2027 (quarter ended Aug 30, 2026), up 75.0% from $79.2 million a year earlier.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Change in Working Capital (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
For the trailing twelve months through Aug 30, 2026, Change in Working Capital at Darden Restaurants was $84.2 million; for FY2026 (ended May 31, 2026), it came in at $24.8 million.
- Annual Change in Working Capital shows a five-year compound annual growth rate of -0.9% (FY2021 to FY2026).
- In prior fiscal years, Darden Restaurants' Change in Working Capital was -$11.5 million in FY2025, -$95.4 million in FY2024, -$175.7 million in FY2023 and $96.7 million in FY2022 (+273.4%).
- The fiscal Q1 2027 figure stands as the highest quarterly Change in Working Capital since fiscal Q1 2022.
- According to Business Quant data, Change in Working Capital for the three prior fiscal quarters was -$5.4 million (Q4 2026), -$141.8 million (Q3 2026) and $92.8 million (Q2 2026).
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Change Working Cap. (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 198.28 Bn | 193.10 Bn | 6.42 Bn | -50.00 Mn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 125.06 Bn | 112.69 Bn | - | - |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 45.39 Bn | 42.27 Bn | 1.47 Bn | - |
| 4 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 44.51 Bn | 41.01 Bn | - | - |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.33 Bn | 24.70 Bn | 1.40 Bn | - |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 26.09 Bn | 25.18 Bn | 1.68 Bn | -138.60 Mn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 24.67 Bn | 20.46 Bn | 1.40 Bn | - |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 17.13 Bn | 11.49 Bn | 537.00 Mn | - |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.88 Bn | 12.25 Bn | - | - |
| 10 | Dominos Pizza | 11.21 Bn | 10.45 Bn | 476.38 Mn | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | -138.60 Mn |
| May 31, 2026 | 5.40 Mn |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 141.80 Mn |
| Nov 23, 2025 | -92.80 Mn |
| Aug 24, 2025 | -79.20 Mn |
| May 25, 2025 | -38.50 Mn |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 105.50 Mn |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 22.30 Mn |
| Aug 25, 2024 | -77.80 Mn |
| May 26, 2024 | 4.80 Mn |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 149.00 Mn |
| Nov 26, 2023 | 1.10 Mn |
| Aug 27, 2023 | -59.50 Mn |
| May 28, 2023 | -17.00 Mn |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 133.10 Mn |
| Nov 27, 2022 | -73.90 Mn |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 133.50 Mn |
| May 29, 2022 | -13.70 Mn |
| Feb 27, 2022 | 73.20 Mn |
| Nov 28, 2021 | -4.40 Mn |
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Darden Restaurants Change in Working Capital API
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