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DRI Maintained by Morgan Stanley -- Price Target Raised to $255

Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on Darden Restaurants (DRI) and raised its price target to $255 from $236, citing growth potential. DRI is currently trading at $214.43, slightly above its GF Value™ of $211.57, indicating a 1.4% overvaluation. The company has a GF Score™ of 85, reflecting strong financial health and profitability.

Original reporting
gurufocus.com
Published Sep 14, 2026, 4:03 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$DRI
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DRIBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst target raise may attract new buying interest, but insider sell activity could dampen enthusiasm.

02

Market read

The rating change offers a modest trading signal for DRI and may influence peer sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential slowdown in discretionary spending could pressure restaurant earnings.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

Morgan Stanley maintains Overweight on Darden Restaurants and lifts its price target.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DRIBullishMedium confidence
Context

Morgan Stanley raised Darden Restaurants' price target to $255, up from $236.

Expected impact

Potential modest price gain as investors adjust expectations.

Evidence & confidence

Target raise signals improved outlook; however, insider selling and slight overvaluation temper the move.

Market effects

Sector

May lift sentiment for consumer‑cyclical restaurant peers.

Regional

Limited to U.S. equity markets.

Global

Low

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider selling and a modest overvaluation suggest caution despite the target raise.

Key entities

  • Analyst
    Morgan Stanley

    Equity research firm providing the rating and target.

  • Company
    Darden Restaurants

    Operator of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, etc.

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