Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter:

In the last 3 months, 19 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for Darden Restaurants. The company has an average price target of $158.63 with a high of $170.00 and a low of $144.00.

This current average represents a 8.99% increase from the previous average price target of $145.55.

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