Company / Free Cash Flow
Darden Restaurants Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.1B
FY2024
5-year range
$887.7M / $1.1B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
+4.1%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#33 of 212
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Darden Restaurants's free cash flow of $1.1B is higher than 84% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2024). Free Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $888M in FY2021 to $1.1B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.1B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +32.8%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $988M to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +32.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+33.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Darden Restaurants's free cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +32.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2024, free cash flow increased 4.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #33 out of 212 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 0.02 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | +4.1% |
| FY2023 | $1.0B | +3.3% |
| FY2022 | $987.9M | +11.3% |
| FY2021 | $887.7M | -5.4% |
| FY2020 | $938.6M | +264.5% |
| FY2019 | $257.5M | -68.4% |
| FY2018 | $815.6M | +30.7% |
| FY2017 | $623.8M | +0.1% |
| FY2016 | $623.3M | +5.3% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 5, 2026