Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Darden Restaurants shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Darden Restaurants stock is Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors), with 15.2 million shares (13.36% of the company), worth about $3.25 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 51.9%.
In Q2 2026, 1,133 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $24.40 billion.
Insiders reported 72 transactions in the last two years: 31 sales worth $36.26 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from April 17, 2026 (Milanes Douglas J, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 17, 2026.
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Darden Restaurants shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 15.2 million | 13.36% | $3.3B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 8.0 million | 7.07% | $1.7B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 7.5 million | 6.58% | $1.6B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.4 million | 4.73% | $1.2B |
| State Street Corporation | 5.0 million | 4.41% | $1.1B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 3.9 million | 3.42% | $832.0M |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.7 million | 3.27% | $795.0M |
| Eagle Asset Management, Inc. | 3.7 million | 3.26% | $793.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 3.5 million | 3.05% | $741.0M |
| Merrill Lynch International | 3.2 million | 2.79% | $678.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Darden Restaurants institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,133 | – | $24.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,077 | 111.0 million | $21.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,055 | 113.0 million | $20.8B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,049 | 111.0 million | $21.1B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,127 | 111.0 million | $24.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,080 | 111.0 million | $23.1B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,020 | 113.0 million | $21.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 949 | 124.0 million | $18.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Darden Restaurants insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milanes Douglas J | Apr 17, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 202.16 per share. | $731,837 |
| Koren Lindsay L | Apr 7, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 194.32 per share. | $58,295 |
| Martin Melvin John | Apr 6, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 196.04 per share. | $998,040 |
| Martin Melvin John | Apr 6, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 124.24 per share. | $632,506 |
| Simon William S. Jr. | Mar 23, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 200.64 per share. | $468,082 |
| Simon William S. Jr. | Mar 23, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 203.96 per share. | $475,839 |
| Kenningham Daryl A | Feb 20, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Sonsteby Charles M | Jan 23, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 205.32 per share. | $641,210 |
| King Sarah H | Jan 22, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 206.62 - 207.28 per share. | $951,636 |
| Wilkerson John | Jan 16, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 213.00 per share. | $480,954 |
| Wilkerson John | Jan 16, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Vennam Rajesh | Jan 15, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 214.12 per share. | $1.5M |
Newest 12 of 72 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Darden Restaurants stock?
Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors), with 13.36% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (7.07%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.58%).
How many institutions own Darden Restaurants stock?
1,133 institutional holdings reports listed Darden Restaurants shares in Q2 2026 worth $24.40 billion.
Are Darden Restaurants insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 31 sales and no purchases (72 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 17, 2026.
