DRI Stock and Options Trade Setup — Darden Restaurants, Inc.
NYSE · Casual Dining & Full-Service Restaurants · Moderate-high options liquidity · Large cap · ~$20B
Darden has become the defensive anchor of the casual dining space, consistently taking market share from independent restaurants and smaller chains through scale advantages in food cost, marketing, and technology. Olive Garden's never-ending loyalty mechanics drive visit frequency that peers cannot replicate. LongHorn's unit economics are exceptional and the expansion runway remains long in underserved markets. Management's disciplined approach to menu pricing — smaller but more frequent increases — has preserved guest traffic better than competitors who over-raised prices in 2022-23. The balance sheet is investment-grade and the dividend has grown each year since reinstatement. Active options market with readable patterns around monthly same-store sales commentary and quarterly earnings.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move DRI against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Consumer trade-down risk if unemployment rises materially
- 2.Labor cost inflation from minimum wage increases in key states
- 3.Fine dining softness in a slowing luxury spend environment
DRI Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRI a good options trade today?+
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 72/100, ranking it top 25%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is DRI's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
DRI's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 66%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past DRI trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for DRI?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the DRI setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh DRI's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If DRI drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for DRI?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to DRI: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is DRI outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. DRI currently scores 72.
How does DRI compare to other Casual Dining & Full-Service Restaurants setups?+
DRI's sector rank and percentile against other Casual Dining & Full-Service Restaurants tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Casual Dining & Full-Service Restaurants Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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