Darden Restaurants (DRI) shares have been moving recently, catching the interest of investors tracking the dining sector. The stock’s movement over the past month continues a trend that investors are considering as they assess the broader industry outlook.

See our latest analysis for Darden Restaurants.

Momentum has cooled a bit for Darden Restaurants this quarter, with shares slipping nearly 9% over the last three months despite a solid long-run story. Even with these short-term headwinds, the company boasts an impressive 1-year total shareholder return of 19%, and more than doubles that over five years. This suggests that the long-term growth narrative is still intact and investor sentiment remains generally positive.

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