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Not Halal

Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

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Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Darden Restaurants, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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HalalScreener rates Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DRI

Business activity

Involved in prohibited business activities.

Failed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

6.7% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding DRI

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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Darden Restaurants, Inc.

DRI: Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. Halal?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUS

$216.35

Market Cap: 24.5B

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About Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Why this does not pass

  • Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.

Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Alcoholic beverages: 10.0% of sales (fiscal 2026)

Source: the company's latest Form 10-K, which states this figure. View its filings on SEC EDGAR

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Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Sep 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2027Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) halal to invest in?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Darden Restaurants, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 6.7% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Darden Restaurants, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Oct 17, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.