Darden Restaurants Earns Recognition as a Socially Responsible Dividend Stock
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Symbol: DRI) has been recognized as a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel. This accolade highlights Darden’s above-average ”DividendRank” statistics, featuring a robust 3.5% yield. Prominent asset managers have acknowledged the company as a socially responsible investment based on its adherence to social and environmental standards. Factors such as the environmental impact of their offerings, along with energy and resource efficiency, play a crucial role in this assessment. Social criteria consider human rights, corporate diversity, and the company’s societal impacts, including its dealings in industries like weapons, gambling, tobacco, and alcohol.
As included in the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Darden Restaurants, Inc. is part of the iShares USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA), constituting 11.34% of the fund’s holdings, which equates to approximately $543,393,574 worth of DRI shares.
The annual dividend for Darden Restaurants, Inc. stands at $5.60 per share, distributed quarterly. The latest ex-dividend date was 10/10/2024. Analyzing long-term dividend history is essential, as it offers insight into the likelihood of future dividends being maintained.
DRI is positioned within the Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants & Travel sector, alongside major companies such as McDonald’s Corp (MCD) and Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG).
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