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Consumer Discretionary Consumer Live Data Updated 2026-03-01

DRI Options

Darden Restaurants Options Chain, Implied Volatility & Greeks

Comprehensive options market data for Darden Restaurants (DRI). Explore implied volatility patterns, options chain liquidity, gamma exposure levels, and key market metrics.

DRI Options at a Glance

Daily Volume: N/A
Bid-Ask Spread: N/A
Open Interest: N/A
IV Range: 18% - 40%
Expirations: Weekly, Monthly, LEAPS
Next Earnings: See earnings calendar
Liquidity
Good
IV Range
18% - 40%
Market Cap
$20B+
Weeklies
Yes

1 About Darden Restaurants (DRI)

Darden Restaurants is the world's largest full-service restaurant company, operating Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and other popular dining brands across North America.

Company Profile

Sector Consumer Discretionary
Industry Restaurants
Market Cap $20B+
Exchange NYSE

Key Dates

Next Earnings See earnings calendar
Earnings Frequency Quarterly
Dividend Schedule See company page
Fiscal Year End May

Darden Restaurants operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

2 DRI Options Market Overview

DRI options provide good liquidity for options traders.

Average Daily Volume N/A
Total Open Interest N/A
Put/Call Ratio N/A
Typical ATM Spread N/A
Weekly Options Available
LEAPS Available Yes

Liquidity Assessment: Good

DRI options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

3 DRI Volatility Profile

DRI implied volatility reflects consumer spending trends and competitive dynamics. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sales data, and consumer sentiment.

Low IV Environment
18% - 23%
Below average volatility
Typical IV Range
23% - 34%
Normal conditions
Elevated IV
34% - 40%
Above average volatility

Earnings Impact

IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement.

Historical Volatility vs IV

DRI IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.

Term Structure

Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.

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DRI Gamma Exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure analysis for DRI reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.

Typical GEX Profile: DRI tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.

Key Levels:

Dealer Hedging:

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4 Common DRI Options Strategies

These are strategies commonly used by traders on DRI options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.

Popular for DRI shareholders seeking additional income.

Vertical Spreads Directional

Defined-risk directional exposure on DRI.

Range-bound strategy for DRI between events.

Key Considerations for DRI Options

  • DRI options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations for tighter spreads
  • Monitor earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
  • Consider the stock's beta when sizing positions

Frequently Asked Questions: DRI Options

What is DRI's typical implied volatility?

DRI implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 40%.

Does DRI have weekly options?

DRI offers weekly options.

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