Current Liabilities

Deferred Revenue

Darden Restaurants Deferred Revenue increased by 2.3% to $457.50M in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive, signaling strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of obligations.

Detailed definition

This represents payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed. It...

Peer comparison

Common in subscription and long-term contract businesses; highly indicative of future revenue visibility.

Metric ID: deferred_revenue_current

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$474.20M$447.10M$457.50M
QoQ Change—-5.7%+2.3%
Range$447.10M – $474.20M

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ2 '25
Gift Card$628.80M
Other$700.00K
Total—

Gift Card was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darden Restaurants's deferred revenue?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) reported deferred revenue of $457.50M in Q3 2021.
What does deferred revenue mean?
Cash received from customers for work that has not yet been completed.