DRI vs VLTO Comparison

Darden Restaurants is the largest restaurant operator in the US full-service space, with consolidated revenue of $11.4 billion in fiscal 2024 resulting in 3%-4% full-service market share (per NRA data and our calculations). The company maintains a portfolio of 11 restaurant brands: Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Ruth's Chris, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V's, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, and most recently, Chuy's. Darden generates revenue almost exclusively from company-owned restaurants, though a small network of franchised restaurants and consumer-packaged goods sales through the traditional grocery channel contribute modestly. As of the end of its fiscal 2024, the company operated 2,031 restaurants in the US.

Veralto Corp is a provider of essential technology solutions that safeguard many of the world's most vital resources. The company operates in two segments: Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation. Through the WQ segment, it improves the quality and reliability of water through brands including Hach, Trojan Technologies, and ChemTreat. Through the PQI segment, the company promotes consumer trust in products and helps enable product innovation through brands including Videojet, Linx, Esko, X-Rite, and Pantone.