DRI Option Overview

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) options traded 362 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, below the 20-day average of 481, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 32.5%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $199.16, 13.7% below the $230.65 close.

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DRI Options FAQ

How actively are DRI options traded?

135 calls and 227 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 362 contracts in total. Open interest was 16.36K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 462 contracts per day. The DRI option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is DRI implied volatility high right now?

Darden Restaurants IV rank is 9, so its 30-day implied volatility of 32.5% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 20.0% on Jan 5, 2026 to 162.7% on Jan 16, 2026. See the DRI implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the DRI put/call ratio?

The Darden Restaurants put/call volume ratio was 1.68 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.94. The DRI open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is DRI max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Darden Restaurants options about one week from expiration was $199.16, 13.7% below the $230.65 close. The DRI max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is DRI's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 31.6%, options price a move of about ±$10.09 (±4.4%) over the next week, a range of roughly $220.56 to $240.74 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The DRI expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.