Best Cash-Secured Puts for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) — Up to 2.37% Premium Yield
Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 21, 2026
Highlighted near-term cash-secured puts on Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reach up to 2.37% annualized yield (1.17% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
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Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $185.00 | Aug 21 | 31 | -0.28 | $3.05 | 1.51% | 41 | Open |
| $190.00 | Aug 21 | 31 | -0.38 | $4.70 | 2.37% | 39 | Open |
| $180.00 | Aug 21 | 31 | -0.19 | $1.93 | 0.97% | 32 | Open |
| $175.00 | Aug 21 | 31 | -0.13 | $1.25 | 0.66% | 23 | Open |
| $170.00 | Aug 21 | 31 | -0.08 | $0.73 | 0.32% | 3 | Open |
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): $185.00 strike expiring Aug 21, 2026, 1.51% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is 30.9% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): $170.00 at 0.32% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with DRI pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.17% and peaks at 2.37%. Average implied volatility is 30.9% (peak 33.1%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Restaurants industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
The best cash-secured puts for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reach up to 2.37% annualized yield (1.17% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), key fundamentals include last price $193.72, P/E 19.0, market cap $22.7 Billion, Consumer Cyclical sector, WSO rating B+, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (30.9% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) cash-secured puts is 1.17%, with top contracts up to 2.37%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 30.9%, peak 33.1%).
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.37%. WSO rates it B+. It is in Consumer Cyclical. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) cash-secured puts?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI).
How does implied volatility affect Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) averages 30.9% IV (peak 33.1%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.