Best Covered Calls for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) — Up to 2.23% Premium Yield
Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI · Covered Call · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Highlighted near-term covered calls on Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reach up to 2.23% annualized yield (0.72% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View DRI chartEarnings soon: Jun 25, 2026 (12 days). Calendar
Top Covered Calls
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $220.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.39 | $6.05 | 2.23% | 38 | Open |
| $230.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.23 | $2.90 | 0.87% | 21 | Open |
| $240.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.15 | $1.90 | 0.40% | 3 | Open |
| $260.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.06 | $0.68 | 0.04% | 1 | Open |
| $250.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.11 | $1.30 | 0.04% | 1 | Open |
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): $220.00 strike expiring Jul 17, 2026, 2.23% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is 38.6% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
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 Covered Calls 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) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.72% and peaks at 2.23%. Average implied volatility is 38.6% (peak 41.7%), 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 covered calls for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
The best covered calls for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reach up to 2.23% annualized yield (0.72% 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 covered calls?
For Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), key fundamentals include last price $211.40, P/E 20.9, 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 covered calls for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (38.6% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) covered calls is 0.72%, with top contracts up to 2.23%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 38.6%, peak 41.7%).
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) a good stock for covered calls?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.23%. 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) covered calls?
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) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) averages 38.6% IV (peak 41.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.