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Darden Restaurants reports recurring developments for a full-service restaurant portfolio that includes Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52 and Eddie V's. Company updates commonly cover quarterly sales, same-restaurant sales, restaurant-level segment profit and results across Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Fine Dining and Other Business.
DRI news also includes dividend declarations, share repurchases, fiscal outlook updates, conference-call scheduling and brand portfolio decisions. The company's releases frequently discuss food and beverage sales, labor and restaurant expenses, marketing costs, acquisition integration and changes in how segment profit is presented.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported Q3 fiscal 2026 sales of $3.345B, up 5.9%, driven by a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 4.2% and 31 net new restaurants. Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.68; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.95 (+5.4%).
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share payable May 1, 2026. The company repurchased $127M of stock and has $516M remaining on a $1B authorization. Fiscal 2026 outlook: total sales growth ~9.5% (includes a 53rd week), adjusted EPS $10.57–$10.67, capex $750–$775M, and ~70 net new restaurants.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) will release fiscal 2026 third quarter results before the market opens on March 19, 2026. A conference call with CEO Rick Cardenas and CFO Raj Vennam is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET the same day.
The call will be webcast at the company's Investor Relations site, with supplementary materials posted beforehand and a replay available shortly after the call concludes.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) completed its review of strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze and will permanently close 14 of the brand's 28 restaurants while converting the remaining 14 locations into other Darden brands.
The 14 closings will operate through April 5, 2026; conversions are expected over the next 12–18 months. The company said it does not expect a material financial impact and will focus on supporting team members and redeployment.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results for the period ended November 23, 2025: total sales rose 7.3% to $3.102 billion, driven by a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 4.3% and sales from 30 net new restaurants.
Reported diluted earnings from continuing operations were $2.03 per share (adjusted $2.08). The company repurchased $222 million of stock and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share payable February 2, 2026. Fiscal 2026 outlook: total sales growth 8.5%–9.3% (includes ~2% from a 53rd week) and adjusted diluted EPS $10.50–$10.70.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, December 18, 2025, followed by a conference call at 8:30 am ET.
Rick Cardenas, CEO, and senior management will discuss results and hold a Q&A session. The call will be broadcast live over the internet with a telephone option, and a replay will be available shortly after the call.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported strong fiscal 2026 first quarter results with total sales increasing 10.4% to $3.0 billion. The growth was driven by a 4.7% blended same-restaurant sales increase and additional sales from the acquisition of 103 Chuy's restaurants. Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse performed exceptionally well, with same-restaurant sales growth of 5.9% and 5.5% respectively.
The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.97, a 12.6% increase year-over-year, excluding transaction costs and gains from asset sales. Darden's Board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share and repurchased $183 million in common stock. The company updated its fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting total sales growth of 7.5-8.5% and adjusted EPS of $10.50-$10.70.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) has scheduled its fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings conference call for September 18, 2025, at 8:30 am ET. The financial results will be released before market opening on the same day.
CEO Rick Cardenas and senior management will discuss the quarterly results and host a Q&A session. Investors can access the call via webcast or by dialing 877-407-9219. A replay will be available after the live broadcast.
Canopy Growth (Nasdaq: CGC) reported strong Q1 FY2026 financial results, with total revenue increasing 9% year-over-year to $72.1 million. The company's Canada adult-use cannabis revenue surged 43% to $27 million, driven by increased distribution and strong demand for new products, particularly Claybourne infused pre-roll joints.
The company achieved $17 million of its planned $20 million annualized savings target since March 2025, with SG&A expenses down 21% year-over-year. However, gross margin decreased to 25% from 35% in Q1 FY2025, primarily due to lower Storz & Bickel sales and product mix shifts. The company reported a net loss of $41.5 million, showing a 68% improvement from the previous year.
Additionally, Canopy Growth announced the appointment of Shan Atkins to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive retail strategy and operations experience.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) has announced it will release its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter financial results before market opening on Friday, June 20, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 am ET on the same day, where CEO Rick Cardenas and senior management will discuss the quarterly results and conduct a Q&A session.
The earnings call will be accessible via webcast at their dedicated event URL or by phone at 877-407-9219. A replay of the call will be made available shortly after the live broadcast concludes.