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 (DRI) reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter sales of $3.2 billion and reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook. Sales rose 5.1% for the quarter ended August 30, 2026. Same-restaurant sales increased 3.1% on a fiscal-calendar basis, led by LongHorn Steakhouse at 6.2%; Olive Garden rose 1.1%. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.05, down from $2.19 a year earlier but 4.1% above last year's adjusted $1.97. Operating income fell to $319.3 million from $339.2 million.
Darden reaffirmed fiscal 2027 diluted earnings-per-share guidance from continuing operations of $11.10 to $11.35. It repurchased approximately 1.1 million shares for $222.3 million, leaving $1.3 billion under its authorization. The board declared a $1.62 quarterly dividend, payable November 2, 2026. Operating cash flow from continuing operations fell to $279.0 million from $342.5 million.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) will release its fiscal 2027 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The company will hold a webcast conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, led by President and CEO Rick Cardenas and CFO Raj Vennam, to review the results and host a Q&A session. The live webcast, supplementary materials, and replay will be available via Darden’s Investor Relations website at investor.darden.com.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported fiscal 2026 Q4 sales of $3.72 billion, up 13.7%, with blended same-restaurant sales up 4.6% and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.66, up 22.8%. Full-year sales rose 9.4% to $13.21 billion and adjusted EPS reached $10.64, up 11.4%.
The board raised the quarterly dividend 8% to $1.62 per share and authorized a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program. Fiscal 2027 guidance includes sales of $13.60–$13.75 billion and diluted EPS of $11.10–$11.35.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) will release fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results before market open on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
A results conference call led by the CEO and CFO will be webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET via the investor relations website, with supplementary materials and a replay available.
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.