Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) reports fiscal 2026 Q2 results and outlook

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darden Restaurants, Inc. furnished a news release titled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook” as Exhibit 99.1. The release reports fiscal 2026 second‑quarter results, declares a quarterly dividend, and updates the company’s financial outlook for the rest of fiscal 2026. The slide presentation used during the company’s conference call will also be posted on its website to give investors additional detail on recent performance and guidance.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 FORM 8-K

 CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: December 18, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-13666

Florida						59-3305930
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32837

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(407) 245-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, without par value			DRI			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 18, 2025, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the Company) issued a news release entitled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook,” a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. In addition, the slide presentation accompanying the Company’s conference call will be posted on the Company’s website.

As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description of Exhibit
99.1						News release dated December 18, 2025 entitled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook”

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
By:			/s/ Rajesh Vennam
			Rajesh Vennam
			Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 18, 2025

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FAQ

What did Darden Restaurants (DRI) announce for its fiscal 2026 second quarter?

Darden Restaurants furnished a news release titled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook,” which reports its fiscal 2026 second‑quarter results, declares a quarterly dividend, and updates its financial outlook.

How did Darden Restaurants (DRI) share its fiscal 2026 Q2 results with investors?

The company shared its fiscal 2026 second‑quarter results through a news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and a conference call supported by a slide presentation posted on its website.

What is Exhibit 99.1 in Darden Restaurants’ latest SEC update?

Exhibit 99.1 is a news release dated December 18, 2025 titled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook.”

Did Darden Restaurants (DRI) mention a dividend in this disclosure?

Yes. The news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 states that Darden Restaurants declares a quarterly dividend as part of its fiscal 2026 second‑quarter update.

Where can investors find additional materials for Darden Restaurants’ fiscal 2026 Q2 update?

In addition to the Exhibit 99.1 news release, the slide presentation used in the company’s conference call will be posted on Darden Restaurants’ website for investors to review.

What is the date of Darden Restaurants’ report discussing fiscal 2026 Q2 results?

The report is dated December 18, 2025, which is also the date of the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.