Darden Restaurants Q1 2026 results, dividend

Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported several updates related to its fiscal 2026 performance and plans.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported several updates related to its fiscal 2026 performance and plans. On September 18, 2025, the company issued a news release titled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook.” This release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, provides details on first quarter financial results, the latest quarterly dividend declaration, and revisions to the company’s fiscal 2026 financial outlook.

The company also noted that the slide presentation used for its conference call will be posted on its website. The information in this current report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed under the securities laws, meaning it is not automatically incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced.

8-K Event Classification

Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

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What did Darden Restaurants (DRI) announce in this 8-K filing?

Darden Restaurants announced that it issued a news release reporting fiscal 2026 first quarter results, declared a quarterly dividend, and updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook.

Where can investors find the detailed Q1 2026 results for Darden Restaurants (DRI)?

The detailed fiscal 2026 first quarter results are contained in the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, titled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook.”

Did Darden Restaurants (DRI) declare a dividend in this update?

Yes. The company’s news release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, states that Darden Restaurants declared a quarterly dividend as part of its fiscal 2026 first quarter update.

Does the filing mention any update to Darden Restaurants’ fiscal 2026 outlook?

Yes. The news release titled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook” indicates the company has updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook.

Will Darden Restaurants (DRI) provide a presentation for its Q1 2026 results?

Yes. The company states that the slide presentation accompanying its conference call will be posted on the company’s website.

Is the information in this Darden Restaurants 8-K considered filed or furnished?

The company specifies that the information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference elsewhere.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/18/2025 - 07:05 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC0000940944false00009409442025-09-182025-09-18

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: September 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)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 September 18, 2025, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the Company) issued a news release entitled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 First 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 September 18, 2025 entitled “Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 First 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: September 18, 2025

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