Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) SVP sells 3,620 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darden Restaurants senior executive Douglas J. Milanes, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, sold shares of company stock. On April 17, 2026, he executed an open-market sale of 3,620 shares of Darden Restaurants common stock at an average price of $202.165 per share. After this transaction, he directly held 273.974 shares. A footnote explains that his holdings include shares acquired through the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and its dividend reinvestment feature.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,620 shares ($731,837)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Milanes Douglas J.

Role SVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofcr

Sold 3,620 shs ($732K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,620	$202.165	$732K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 273.974 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 3,620 shares Average sale price: $202.165 per share Shares held after transaction: 273.974 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 3,620 shares Open-market sale on April 17, 2026

Average sale price $202.165 per share Open-market sale of Darden Restaurants common stock

Shares held after transaction 273.974 shares Direct ownership following April 17, 2026 sale

Net shares sold 3,620 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market sale, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, dividend reinvestment, Common Stock

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"he executed an open-market sale of 3,620 shares"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

dividend reinvestment financial

"dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan"

Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

Common Stock financial

"open-market sale of 3,620 shares of Darden Restaurants common stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Milanes Douglas J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE

(Street)

ORLANDO FLORIDA 32837

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC [ DRI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofcr

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/17/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/17/2026		S		3,620	D	$202.165	273.974(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan.

Remarks:

milanes2026poa.txt

	A. Noni Holmes-Kidd, Attorney-in-fact for Milanes, Douglas J.	04/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Darden Restaurants (DRI) report for Douglas J. Milanes?

Darden Restaurants reported that SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer Douglas J. Milanes completed an open-market sale of 3,620 common shares. The transaction occurred on April 17, 2026, and reflects a routine disposition of stock rather than a grant or option exercise.

How many Darden Restaurants (DRI) shares did Douglas J. Milanes sell and at what price?

Douglas J. Milanes sold 3,620 Darden Restaurants common shares at an average price of $202.165 per share. This was an open-market sale, indicating he disposed of already-held stock rather than exercising options or receiving new shares as compensation.

How many Darden Restaurants (DRI) shares does Douglas J. Milanes hold after this transaction?

Following the sale, Douglas J. Milanes directly holds 273.974 Darden Restaurants common shares. A filing footnote notes that his holdings include shares acquired under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and through its dividend reinvestment feature, consolidating these into his reported position.

What is the role of Douglas J. Milanes at Darden Restaurants (DRI)?

Douglas J. Milanes serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Darden Restaurants. His Form 4 filing reflects personal trading activity in the company’s common stock, specifically an open-market sale, rather than any change to his executive role or responsibilities.

What does the footnote about the Employee Stock Purchase Plan mean for Darden (DRI) shares held by Milanes?

The footnote explains that Milanes’ reported holdings include shares bought through Darden’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and its dividend reinvestment feature. This means his remaining 273.974 shares reflect both plan-based acquisitions and reinvested dividends, aggregated into a single direct ownership figure.