Darden Restaurants (DRI) Tops Q4 EPS by 3c, Misses on Revenue; Offers FY27 Guidance

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Darden Restaurants posts fiscal 2026 results, raises dividend, OKs buyback

June 25, 2026 7:01 AM EDT

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) reported fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year results for the period ended May 31, 2026, which included a 53rd week of operations compared with 52 weeks in the prior year.



Fourth-quarter total sales rose 13.7% to $3.72 billion, driven by the extra week, a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 4.6%, and 43 net new restaurant openings. By brand, same-restaurant sales grew 2.4% at Olive Garden, 9.5% at... More