Darden Restaurants Stock News

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The only thing wrong with Darden Restaurants' NYSE: DRI Q1 earnings report is that it wasn't better than expected. Other than that single flaw, all other details are bullish and affirm an outlook for rising share prices.

Darden Restaurants is seeing sales grow in the face of spiking food costs. The company, which owns chains that include Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, posted quarterly earnings Thursday (Sept.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 18, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Courtney Aquilla Ricardo Cardenas - CEO, President & Director Rajesh Vennam - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Jon Tower - Citigroup Inc., Research Division David Palmer - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Divisi...

Darden Restaurants, Inc. delivered mixed fiscal Q1 results, with strong overall sales growth but slight misses on revenue and EPS expectations. Comparable sales rose 4.7%, led by Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, while fine dining lagged; segment profits mirrored these trends. DRI increased its quarterly dividend to $1.50 and continues robust share buybacks, supporting a 3% yield and ongoin...

The restaurant is offering a “lighter portion” section of its menu in an attempt to drive more customer traffic.

Darden Restaurants is upgraded to a "Buy" after a recent pullback on Q1 results, making valuation more attractive for long-term investors. DRI's Olive Garden and LongHorn brands continue to drive strong same-restaurant sales growth, offsetting weakness in fine dining and minor brands. Margin pressures from rising food and labor costs are expected to limit further expansion, but DRI remains high...