Darden Restaurants INC
Market Movers (8-K)
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Darden Restaurants reported a 13.7% sales increase for Q4 2026 and announced a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program.
Better than expected
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Darden Restaurants reported a strong fiscal third quarter with increased sales and adjusted earnings, leading to an updated positive financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
Better than expected
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Darden Restaurants exceeded top-line expectations in Q2 Fiscal 2026 with a 7.3% sales increase and updated its full-year financial outlook.
Better than expected
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Darden Restaurants' CEO Ricardo Cardenas received a $17 million performance-based equity award, while shareholders re-elected directors, approved executive compensation, ratified auditors, and rejected a greenhouse gas emissions proposal.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, with total sales up 10.4% and adjusted diluted EPS increasing 12.6%, leading to an updated positive financial outlook for the full year.
Better than expected
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced robust financial performance for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, exceeding expectations with increased sales and earnings, alongside a significant dividend hike and a new $1 billion share repurchase program.
Better than expected
Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)
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Darden Restaurants reports a 5.9% sales increase for Q3 FY26, alongside strategic restructuring of its Bahama Breeze brand and a positive outlook for fiscal 2026.
Capital raise
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Darden Restaurants reported robust second-quarter and six-month fiscal 2026 results, driven by sales growth, new restaurant openings, and positive same-restaurant sales, while also increasing its full-year outlook.
Better than expected
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Darden Restaurants reported a robust first quarter for fiscal 2026, with significant increases in sales and net earnings, driven by new restaurant openings and strong same-restaurant sales.
Better than expected
Capital raise
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Darden Restaurants' Q3 fiscal 2025 results show revenue growth driven by the acquisition of Chuys and a slight increase in same-restaurant sales.
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Darden Restaurants' second quarter fiscal 2025 results show increased sales and earnings, driven by the acquisition of Chuys and positive same-restaurant sales growth in some segments.
Capital raise
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Darden Restaurants' first quarter of fiscal year 2025 saw a slight increase in sales but a decrease in same-restaurant sales, alongside the announcement of the acquisition of Chuys Holdings.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
Annual Reports (10-K)
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced its fiscal year 2026 results, showcasing a 9.4% increase in total sales and a 17.6% rise in diluted EPS, driven by same-restaurant sales growth and new unit openings.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced a 6.0% increase in total sales to $12.08 billion and a 4.1% rise in diluted net earnings per share for fiscal year 2025, fueled by the acquisition of Chuys Holdings and positive same-restaurant sales.
Better than expected
Capital raise
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. reports an 8.6% increase in total sales for fiscal year 2024 and announces an agreement to acquire Chuys Holdings, Inc.
Capital raise
Insider Trading (Form 4)
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Laura B Williamson, President, LongHorn Steakhouse of Darden Restaurants Inc, sold 1,553 shares of common stock on July 31, 2026.
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John W. Madonna, SVP, Corporate Controller of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 29, 2026.
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Douglas J. Milanes, SVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofcr of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 29, 2026.
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Laura B Williamson, President, LongHorn Steakhouse of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 29, 2026.
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Lindsay L. Koren, SVP General Counsel of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 29, 2026.
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John W. Wilkerson, President, Olive Garden of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 29, 2026.
Proxy Statements (Def-14A)
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced details for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, including key voting proposals and proxy material access.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. announces its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually on September 17, 2025, outlining key proposals including director elections, executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal on GHG emissions targets.
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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has withdrawn its shareholder proposal (Proposal 5) regarding broiler chicken welfare from Darden Restaurants' upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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Darden Restaurants issues a supplement to its proxy statement to correct the number of outstanding shares as of the record date for the upcoming annual meeting.
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DEFA14A: Darden Restaurants Sets Date for 2024 Annual Meeting, Outlines Key Proposals for Shareholder Vote
Darden Restaurants will hold its annual shareholder meeting on September 18, 2024, featuring proposals ranging from director elections to executive compensation and environmental impact.
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Darden Restaurants will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September 18, 2024, featuring proposals on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and shareholder requests related to animal welfare and environmental impact.
Delay expected
Schedule 13G - Passive Investments
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Wellington Management Group LLP and its affiliates have filed a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of 6,848,992 shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. common stock, representing approximately 6.0% of the class.
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Vanguard Capital Management has filed a Schedule 13G reporting a 7.52% beneficial ownership stake in Darden Restaurants Inc.
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The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting 0% beneficial ownership in Darden Restaurants Inc. following an internal realignment.
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Wellington Management Group LLP and its affiliates have disclosed a 7.0% beneficial ownership stake in Darden Restaurants, Inc. common stock.
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SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Boosts Darden Restaurants Stake to 8.0%
BlackRock, Inc. has reported an 8.0% beneficial ownership stake in Darden Restaurants Inc., holding over 9.2 million common shares as of December 31, 2025.
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Capital International Investors has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 1.7% beneficial ownership stake in Darden Restaurants, Inc. as of May 30, 2025.