Form 4: Darden Restaurants Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Sarah H. King, SVP, Chief People Officer of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 26, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 1,550 Common Stock on July 26, 2026; holds 2,293 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 1,505 Common Stock on July 26, 2026; holds 3,798 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 593 Common Stock at $196.31 ($116,412) on July 26, 2026; holds 3,205 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 610 Common Stock at $196.31 ($119,749) on July 26, 2026; holds 2,595 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 3,858 Common Stock on July 27, 2026; holds 6,453 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 1,337 Common Stock at $196.31 ($262,466) on July 27, 2026; holds 5,116 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 1,550 Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) on July 26, 2026; holds 1,550 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 1,505 Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) on July 26, 2026 (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 3,858 Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) on July 27, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Sarah H. King — Officer (SVP, Chief People Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 1,550 | — | — | 2,292.819 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 1,505 | — | — | 3,797.819 |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 593 | $196 | $116.4K | 3,204.819 |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 610 | $196 | $119.7K | 2,594.819 |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 3,858 | — | — | 6,452.819 |
| 2026-07-27 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 1,337 | $196 | $262.5K | 5,115.819 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) | 1,550 | — | — | 1,550 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) | 1,505 | — | — | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) | 3,858 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (1,550 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (1,505 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (593 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (610 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion (3,858 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (1,337 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (1,550 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (1,505 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion (3,858 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, DRI, DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC, neutral, Sarah H. King
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