Form 4: Darden Restaurants Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Susan M. Connelly, SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 26, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 775 Common Stock on July 26, 2026; holds 4,940 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 752 Common Stock on July 26, 2026; holds 5,692 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 296 Common Stock at $196.31 ($58,108) on July 26, 2026; holds 5,396 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 305 Common Stock at $196.31 ($59,875) on July 26, 2026; holds 5,091 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 2,144 Common Stock on July 27, 2026; holds 7,235 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 844 Common Stock at $196.31 ($165,686) on July 27, 2026; holds 6,391 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 775 Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) on July 26, 2026; holds 776 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 752 Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) on July 26, 2026 (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 2,144 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
Susan M. Connelly — Officer (SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 775 | — | — | 4,940.301 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 752 | — | — | 5,692.301 |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 296 | $196 | $58.1K | 5,396.301 |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 305 | $196 | $59.9K | 5,091.301 |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 2,144 | — | — | 7,235.301 |
| 2026-07-27 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 844 | $196 | $165.7K | 6,391.301 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) | 775 | — | — | 776 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) | 752 | — | — | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) | 2,144 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (775 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (752 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (296 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (305 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion (2,144 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (844 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (775 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (752 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion (2,144 shares) |
Keywords
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