Form 4: Darden Restaurants Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
John W. Madonna, SVP, Corporate Controller of Darden Restaurants Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 26, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 697 Common Stock on July 26, 2026; holds 9,911 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 677 Common Stock on July 26, 2026; holds 10,588 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 165 Common Stock at $196.31 ($32,391) on July 26, 2026; holds 10,423 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 170 Common Stock at $196.31 ($33,373) on July 26, 2026; holds 10,253 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 1,500 Common Stock on July 27, 2026; holds 11,753 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 366 Common Stock at $196.31 ($71,849) on July 27, 2026; holds 11,387 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 697 Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) on July 26, 2026; holds 697 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 677 Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) on July 26, 2026 (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 1,500 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
John W. Madonna — Officer (SVP, Corporate Controller)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 697 | — | — | 9,910.942 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 677 | — | — | 10,587.942 |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 165 | $196 | $32.4K | 10,422.942 |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 170 | $196 | $33.4K | 10,252.942 |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 1,500 | — | — | 11,752.942 |
| 2026-07-27 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 366 | $196 | $71.8K | 11,386.942 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) | 697 | — | — | 697 |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) | 677 | — | — | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) | 1,500 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (697 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (677 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (165 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (170 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion (1,500 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (366 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (697 shares) |
| 2026-07-26 | Option exercise/conversion (677 shares) |
| 2026-07-27 | Option exercise/conversion (1,500 shares) |
Keywords
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