Form 4: Darden Restaurants President Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
John W. Wilkerson, President, Olive Garden of Darden Restaurants Inc, sold 8,864 shares of common stock on August 5, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 6,364 Common Stock at $124.24 ($790,663) on August 5, 2026; holds 27,658 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 2,500 Common Stock at $208.41 ($521,035) on August 5, 2026; holds 25,158 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 6,364 Common Stock at $208.30 ($1,325,602) on August 5, 2026; holds 18,794 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 6,364 Stock Option (Right to Buy) on August 5, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 3
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $1,846,637 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
John W. Wilkerson — Officer (President, Olive Garden)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 6,364 | $124 | $790.7K | 27,657.689 |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 2,500 | $208 | $521.0K | 25,157.689 |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 6,364 | $208 | $1.3M | 18,793.689 |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 6,364 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion (6,364 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale (2,500 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale (6,364 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion (6,364 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, DRI, DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC, bearish, John W. Wilkerson
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