Darden Restaurants, Inc. — News

The reported transaction involved 17,449 shares valued at ~$3.4 million at the transaction price of $196.31 per share. The disposition represented 14% of the insider's direct equity holdings, including shares acquired via the underlying option exercise.

fool.com - 2026-07-31 18:05:01

According to a Form 4 filing, a Darden executive sold 2,226 shares for about $463,386 based on the July 29, 2026 weighted average execution price. Still, she retains 4,165 directly held shares and additional derivative securities.

fool.com - 2026-07-30 20:43:49

The transaction involved the sale of 4,373 shares at $210.42 per share on July 29, 2026, for a total value of about $920,200. King maintains a residual equity position of 742 directly held shares and over 7,000 derivative securities as of the filing date.

fool.com - 2026-07-30 20:35:09

The disposition involved 8,478 shares valued at $1.8 million based on a weighted average price of $210.00 per share on July 29, 2026. The transaction reduced the CFO's direct equity holdings by 50% in this filing.

fool.com - 2026-07-30 20:00:37

According to a Form 4 filing, Darden's CEO sold 39,134 shares on July 28, 2026, at a weighted average price of $209.06, totaling a transaction value of about $8.2 million. The transaction was executed as an option exercise at $124.24 per share followed by an immediate sale, with no indirect holdings reported in the Form 4 filing.

fool.com - 2026-07-30 19:22:15

Dai ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd increased its position in shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) by 66.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,495 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purchasing an additional 3,000 shares

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-27 03:56:04

Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its holdings in shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) by 36.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 66,545 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 37,679 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-26 04:03:19

Darden Restaurants earns a reiterated buy rating as LongHorn's growth reduces reliance on Olive Garden and diversifies earnings. Olive Garden's lighter-portions menu boosts visit frequency, supporting 2.4% same-restaurant-sales growth and 50bps margin expansion to 24.3%. DRI targets 3–4% annual unit growth, with LongHorn expanding faster and new-store returns exceeding cost of capital by several hundred basis points.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-23 08:06:25

This year, as the market is preoccupied with how the Iran war is propping up the energy sector and how the memory chip shortage has been driving the AI rally, there has been little focus on consumer discretionary stocks' underperformance.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-21 14:20:05

California Public Employees Retirement System lessened its stake in shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) by 13.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 248,100 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 39,143 shares during the quarter. California

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 03:55:20

First peer-reviewed publication of chemotherapy-resistant gamma-delta T cells (DeltEx Drug Resistant Immunotherapy or DRI) clinical results in newly diagnosed glioblastoma Repeat-dose patients achieved median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 16.1 months, more than double the ~6.9-month standard of care benchmark, with no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IN8bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: INAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gamma-delta (γδ) T cell therapies and T cell engagers for cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the publication of peer-reviewed clinical data from its Phase 1 trial of INB-200 in The Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), one of the most prestigious oncology journals. The publication, titled: “ Intracranial injection of ex vivo expanded and activated gamma-delta T cells engineered with a MGMT-expressing lentivector in patients with primary glioblastoma ,” reports results from the first-in-human study of an autologous, genetically modified γδ T cell therapy.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-09 08:00:00

DRI enters fiscal 2027 with growth from LongHorn, digital initiatives and new restaurants, while inflation and cautious spending test margins.

zacks.com - 2026-07-02 11:36:15

Darden combines earnings growth, cash returns and a lower valuation multiple, but estimate cuts and inflation keep investors weighing the stock's outlook.

zacks.com - 2026-07-02 11:36:08

DRI is balancing digital growth, brand diversification and value-focused pricing as inflation and consumer spending trends shape its margin outlook.

zacks.com - 2026-07-02 11:31:09

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases. JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value. Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-01 15:46:57

Darden Restaurants' NYSE: DRI stock price is on track to hit new highs because its high-quality business is outperforming peers, growing across brands, generating ample cash flows, and sustaining a robust capital return program. The capital return program is a significant factor in 2026, with investors reducing exposure to high-risk tech stocks in favor of safer havens.

marketbeat.com - 2026-06-29 08:46:54

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter on Thursday.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-26 09:25:51

DRI's fiscal fourth-quarter call highlights balanced growth, pricing discipline and steady demand, with LongHorn gaining share and fiscal 2027 guardrails in focus.

zacks.com - 2026-06-26 07:16:07

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-25 12:32:26

DRI reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results with EPS above estimates and sales up 13.7% YoY, supported by same-restaurant sales growth despite a revenue miss.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 11:50:29

Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) reported mixed fiscal fourth quarter results on Thursday, with adjusted earnings slightly exceeding Wall Street expectations while revenue came in just below analyst estimates. For the quarter ended May 31, 2026, Darden reported adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations of $3.66, topping the consensus estimate of $3.63.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-25 11:43:18

Darden Restaurants, Inc. delivered strong Q4 results, with broad-based same-restaurant sales growth and margin expansion despite commodity inflation. DRI's scale enables it to lock in food costs, supporting stable margins and gradual menu price increases, driving market share gains. The company maintains a robust balance sheet, a secure 2.8% dividend yield, and an active buyback program, enhancing shareholder returns.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-25 11:11:20

Although the revenue and EPS for Darden Restaurants (DRI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended May 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 10:31:08

Sam Vadas takes us through this morning's biggest movers at the opening bell. She highlights Darden Restaurants (DRI) after the company reported a jump in fourth quarter sales, CoreWeave's (CRWV) new bull in Rosenblatt, and a downgrade in Affirm (AFRM) after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight.

youtube.com - 2026-06-25 10:30:17

Darden Restaurants (DRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.98 per share a year ago.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 09:11:05

Stock futures are pointed to a massive rally today, as tech enthusiasm returns thanks to Micron earnings

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-06-25 09:07:00

Darden Restaurants reported higher profit and sales in its fiscal fourth quarter, once again led by its LongHorn Steakhouse brand.

wsj.com - 2026-06-25 07:35:00

Darden Restaurants reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, but its revenue missed Wall Street's estimates. Same-store sales growth at the company's fine-dining restaurants and Olive Garden fell short of expectations.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-25 07:14:41

ORLANDO, Fla., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, which included a 53rd week of operations compared to 52 weeks last year.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-25 07:00:00

Restaurant company Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) looks to keep momentum going with its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday before market open.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-24 16:18:55

DRI heads into Q4 earnings with sales momentum at Olive Garden and LongHorn, but beef inflation and investments may pressure margins.

zacks.com - 2026-06-23 11:05:36

Futures are trading lower after a mixed start to trading on Monday, following the holiday-shortened week due to the Juneteenth Federal holiday.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-23 07:59:18

Stocks are having a quiet morning Monday as investors come off a long holiday weekend with a close eye on peace talks between the U.S. and Iran; a second day of negotiations in Switzerland has reportedly concluded after renewed threats against Iran from President Trump and continued attacks in Lebanon by Israel made for an eventful first day of talks; earnings from FedEx and Micron are on tap this week, along with the release of the Fed's preferred measure of inflation; SpaceX shares are poised to start this week with a third straight day of declines; and shares of Apogee Therapeutics are soaring on news it is being acquired by AbbVie for $11 billion. Here's what you need to know today.

investopedia.com - 2026-06-22 08:56:12

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) will release earnings for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, June 25.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-22 07:24:10

Paychex, Trip.com, and McCormick will also report earnings. Economic date this week include the Fed's preferred inflation gauge and new-home sales.

barrons.com - 2026-06-21 14:00:00

Darden Restaurants remains a top full-service restaurant pick, with operational strength led by Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Despite trading at ~20x earnings, DRI offers a projected 10%+ total return, supported by resilient margins and industry outperformance. FY 2027 guidance suggests robust sales and EPS growth, but elevated Capex will temporarily reduce free cash flow and buyback yield.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-21 09:30:00

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Darden Restaurants (DRI), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended May 2026.

zacks.com - 2026-06-19 10:16:04

Darden Restaurants (DRI) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

zacks.com - 2026-06-18 11:00:15

One company leans on a global multi-brand strategy, while the other delivers high-volume growth and robust margins. Their financials reveal stark contrasts.

fool.com - 2026-06-10 13:54:57

The stock market is roaring, and according to the media, it's all because of AI.

forbes.com - 2026-06-03 09:05:09

Shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. DRI have gained 16.7% over the past six months, outperforming 0.3% growth in the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry. The stock has also surpassed the broader Retail-Wholesale sector's rise of 2.5% and the S&P 500 index's 11.5% growth during the same period.

zacks.com - 2026-06-01 10:21:10

Repeat dosing of DeltEx TM Drug Resistant Immunotherapy (DRI) had a median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 13.0 months and median overall survival (mOS) exceeding 19.5 months (not yet reached). Results demonstrate the potential for meaningful improvement in outcomes with gamma-delta T cell therapy in combination with the standard-of-care that has remained unchanged for over 20 years.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-01 08:30:00

Here is how Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Victoria's Secret (VSCO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

zacks.com - 2026-05-29 10:40:53

ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year financial results before the market opens on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-28 16:00:00

Restaurant sales rose for the third straight month despite soaring gas prices, lifting prospects for SBUX, DRI and ARMK.

zacks.com - 2026-05-26 09:30:37