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Full-service restaurant company
darden.com- Headquarters
- Orlando, United States
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 80,000+
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Latest news about Darden Restaurants (Darden)
In short: Darden posted steady sales growth and updated its outlook while announcing the strategic shutdown and conversion of its Bahama Breeze chain.
Company announcements
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Darden reports fiscal 2026 Q3 results
Total sales rose 5.9% to $3.3 billion. Adjusted EPS increased 5.4% to $2.95. Declares $1.50 quarterly dividend. Updates full-year outlook.
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Darden completes exploration of strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze
It will close 14 locations and convert the remaining 14 to other Darden brands. Actions are not expected to materially impact financial results.
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Darden reports fiscal 2026 Q2 results
Total sales rose 7.3% to $3.1 billion. Declares $1.50 quarterly dividend. Updates fiscal 2026 outlook to $10.50-$10.70 adjusted EPS.
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Darden announces fiscal 2026 second quarter conference call
The call is scheduled for December 18, 2025 at 8:30 am ET to discuss second quarter results; a replay will be available after the call.
Media coverage
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Darden faces ADA lawsuit from former director of operations
Ryan McDonald, a former director of operations who oversaw multiple restaurant locations, filed suit on May 4, 2026, in the US District Court for the...
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DRI Darden reports slight Q1 2026 EPS miss, sending shares down 2.89% on mild investor...
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Insider Sell: Douglas Milanes Sells Shares of Darden Restaurants
On April 17, 2026, Douglas Milanes, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Darden Restaurants Inc, executed a sale of 3,620 shares of the...
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Darden Restaurants Inc.DL-Notes 2024(24/27) Bond
More Bonds of Darden Restaurants Inc. Moody's Daily Credit Risk Score About the Darden Restaurants Inc.-Bond (US237194AP05) The Darden Restaurants Inc.-Bond has a maturity date...
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