Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-24T08:16:08+00:00

Darden Restaurants reported strong Q3 2026 earnings, with $3.3 billion in sales and 4.2% same-restaurant growth, driven by brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. The company expects 9.5% sales growth and plans new openings and conversions.

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2026-03-24 08:16:08

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Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported strong Q3 2026 earnings, exceeding expectations with $3.3 billion in total sales and 4.2% same-restaurant sales growth. The company’s brands, particularly Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, outperformed industry benchmarks, driven by operational execution and strategic menu initiatives like Olive Garden’s lighter portion menu. Darden also updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook, anticipating 9.5% total sales growth and adjusted diluted net EPS of $10.57 to $10.67, while detailing plans for new restaurant openings and the conversion of Bahama Breeze locations.

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