Truist analyst Jake Bartlett keeps a Buy rating and $252 price target on Darden (DRI) ahead of its Q1 results on September 18th, saying the stock offers a “solid” setup. Truist Card Data point to an Olive Garden Q1 SSS beat, highlighting the brand’s strong positioning in the current environment and company-specific sales drivers such as delivery, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Darden is typically conservative with guidance, but FY26 may be nudged higher given strong Q1 results, momentum in August and success with delivery, the firm added.
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