The earnings call reflected a strong overall performance with record sales and key achievements in major brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. However, challenges remained in the Fine Dining segment and with certain underperforming restaurants, leading to strategic adjustments.

Company Guidance

In the recent Darden Restaurants Fiscal Year 2025 Q4 earnings call, the company reported robust performance metrics, with total sales reaching $3.3 billion, an increase of 10.6% from the previous year. Same-restaurant sales grew by 4.6%, while adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations rose 12.5% to $2.98. Olive Garden, a key brand within Darden, saw a same-restaurant sales increase of 6.9%, outpacing the industry benchmark by 390 basis points. The company's strategic initiatives, including the reintroduction of Olive Garden's "Buy One Take One" offer and the roll-out of Uber Direct delivery, contributed to these strong results. For Fiscal 2026, Darden projects total sales growth of 7% to 8%, with same-restaurant sales anticipated to increase by 2% to 3.5%. The company plans to open 60 to 65 new restaurants and expects an adjusted EBITDA between $2.16 billion and $2.19 billion. Additionally, Darden announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend, reflecting strong shareholder returns.

Strong Quarterly Performance

Darden Restaurants reported a strong fiscal Q4 2025, with same-restaurant sales growth of 4.6% and total sales of $3.3 billion, representing a 10.6% increase from the prior year.

Record Sales and Earnings

For fiscal 2025, Darden achieved total sales surpassing $12 billion for the first time, with adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations increasing 7.5% to $9.55.

Olive Garden's Successful Promotions

Olive Garden's return of the 'Buy One Take One' offer and strong off-premise sales contributed to a 6.9% same-restaurant sales growth, outperforming the industry by 390 basis points.

LongHorn Steakhouse Milestone

LongHorn Steakhouse's same-restaurant sales increased by 5.1% for the fiscal year, surpassing $3 billion in total sales for the first time.

Positive Financial Outlook for Fiscal 2026

Darden expects total sales growth of 7% to 8% for fiscal 2026, including a 2% increase from an additional week, and a 7% increase in regular quarterly dividends.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DRI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Sep 18, 2025	2026 (Q1)	1.99 / -	1.75	―	―	―
Jun 20, 2025	2025 (Q4)	2.97 / 2.98	2.65	12.45% (+0.33)
Mar 20, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.80 / 2.80	2.62	6.87% (+0.18)
Dec 19, 2024	2025 (Q2)	2.02 / 2.03	1.84	10.33% (+0.19)
Sep 19, 2024	2025 (Q1)	1.83 / 1.75	1.78	-1.69% (-0.03)
Jun 20, 2024	2024 (Q4)	2.61 / 2.65	2.58	2.71% (+0.07)
Mar 21, 2024	2024 (Q3)	2.62 / 2.62	2.34	11.97% (+0.28)
Dec 15, 2023	2024 (Q2)	1.74 / 1.84	1.52	21.05% (+0.32)
Sep 21, 2023	2024 (Q1)	1.74 / 1.78	1.56	14.10% (+0.22)
Jun 22, 2023	2023 (Q4)	2.54 / 2.58	2.24	15.18% (+0.34)

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DRI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jun 20, 2025	$221.20	$224.21	+1.36%
Mar 20, 2025	$185.51	$196.22	+5.77%
Dec 19, 2024	$156.42	$179.49	+14.75%
Sep 19, 2024	$154.34	$167.07	+8.25%

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