Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)

Darden Restaurants’ revenue rose 5.1% to about $3.2 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2027 (period ended August 30, 2026), with results reported September 24, 2026 based on preliminary figures, and both EPS and revenue came in line with consensus. EPS was $2.05 versus an estimate of $2.05 (in line), while revenue was $3.200 billion against a $3.207 billion estimate (-0.2%, in line) and up from $3.045 billion a year ago. Profitability held with operating income of roughly $319 million, translating to an operating margin of about 10.0%. Net income declined 9.5% year over year to around $233 million, down from $257.8 million a year ago. The quarter generated operating cash flow of roughly $279 million, and the company returned cash to shareholders through about $220.8 million of share repurchases and roughly $184.2 million in dividends. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $2.30 on revenue of $3.270 billion.