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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Darden: Still A Quality Hold
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is rated a quality Hold at current ~$200 levels, reflecting fair valuation. DRI's Q2 saw strong 7.3% revenue growth and positive comps across all segments, led by LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden. Margin pressure persists from high commodity costs, with EPS missing by $0.02 despite higher sales and positive guidance.
Darden Restaurants raises sales outlook after strong Q2, but profit pressure persists
Darden Restaurants Inc, the owner of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, on Thursday raised its full-year sales forecast for the second consecutive quarter after posting stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings, though rising commodity costs continue to weigh on profits. For the second quarter, total sales increased 7.3% to $3.1 billion, driven by a 4.3% same-restaurant sales (SRS) gain and revenue from 30 net new restaurants.
Darden Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Surpass, Stock Up
DRI second-quarter EPS missed estimates, but revenues beat on 7.3% sales growth and 4.3% comps, sending shares up 5% in premarket trading.
Darden Q2 Review: Resilient Sales Despite Margin Pressure (Downgrade)
Darden Restaurants delivered resilient Q2 sales and reaffirmed guidance, despite margin pressure from elevated beef costs. LongHorn and Olive Garden posted strong same-store sales; beef-driven margin compression was most acute at LongHorn, but easing commodity pressures are expected. DRI maintains robust free cash flow, a secure 3.2% dividend, and a disciplined capital return strategy supported by a strong balance sheet.
Compared to Estimates, Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for Darden Restaurants (DRI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates
Darden Restaurants (DRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.03 per share a year ago.
Darden Posts Higher Profit, Shrugging Off Beef Inflation
Darden Restaurants reported higher fiscal second-quarter sales and profit and raised its full-year sales-growth guidance as it shrugged off impacts from soaring beef prices.
Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants hikes revenue outlook for second straight quarter
Darden Restaurants reported strong demand for Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. The restaurant company raised its full-year outlook for revenue growth for the second straight quarter.
Darden Gears Up to Post Q2 Earnings: Here's What You Must Know
DRI is set to report Q2 FY26 earnings on Dec. 18. EPS is projected at $2.10, with Olive Garden and LongHorn expected to lead revenue growth amid cost pressure.
Countdown to Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Darden Restaurants (DRI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended November 2025.
