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.
MU, DRI, NKE: Charting This Week's Earnings
Marley Kayden and Rick Ducat turn to three key companies reporting earnings this week. Marley takes investors through the news flow surrounding Micron (MU), Darden Restaurants (DRI), and Nike (NKE) heading into their reports.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Darden Restaurants (DRI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
2 Restaurant Stocks Struggling After Chipotle's Dismal Results
The shares of fast-casual restaurant chains CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA) and Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) are both moving lower today, after sector peer Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported dismal top-line quarterly results and slashed its full-year revenue forecast.
We Still Like Darden
Darden Restaurants, Inc. delivered mixed fiscal Q1 results, with strong overall sales growth but slight misses on revenue and EPS expectations. Comparable sales rose 4.7%, led by Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, while fine dining lagged; segment profits mirrored these trends. DRI increased its quarterly dividend to $1.50 and continues robust share buybacks, supporting a 3% yield and ongoing shareholder returns.
Jobless Claims Decreased More Than Expected
Pre-market futures are up to start the first trading session since the Fed lowered interest rates 25 basis points (bps) yesterday. New data out this morning sees futures rolling off their early tops, but ultimately the reports are good.
Darden Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Top, Stock Down
DRI's first-quarter earnings miss expectations while revenues beat, sending the stock down 8% despite a raised sales outlook.
