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Darden Restaurants

DRI

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#1,004

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)94%

Price to earnings ratio18.9

Market capitalization22.4B

Earnings per share10.4

Dividend yield (TTM)3.29%

Revenue (annual)13.2B

Net income (annual)1.2B

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What share of all stock conversation is about DRI?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% +0	0.01% 0	0% +0	0% -0.01

Sep 24

Darden Restaurants (DRI) reported Q1 FY2027 earnings, with revenue of $3.20B, a 5.1% YoY increase, but missing expectations.
The company's profitability declined due to increased labor, food, and restaurant costs, while Olive Garden reported slower growth.
DRI's stock price fell after the earnings report, with some analysts attributing the decline to weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about DRI that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	16.67%	16.67% -83.33	72.06% -20.77
Bearish	—	83.33%	83.33% +83.33	27.94% +20.77

Bullish· Dec 18

Darden Restaurants (DRI) exceeded top-line expectations in Q2, with every segment delivering positive same-restaurant sales.
The company raised its full-year outlook for revenue growth, citing strong demand across Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.
DRI's sales increased 7.3% to $3.1 billion in Q2, driven by a 4.3% blended same-restaurant sales increase and sales from 30 net new restaurants.

Bearish· Sep 18

Darden Restaurants (DRI) missed Q1 EPS expectations by 3c and fell short on revenue, despite posting in-line revenue and reaffirming FY26 EPS guidance.
The company's fine dining weakness dragged results, and the stock is now eyeing its 5th straight loss, with options traders piling into puts.
The stock's 9.7% drop on Q1 EPS miss is a sign of the consumer broadly remaining under pressure, with the market rally being powered by and centered around AI, not a "rising-tide-lifts-all-boats" market.

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Topics

Of the messages about DRI that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Announcements	—	33.02%	24.22%	5.42%
Analysts	—	0%	7.23%	38.95%
Macro	—	4.65%	41.99%	53.29%
Earnings	—	62.33%	26.56%	1.37%
Controversies	—	0%	0%	0.02%
Technical Analysis	—	0%	0%	0.94%

Earnings· Dec 18

Darden Restaurants' Q2 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.08, missing the estimated $2.10.
The company's total sales increased 7.3% to $3.1 billion, driven by a 4.3% same-restaurant sales growth.
Darden Restaurants raised its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance above estimates, and its shares are trading higher following the better-than-expected Q2 sales results.

Analysts· Mar 24

Credit Suisse maintains an Outperform rating on Darden Restaurants with a price target raised to $165.
Analysts at Bank of America, Robert W. Baird, Citigroup, Barclays, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, BMO Capital Markets, Truist Financial Co, Stephens, and Wedbush have also raised their price targets for DRI.
Price target movements for DRI range from $150 to $173, with the largest movements coming from Bank of America and Barclays.

Announcements· Dec 18

Darden Restaurants, Inc. ($DRI) reported Q2 2026 results with adj. EPS of $2.08, revenue of $3.10B, and net income of $237.4M, driven by strong same-restaurant sales across all brands.
The company declared a quarterly dividend and updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook, with total sales increasing 7.3% to $3.102.1 million in Q2 and same-restaurant sales growing 4.3% consolidated.
Darden Restaurants repurchased $222 million of common stock in Q2 and opened 30 net new restaurants, with FY26 guidance provided for 8.5-9.3% sales growth and $10.50-$10.70 adj. EPS.

Technical Analysis· Sep 18

$DRI has a potential bounce at 188.5s, with a target of 193.1s.
Shorts in $DRI are likely to start covering at 190.00, with a potential break and hold above this level.
A double bottom formation at 190c suggests a possible rebound in $DRI, with a target of 200 if algos buy the dips.

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Community

Of the messages about DRI, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	0%	54.09%	59.65%	19.5%
Newcomers	100%	45.91%	40.35%	80.5%

Regulars· Sep 24

Darden Restaurants' Q1 2027 earnings missed expectations, with revenue of $3.2B and EPS of $2.05, but still showed a 5% growth in total sales and a 4.1% growth in adjusted EPS.
The company's steak brand, LongHorn Steakhouse, carried Darden through the quarter, while Olive Garden's sales cooled, but Darden still reaffirmed its FY27 guidance.
Despite the earnings miss, the stock is expected to come under pressure once option traders are out, and some analysts consider the balance sheet to be one of the worst they've ever seen.

Newcomers· Sep 23

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is expected to make a significant move after its earnings announcement tomorrow.
The upcoming earnings report is generating interest among investors, with some users seeking thoughts and analysis on the company's performance.
The post about Olive Garden highlights the casual dining experience offered by Darden Restaurants, Inc., a key aspect of the company's business.

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) fiscal first-quarter results landed just short of Wall Street’s numbers on both lines, adjusted EPS of $2.05 against a $2.06 estimate, and revenue of $3.20 billion against $3.21 billion expected, sending shares down as much as 5% before CEO Rick Cardenas’ comments on the earnings call pared that loss to roughly […]

1d agoYahoo Finance

Bernstein reiterates Darden stock rating on improving sales trends

1d agoInvesting.com

Americans are eating out less, but one restaurant chain is surging

3d agothestreet.com

Darden Restaurants Serves Up Fresh Catalysts for a Stock Price Rally

Darden Restaurants posted steady Q1 FY2027 revenue growth and affirmed guidance, with strong cash flow supporting dividends and buybacks despite a post-earnings share price pullback.

3d agoYahoo Finance

What's Going On With Darden Restaurants Stock Friday? - Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI)

Why is Darden Restaurants stock down today? Get Wall Street's reaction to DRI's Q1 earnings, reaffirmed outlook, and price targets.

4d agoBenzinga

Darden: Don't Expect Much Out Of The Stock (NYSE:DRI)

4d agoSeeking Alpha

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Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical
Restaurants

Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a full-service restaurant company that operates a broad portfolio of casual, polished casual, and fine-dining brands across the United States. Its core business centers on delivering dine-in and takeout experiences through company-owned restaurants under banners such as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, and Chuy’s. The company serves a wide range of consumers seeking Italian, steakhouse, seafood, and specialty dining formats, with operations organized around major business segments that reflect its diverse brand mix. Darden Restaurants, Inc. plays a significant role in the U.S. restaurant market by combining national scale with a portfolio of differentiated concepts that target everyday dining, premium occasions, and broader casual dining demand.

Website

Location

1000 Darden Center Drive

Orlando, FL, 32837

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about DRI?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% +0	0.01% 0	0% +0	0% -0.01

Sep 24

Darden Restaurants (DRI) reported Q1 FY2027 earnings, with revenue of $3.20B, a 5.1% YoY increase, but missing expectations.
The company's profitability declined due to increased labor, food, and restaurant costs, while Olive Garden reported slower growth.
DRI's stock price fell after the earnings report, with some analysts attributing the decline to weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about DRI that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	16.67%	16.67% -83.33	72.06% -20.77
Bearish	—	83.33%	83.33% +83.33	27.94% +20.77

Bullish· Dec 18

Darden Restaurants (DRI) exceeded top-line expectations in Q2, with every segment delivering positive same-restaurant sales.
The company raised its full-year outlook for revenue growth, citing strong demand across Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.
DRI's sales increased 7.3% to $3.1 billion in Q2, driven by a 4.3% blended same-restaurant sales increase and sales from 30 net new restaurants.

Bearish· Sep 18

Darden Restaurants (DRI) missed Q1 EPS expectations by 3c and fell short on revenue, despite posting in-line revenue and reaffirming FY26 EPS guidance.
The company's fine dining weakness dragged results, and the stock is now eyeing its 5th straight loss, with options traders piling into puts.
The stock's 9.7% drop on Q1 EPS miss is a sign of the consumer broadly remaining under pressure, with the market rally being powered by and centered around AI, not a "rising-tide-lifts-all-boats" market.

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Topics

Of the messages about DRI that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Announcements	—	33.02%	24.22%	5.42%
Analysts	—	0%	7.23%	38.95%
Macro	—	4.65%	41.99%	53.29%
Earnings	—	62.33%	26.56%	1.37%
Controversies	—	0%	0%	0.02%
Technical Analysis	—	0%	0%	0.94%

Earnings· Dec 18

Darden Restaurants' Q2 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.08, missing the estimated $2.10.
The company's total sales increased 7.3% to $3.1 billion, driven by a 4.3% same-restaurant sales growth.
Darden Restaurants raised its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance above estimates, and its shares are trading higher following the better-than-expected Q2 sales results.

Analysts· Mar 24

Credit Suisse maintains an Outperform rating on Darden Restaurants with a price target raised to $165.
Analysts at Bank of America, Robert W. Baird, Citigroup, Barclays, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, BMO Capital Markets, Truist Financial Co, Stephens, and Wedbush have also raised their price targets for DRI.
Price target movements for DRI range from $150 to $173, with the largest movements coming from Bank of America and Barclays.

Announcements· Dec 18

Darden Restaurants, Inc. ($DRI) reported Q2 2026 results with adj. EPS of $2.08, revenue of $3.10B, and net income of $237.4M, driven by strong same-restaurant sales across all brands.
The company declared a quarterly dividend and updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook, with total sales increasing 7.3% to $3.102.1 million in Q2 and same-restaurant sales growing 4.3% consolidated.
Darden Restaurants repurchased $222 million of common stock in Q2 and opened 30 net new restaurants, with FY26 guidance provided for 8.5-9.3% sales growth and $10.50-$10.70 adj. EPS.

Technical Analysis· Sep 18

$DRI has a potential bounce at 188.5s, with a target of 193.1s.
Shorts in $DRI are likely to start covering at 190.00, with a potential break and hold above this level.
A double bottom formation at 190c suggests a possible rebound in $DRI, with a target of 200 if algos buy the dips.

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Community

Of the messages about DRI, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	0%	54.09%	59.65%	19.5%
Newcomers	100%	45.91%	40.35%	80.5%

Regulars· Sep 24

Darden Restaurants' Q1 2027 earnings missed expectations, with revenue of $3.2B and EPS of $2.05, but still showed a 5% growth in total sales and a 4.1% growth in adjusted EPS.
The company's steak brand, LongHorn Steakhouse, carried Darden through the quarter, while Olive Garden's sales cooled, but Darden still reaffirmed its FY27 guidance.
Despite the earnings miss, the stock is expected to come under pressure once option traders are out, and some analysts consider the balance sheet to be one of the worst they've ever seen.

Newcomers· Sep 23

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is expected to make a significant move after its earnings announcement tomorrow.
The upcoming earnings report is generating interest among investors, with some users seeking thoughts and analysis on the company's performance.
The post about Olive Garden highlights the casual dining experience offered by Darden Restaurants, Inc., a key aspect of the company's business.

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Darden Restaurants

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Sep 24

Bullish· Dec 18

Bearish· Sep 18

Earnings· Dec 18

Analysts· Mar 24

Announcements· Dec 18

Technical Analysis· Sep 18

Regulars· Sep 24

Newcomers· Sep 23

Darden (DRI): LongHorn Keeps Carrying the Portfolio While Olive Garden’s Growth Fades

Bernstein reiterates Darden stock rating on improving sales trends

Americans are eating out less, but one restaurant chain is surging

Darden Restaurants Serves Up Fresh Catalysts for a Stock Price Rally

What's Going On With Darden Restaurants Stock Friday? - Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI)

Darden: Don't Expect Much Out Of The Stock (NYSE:DRI)

Also Discussed

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

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Darden (DRI): LongHorn Keeps Carrying the Portfolio While Olive Garden’s Growth Fades

Bernstein reiterates Darden stock rating on improving sales trends

Americans are eating out less, but one restaurant chain is surging

Darden Restaurants Serves Up Fresh Catalysts for a Stock Price Rally

What's Going On With Darden Restaurants Stock Friday? - Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI)

Darden: Don't Expect Much Out Of The Stock (NYSE:DRI)

Also Discussed

Social

Sep 24

Bullish· Dec 18

Bearish· Sep 18

Earnings· Dec 18

Analysts· Mar 24

Announcements· Dec 18

Technical Analysis· Sep 18

Regulars· Sep 24

Newcomers· Sep 23