Earnings Results
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported quarterly earnings results on June 25, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Consumer Cyclical company reported earnings per share of $3.66, beating the consensus estimate of $3.64 by $0.02 per share. Revenue came in at $3.7B, missing the estimate of $3.7B.
Company Overview
Darden Restaurants's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $211.97 with a market capitalization of $21.5B.
Darden Restaurants's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Darden Restaurants should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
Darden Restaurants Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q4 (Jun 2026) | $3.66 | $3.64 | +0.5% |
| Q3 (Mar 2026) | $2.95 | $2.95 | +0.0% |
| Q1 (Sep 2025) | $1.97 | $2.02 | -2.6% |
| Q4 (Jun 2025) | $2.98 | $3.00 | -0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Darden Restaurants report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our DRI earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did DRI beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q4 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our DRI earnings page.