Q4 2026 Earnings

EX-99.1 3 exhibit991-q4fy26.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program; and Provides Fiscal 2027 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, which included a 53rd week of operations compared to 52 weeks last year. Fourth Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights • Total sales increased 13.7% to $3.72 billion driven by 7.6% in additional sales from an extra week of operations, a blended same-restaurant sales 1 increase of 4.6%, and sales from 43 net new restaurants • Same-restaurant sales: Consolidated Darden 1 4.6% Olive Garden 2.4% LongHorn Steakhouse 9.5% Fine Dining 1.9% Other Business 1 4.6% • Reported di...