Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Darden Restaurants, Inc.Darden Restaurants, Inc.22.22.84%53%1.93.3

Earnings Call Q3 2026

March 19, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: Darden Restaurants reported Q3 total sales of $3.3 billion, a 5.9% increase year-over-year, with same-restaurant sales growth of 4.2%, significantly outperforming the industry benchmark by 540 basis points. This growth was supported by the successful operational execution of all major brands, particularly LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden.
Guidance for Q4 and FY2026: The company has updated its guidance, expecting total sales growth of approximately 9.5% for FY2026, with same-restaurant sales growth of about 4.5%. For Q4, total sales growth is projected between 13% to 14.5%, with adjusted diluted net earnings per share expected to be between $3.59 and $3.69, reflecting positive sales momentum despite tough comparisons from the previous year.
Promotional Strategies: Darden has adjusted its promotional strategy, eliminating three weeks of price-point promotions at Olive Garden last quarter but extending the Buy One Take One offer by an additional week this quarter, supported by increased marketing. This reflects a strategic decision to drive traffic and sales amidst challenging weather conditions in Q3.

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$229.00

Target Price by Analysts

8.3% upsideDarden Restaurants Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$173.94

Current Fair Value

17.7% downside

Overvalued by 17.7% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$24.22 Billion
Enterprise Value$30.99 Billion
Dividend Yield$6.00 (2.84%)
Earnings per Share$8.93
Beta0.59
Outstanding Shares115,900,000

Return

Return on Equity52.55%ROE
Return on Assets8.58%
Return on Invested Capital13.48%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio22.17P/E Ratio
PEG-431.88PEG
Price to Sales1.92Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio11.75Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue2.43
Enterprise Value to EBIT22.37
Enterprise Value to Net Income28
Total Debt to Enterprise0.23
Debt to Equity3.34Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
March 19, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.94
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.33 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
June 19, 2026
EPS Estimate
$3.64
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.73 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.8770 13.36%
Total Calls663,400 22.12%
Total Puts581,800 32.41%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %95.47% 1.74%
Total Invested$21.68B 4.59%
Investors Holding1,057 22.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Darden Restaurants, Inc.

185 employees
CEO: Eugene Lee

Darden is a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V's.

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Joint Committee on Taxation

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Finance

This powerful committee controls taxation, trade, and entitlement spending. Its decisions on corporate tax rates, trade policies affecting food imports, and programs impacting consumer spending directly influence Darden's profitability and market valuation.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

This committee's oversight of the Farm Bill directly impacts agricultural policies and commodity prices, which are major input costs for Darden Restaurants, affecting food supply and pricing.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

This committee directly regulates labor laws, including minimum wage, worker benefits, and unionization, which are critical operational cost factors and regulatory considerations for the highly labor-intensive restaurant industry.