Darden Restaurants is a leading chain of full-service dining establishments that operates several well-known restaurant brands across the United States and Canada
The company owns and manages a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts, including fine dining and casual dining options, which cater to a wide range of culinary preferences and dining experiences. Through its commitment to quality food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Darden aims to create memorable dining experiences for its guests while continually evolving to meet changing consumer tastes and trends in the food industry.
Darden Restaurants reported a 6.2% YoY revenue increase to $3.158 billion for Q3, falling short of consensus. The company's same-restaurant sales rose 0.7%, driven by acquisitions. Darden's operating income grew 7.9%, and adjusted EPS of $2.80 surpassed expectations.
Restaurant company Darden (NYSE:DRI) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 6.2% year on year to $3.16 billion. On the other hand, the company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $12.1 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
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