Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is a major full-service dining company in the U.S. and Canada, operating over 1,700 restaurants under various brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Despite recent underperformance in the market, DRI stock has risen 5.1% over the past year. However, the company reported a disappointing Q1 2026 earnings, causing shares to plummet 7.7% on Sept. 18. While DRI raised its annual sales growth outlook, operating costs surged, leading to mixed investor sentiment. Analysts expect adjusted EPS to grow by 11.1% in fiscal year 2026, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by analysts.

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