Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) operates popular dining chains like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. The stock hit a 52-week high of $228.27 but has fallen 19.7%. Over three months, it’s down 14.1%, while the S&P 500 gained 4.8%. Over longer periods, Darden has underperformed the index. The company’s Q1 2026 sales reached $3.04 billion, up 10.4% YoY, with same-restaurant sales rising 4.7%. Adjusted EPS was $1.97, missing estimates. Analysts are moderately bullish on Darden, with a “Moderate Buy” rating and a mean price target of $221.55, indicating a 20.9% upside.

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