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Darden Restaurants Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary18 Sep, 2025
Executive summary
Total sales rose 10.4% year-over-year to $3.04 billion, driven by a 4.7% blended same-restaurant sales increase, new restaurant openings, and the Chuy's acquisition.
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations increased 12.6% to $1.97, with reported EPS at $2.19.
Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse led segment growth, with Olive Garden's same-restaurant sales up 5.9% and LongHorn up 5.5%.
The sale of eight Olive Garden Canada locations was completed, with a development agreement for 30 new units and ongoing royalties.
Quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share declared, and $183 million in share repurchases executed, with $865 million remaining authorized.
Financial highlights
Operating income grew 26% to $339.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA reached $439 million.
Net earnings from continuing operations were $257.9 million, with adjusted net earnings at $231.4 million.
Restaurant-level EBITDA margin was 18.9%, down 10 basis points year-over-year.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $342.5 million.
Capital expenditures rose to $174.1 million, supporting new builds and remodels.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 total sales growth projected at 7.5% to 8.5%, with same-restaurant sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%.
Adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $10.50–$10.70, including $0.20 from the 53rd week.
Approximately 65 new restaurant openings and capital spending of $700–$750 million planned.
Effective tax rate anticipated at 13%.
Chuy's results to be included in same-restaurant sales metrics starting Q4 fiscal 2026.
Assess Chuy's contribution to Other Business segment
Detail capital allocation priorities for FY26
Why did Bahama Breeze restaurant count decline?
Beef cost coverage and pricing flexibility?
Olive Garden lighter portions: traffic or check?
Drivers of casual dining segment strength
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Darden Restaurants is an American multi-brand restaurant operator. It owns and operates several popular chain restaurants concentrated in the US, Canada, and other countries across the Americas. Darden owns over 1,800, and several of their restaurant brands operate on a franchise model, with Olive Garden being the most notable example and holding. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.
The Green Frog and General Mills
While the Darden of today is a diversified multinational corporation, its roots can be traced back to a small establishment called The Green Frog in Waycross, Georgia. Bill Darden opened the restaurant when he was just 19, and his little diner quickly became very popular. One of the most notable things about this is the fact that he welcomed everyone to his restaurant, something that was far from being the norm in the segregated Deep South at the time. Bill Darden founded Red Lobster in 1968 with the first locations seeing great early success, he eventually sold the chain to General Mills. However, he got a role within the company, and under his supervision and with the resources of General Mills, the company grew rapidly.
General Mills eventually decided to divest its restaurant operations, and in 1995 what we today know as Darden Restaurants saw the light of day. Following the divestiture, the company acquired and opened a number of new franchises, and today it owns several different chains.
The Restaurants
The company’s largest and most recognizable holding is Olive Garden, a full-service restaurant focusing on American-Italian food. Roughly 50% of the company’s revenue is generated by the chain, but it's far from being the only restaurant that Darden owns and operates. Other holdings include Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s, and several others.
Franchising
Unlike companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks, which operate more or less exclusively on a franchising model, Darden has traditionally owned and operated its locations itself, but in recent years the company has started offering select franchising opportunities for prospective franchisees.
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