Darden Restaurants beats earnings estimates, as Olive Garden parent predicts growth in 2026
1. Darden beat earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.98. 2. Same-store sales rose 4.6%, surpassing expectations of 3.5%. 3. Olive Garden's same-store sales increased significantly, up 6.9%. 4. Darden forecasted revenue growth of 7%-8% for fiscal year 2026. 5. A $1 billion share buyback program was authorized by the board.