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Darden Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, Analysts Adjust Price Targets Upwards

Mar 20, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The better-than-expected earnings and raised outlook indicate strong operational health, potentially driving the stock higher.

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Darden Restaurants reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings with adjusted EPS of $2.95, surpassing estimates. The company also raised fiscal 2026 sales and narrowed EPS guidance, prompting analysts to adjust their price targets upward, which is likely to support the stock's near-term performance.

  • Darden's Q3 adjusted EPS was $2.95, beating expectations.
  • Sales increased 5.9% YoY to $3.345 billion, exceeding consensus.
  • Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance narrowed, slightly above previous range.
  • Darden anticipates fiscal 2026 sales of $13.224 billion, above estimates.
  • Analysts raised price targets after Darden's strong earnings report.

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