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Darden Q4 Mixed Results; 2027 Outlook Appears Subdued

Jun 25, 2026, 7:51 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Mixed Q4 results with a slight EPS beat but revenue miss, plus full-year guidance at the low end, sparked an immediate ~3% premarket drop. The weakness in Olive Garden SSS and conservative 2027 outlook may cap multiple expansion and keep DRI under pressure until visibility improves, as seen in prior restaurant names reacting to cautious guidance.

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Darden posted a mixed Q4: overall sales rose, but Olive Garden and fine-dining SSS missed expectations. The company guided 2027 revenue and earnings at the low end of estimates, triggering a roughly 3% premarket decline. The plan calls for 2.5–3.5% SSS growth and 75–80 new locations, signaling a cautious near-term stance for the portfolio.

Darden reports mixed Q4 results; Olive Garden SSS trails forecasts.
LongHorn SSS rose 9.5%, beating estimates; Olive Garden 2.4%.
Fiscal 2027 guidance: sales $13.60B-$13.75B, EPS $11.10-$11.35.
Shares fall ~3% in premarket trading after results and guidance.

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