Darden Restaurants Set to Report Q1 Earnings with Strong Growth Expectations
Darden Restaurants (DRI) prepares to unveil its Q1 Fiscal 2026 results on September 18, with analysts projecting a 14% rise in EPS to $2.00 and a 10% revenue increase to $3.04 billion. The stock has climbed over 14% year-to-date, buoyed by robust same-store sales at Olive Garden and optimistic guidance.
UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains a Buy rating, anticipating earnings upside from sales momentum. Olive Garden's same-store sales are expected to outperform consensus at 6%-7.5%, while LongHorn Steakhouse targets mid-6% growth.