Darden Restaurants Inc Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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5-Yr Fwd EPS Growth
8.4%projected annual EPS growth
Analyst Coverage
24analysts covering
FY Revenue (est.)
$13.7Bnext fiscal year
FY EPS (est.)
$11.27next fiscal year
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
Blended Same-Restaurant Sales Growth Quarterly420.0%Target: 1.5% to 3.5%
Olive Garden Same-Restaurant Sales Growth Quarterly320.0%Target: 1.5% to 3.5%
LongHorn Steakhouse Same-Restaurant Sales Growth Quarterly720.0%Target: 1.5% to 3.5%
New Restaurant Openings Quarterly31.0Target: Approximately 70 for Fiscal 2026
Watch Items
- Commodity inflation and elevated beef prices impact on restaurant-level marginTrigger: Commodity inflation exceeding 3.5% or beef price increases causing margin compression >50 bpsAction: Re-evaluate long-term operating margin projections and assess pricing strategy adjustments if wage and commodity inflation outpaces same-store sales growth.
- Bahama Breeze Brand RestructuringTrigger: 14 permanent closures and 14 brand conversionsAction: Track execution of closures and conversions over the next 12 to 18 months, ensuring manager retention targets (>70%) are met.
Research as of 2 Sep 2026