Darden Restaurants

DRI

Market cap $23.4B

Here is how Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Victoria's Secret (VSCO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year financial results before the market opens on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Restaurant sales rose for the third straight month despite soaring gas prices, lifting prospects for SBUX, DRI and ARMK.

DRI's LongHorn Steakhouse posts 7.2% comps, beating industry trends with strong traffic, value appeal and execution, positioning it as a key growth driver.

DRI taps AI and forecasting tools to sharpen restaurant efficiency, boosting labor planning, reducing waste and improving service without replacing workers.

AT&T, Darden Restaurants, and Philip Morris International offer reliable dividends above 3% and steady earnings growth in a volatile market.

DRI trades at a discount with steady comps growth and solid traffic, but margin pressure and macro uncertainty temper its near-term upside.

DRI faces beef-driven cost pressure, but steady sales and a cautious pricing strategy aim to balance margins and customer traffic.

DRI's multi-brand portfolio shows synchronized growth as all segments post positive comps, boosting revenues, traffic and positioning it ahead of peers.

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