Darden (DRI) Q1 FY27 earnings call

Earnings call· Aug 2026 (Q1 FY27)· Consumer Discretionary· Sep 24, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Darden delivered a solid start to fiscal 2027, with results in line with expectations, driven by strong performance across its diversified portfolio of brands. Despite facing headwinds from the World Cup and specific menu mix shifts, the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, emphasizing its disciplined strategy, consistent execution, and focus on long-term shareholder value through operational excellence and strategic capital deployment.

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DRI operating KPIs by quarter

DRI operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI	Feb 2026 Q3 FY26	May 2026 Q4 FY26	Change vs prior quarter
Employees	200K We've got 200,000 employees in this company and only about 1,000 of them work here. Source: earnings call transcript	200K+ In closing, I want to thank our over 200,000 team members for everything they do. Source: earnings call transcript	—

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