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DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 18, 2025)

Filed December 18, 2025For Securities:DRI

Summary

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has filed an 8-K on December 18, 2025, to report its fiscal 2026 second quarter results. The filing includes a furnished news release detailing the company's financial performance and outlook. While the specific financial figures are contained within the news release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K serves as the official notification of the release of this information to the public. Investors should review the accompanying news release for detailed financial metrics, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. The report also announces the declaration of a quarterly dividend and provides an updated outlook for fiscal year 2026. The furnished information is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into Securities Act filings unless specifically referenced. Therefore, investors should focus on the content of the news release itself for substantive analysis of Darden's performance and strategic direction.

Key Highlights

  • 1Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) announced fiscal 2026 second quarter results via a furnished news release.
  • 2The company declared a quarterly dividend.
  • 3Darden provided an updated financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
  • 4The 8-K filing itself primarily serves as notification of the earnings release; detailed financials are in Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6Investors should refer to the news release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results and operational details are located in the news release titled 'Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook,' which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Yes, the news release accompanying this 8-K filing indicates that Darden Restaurants declared a quarterly dividend.

Yes, the news release furnished with this 8-K filing includes an updated financial outlook for Darden's fiscal year 2026.

No, as stated in the filing, the information provided in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.