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Darden Restaurants, Inc. Enters into $1,500,000,000 Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement

Fintel·19:58DRI▲+0.3%

Restaurant earnings will test whether owning more brands pays off

Shares of companies with multiple restaurant brands like Brinker and Darden are outperforming single-chain stocks like McDonald's and Chipotle.

CNBC·05:55DRI▲+0.3%

Tom’s Watch Bar names Shannon McNiel CEO

McNiel was previously co-CEO with Brooks Schaden, who will return to his role as CEO of Tom’s owner, SIF Partners.

Yahoo·09:35

Brinker International: A New Era Of Growth

Brinker (EAT) rated Buy with ~$236 target (~20% upside).

SeekingAlpha·03:21

3 Restaurant Stocks That Turn Burgers, Pizza and Pasta Into Dividend Income

McDonald's, Darden, and Yum! Brands all convert daily foot traffic into shareholder income, but only one of them kept raising its dividend when dining rooms went dark and customers disappeared.

Yahoo·07:15DRI▲+0.3%

Can Cracker Barrel Reverse Its 6.1% Traffic Decline in FY27?

CBRL aims to reverse its 6.1% traffic decline in fiscal 2027 through dinner menu upgrades, loyalty initiatives and value offerings amid consumer pressures.

Yahoo·10:00

FCPT Announces Extensions for 100% of Olive Garden and LongHorn Leases Maturing in 2027

MILL VALLEY, Calif., October 14, 2026--Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the execution of a master agreement, extension and exercise ("Master Agreement") with Darden Restaurants, Inc. and certain of its affiliates ("Darden") (NYSE:DRI) with respect to all 66 Olive Garden and LongHorn leases previous

Yahoo·17:14DRI▲+0.3%

Darden vs. McDonald’s: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy for Income Investors

Two restaurant stocks pay nearly identical dividends, but one cut its payout to the bone during the last downturn while the other kept raising through every storm. For retirees, that difference changes everything about which one belongs in a portfolio.

Yahoo·11:15DRI0.3%

What Domino's Pizza (DPZ) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) reported third-quarter operating income growth of 8.5%, excluding foreign-currency effects and minor refranchising true-up impacts, as higher franchise royalties and fees and supply-chain performance helped offset a challenging consumer backdrop. During the company’s ear

Yahoo·11:02

Can CAKE's Strong Traffic Offset Persistent Restaurant Cost Inflation?

The Cheesecake Factory's traffic growth, menu innovation and improved efficiency are boosting sales, but can they offset persistent food and labor cost inflation?

Yahoo·09:35

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Could Be 14% Undervalued On Its Dividend Update

Darden Restaurants (DRI) has put fresh income on the table by declaring a cash dividend of $1.62 per share, with an ex dividend date of 9 October 2026 that income focused investors will track closely. At a share price of $200.52, Darden Restaurants has seen short term share price pressure, with the 30 day share price return down 5.82%. By contrast, longer term total shareholder returns of 11.72% over 1 year and 64.47% over 3 years point to momentum that has built over time. Compare Darden...

Yahoo·15:15DRI▲+0.3%

3 Low-Volatility Stocks with Warning Signs

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Yahoo·04:19

Darden (DRI): LongHorn Keeps Carrying the Portfolio While Olive Garden’s Growth Fades

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) fiscal first-quarter results landed just short of Wall Street’s numbers on both lines, adjusted EPS of $2.05 against a $2.06 estimate, and revenue of $3.20 billion against $3.21 billion expected, sending shares down as much as 5% before CEO Rick Cardenas’ comments on the earnings call pared that loss to roughly […]

Yahoo·20:31DRI▲+0.3%

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock May Be 13% Undervalued After Q1 Earnings Miss

Darden Restaurants has given shareholders a solid ride over the past few years, yet its recent wobble and softer headline results now put a sharper spotlight on one question. Is the current share price in line with what the chain can realistically produce in cash flows over time, or has expectations work already done most of the lifting? Over the past 3 years the stock has returned about 54.6%, which puts real weight on whether the underlying cash generation can keep justifying that kind of...

Yahoo·09:12

Better Dividend Bet: DRI or SBUX? The Cash Flow Numbers Reveal a Clear Winner

Both Darden and Starbucks just got cheaper after steep selloffs, but one of them is quietly struggling to fund its own dividend from free cash flow while the other keeps raising payouts and buying back stock.

Yahoo·08:36DRI▲+0.3%

Darden Restaurants Serves Up Fresh Catalysts for a Stock Price Rally

Darden Restaurants posted steady Q1 FY2027 revenue growth and affirmed guidance, with strong cash flow supporting dividends and buybacks despite a post-earnings share price pullback.

Yahoo·09:20DRI▲+0.3%

Darden Is Winning Share, but One Analyst Says the Stock Is Already Fairly Priced

Why is Darden Restaurants stock down today? Get Wall Street's reaction to DRI's Q1 earnings, reaffirmed outlook, and price targets.

Benzinga·09:31DRI▲+0.3%

Darden: Don't Expect Much Out Of The Stock

Darden Restaurants is holding up but appears fairly valued amid macroeconomic pressures. Click here to read an analysis of DRI stock now.

SeekingAlpha·08:43DRI▲+0.3%

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Darden Restaurants, Lowers Price Target to $247

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $248 to $247.

Benzinga·07:45DRI▲+0.3%

DRI Q3 Deep Dive: Margin Pressures and Consumer Trends Shape Restaurant Performance

Restaurant company Darden (NYSE:DRI) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2026, with sales up 5.1% year on year to $3.2 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.04 per share was 1.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Yahoo·06:16DRI▲+0.3%

These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Darden After Q1 Results

Darden misses Q1 earnings and sales estimates but maintains FY2027 guidance. Analysts adjust price targets, with shares closing at $207.24.

Benzinga·05:06DRI▲+0.3%

Guggenheim Reiterates Buy on Darden Restaurants, Maintains $235 Price Target

Guggenheim analyst Gregory Francfort reiterates Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Buy and maintains $235 price target.

Benzinga·05:06DRI▲+0.3%

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Darden Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $245

Mizuho analyst Nick Setyan maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $235 to $245.

Benzinga·04:18DRI▲+0.3%

Freedom Capital Markets Maintains Buy on Darden Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $260

Freedom Capital Markets analyst Lynne Collier maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Buy and raises the price target from $255 to $260.

Benzinga·04:13DRI▲+0.3%

BTIG Reiterates Buy on Darden Restaurants, Maintains $235 Price Target

BTIG analyst Peter Saleh reiterates Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Buy and maintains $235 price target.

Benzinga·01:51DRI▲+0.3%

Darden Restaurants Shareholders Elect Board, Reject Disclosure Proposal

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) shareholders elected all nine nominees to the company’s board of directors and approved each management proposal presented at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, according to preliminary voting results announced during the virtual event. Chair Cindy Jamison said the com

Yahoo·01:01DRI▲+0.3%

Darden sales momentum strengthens despite casual-dining slowdown

Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) saw stronger aggregate sales momentum through August, prompting Bank of America (BofA) to raise its LongHorn forecast while cutting its Olive Garden estimate. The bank raised its estimate for LongHorn’s first-quarter fiscal 2027 same-store sales growth to...

Yahoo·14:05DRI▲+0.3%

How To Earn $500 A Month From Darden Restaurants Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Darden expects EPS of $2.05 and $3.21B revenue; its 3.03% dividend requires about $197,738 invested to generate $500 monthly.

Benzinga·03:13DRI▲+0.3%

Darden (DRI) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

Restaurant company Darden (NYSE:DRI) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday morning. Here’s what to look for.

Yahoo·23:00DRI▲+0.3%

Jim Cramer Prefers Brinker (EAT) Over Darden (DRI) Ahead of Earnings

During his game plan for the week, Jim Cramer said he prefers Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) over Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) during the September 18 episode of Mad Money, while praising Darden’s Olive Garden business. He said: Thursday, we get results from Darden. Okay, what’s that about?… Darden’s the parent of Olive Garden, and Olive […]

Yahoo·07:47DRI▲+0.3%

Casual Dining Stocks Are Having a Good Year. How to Play the Trend.

Shares of casual-dining operators have been among the restaurant sector’s brighter spots this year. Which chains are set up for success.

Yahoo·02:00

Darden Restaurants Stock: Is DRI Outperforming the Consumer Discretionary Sector?

Darden Restaurants stock has outpaced the Consumer Discretionary Sector over the past year, while analysts remain cautiously bullish about its prospects.

Yahoo·22:22DRI▲+0.3%

How Investors Are Reacting To Darden Restaurants (DRI) Ahead Of Its Next Earnings Report

Darden Restaurants is approaching its upcoming earnings report, with analysts previously projecting year-over-year growth in both earnings per share and revenue across key brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. This expectation of broad-based operational strength across Darden’s portfolio has drawn attention to how well its brands are holding up against broader casual dining pressures. We’ll now examine how these earnings expectations, particularly the projected revenue growth,...

Yahoo·20:29DRI0.3%

CAKE Targets North Italia Recovery: Can Traffic Turn Around?

The Cheesecake Factory targets a North Italia turnaround with value-focused menus, targeted marketing and operational improvements to revive traffic amid fierce competition.

Yahoo·10:54

Gear Up for Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Evaluate the expected performance of Darden Restaurants (DRI) for the quarter ended August 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Yahoo·09:15DRI▲+0.3%

What to Expect in Markets This Week: Costco, Other Consumer Companies Report; U.S. Central Bankers Hit the Conference Circuit

Investors will hear from a number of companies that sell consumer staples.

Yahoo·05:00

Darden Restaurants, Costco In Earnings Spotlight, Along With This IT Distributor

Darden stock has held up better than other restaurant stocks as the Olive Garden parent gets ready to report quarterly results.

Yahoo·12:07DRI▲+0.3%

Darden vs. McDonald’s: Which Restaurant Dividend Belongs in a Retirement Portfolio

McDonald's shares are sitting at two-year lows while Darden just handed investors an 8% raise, and that shifting math forces a hard question about which restaurant dividend a retiree can actually count on when the bills come due.

Yahoo·09:02DRI▲+0.3%

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now With Yields Over 3%

Interest rates are rising, but so are these healthy payouts.

Yahoo·12:12

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Darden Restaurants (DRI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Yahoo·10:00DRI▲+0.3%

Darden Seen Maintaining Outlook Despite Olive Garden Weakness in Fiscal First Quarter, UBS Says

Darden Restaurants (DRI) is likely to reiterate its full-year outlook after reporting strong fiscal

Yahoo·13:21DRI▲+0.3%

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Darden Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $248

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Buy and raises the price target from $245 to $248.

Benzinga·08:56DRI▲+0.3%

ServiceNow To Rally More Than 18%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Friday

Analysts raised targets for Darden, ServiceNow, Robinhood, Ibex and Workiva, while cutting targets for McDonald’s, Cerenome and Wingstop.

Benzinga·04:21DRI▲+0.3%

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Darden Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $220

Stephens & Co. analyst Jim Salera maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $216 to $220.

Benzinga·02:24DRI▲+0.3%

Lovesac (LOVE) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Lovesac (LOVE) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +10.26% and -1.31%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Yahoo·08:15

Brinker Expands Margins Despite Inflation: Is More Upside Ahead?

EAT is expanding margins despite inflation, with strong Chili's sales momentum and room for further earnings growth in fiscal 2027.

Yahoo·10:55

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Looks About Fairly Priced Despite Its 76% Run

Darden Restaurants stock has delivered a solid multi year gain, and at around US$220 per share the current valuation now looks close to its estimated intrinsic value on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) basis and roughly in line with market multiples rather than clearly cheap or clearly expensive. Darden Restaurants has returned 76.1% over 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price still leaves enough room for long term upside. For Darden Restaurants, the ability to keep turning...

Yahoo·09:14DRI▲+0.3%

CAKE Expands Restaurant Margins to a Decade High: More Upside Ahead?

CAKE's restaurant margins hit a decade high as traffic, productivity and sales leverage fuel gains, with further upside possible.

Yahoo·11:32

CAKE Stock Soars 70% in the Past 3 Months: Can the Rally Continue?

The Cheesecake Factory's 70% rally is backed by stronger traffic, margins, digital engagement and menu innovation. Can the momentum continue?

Yahoo·13:02

Darden Restaurants to Release Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results on September 24, 2026

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2027 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The Company will host a conference call, led by Rick Cardenas, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Raj Vennam, Chief Financial Officer, to review first quarter results and conduct a question‑and‑answer session on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Yahoo·17:00DRI▲+0.3%

BJ's Restaurants Stock Gains 44% in 3 Months: Can Momentum Hold?

BJRI rallies 43.7% in three months as traffic, menu innovation and profitability improve, but its premium valuation raises the bar for further gains.

Yahoo·12:00

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM) reported higher third-quarter earnings and revenue, citing broad-based growth across its businesses, improved margins and continued positive operating leverage, while management said it remains cautious about trade, geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertai

Yahoo·10:02

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Darden Restaurants, Raises Price Target to $237

Keybanc analyst Christopher Carril maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $228 to $237.

Benzinga·04:50DRI▲+0.3%

Bloomin' Brands: I Called The Turnaround Too Early, The Market Didn't

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is upgraded to Hold after a post-earnings rally, reflecting a more balanced risk/reward profile. Read more on BLMN stock here.

SeekingAlpha·04:40

Six Darden Executives Sold Within a Week. Here's What to Make of It

Connelly sold shares at $208.17 per share.

Yahoo·16:52DRI▲+0.3%

A Darden Executive Kept Just 742 Shares Directly After Selling. Here's What Investors Should Know

King sold shares at $210.42 each, reducing her direct common stock holdings by 85% while retaining a significant number of derivative securities.

Yahoo·16:39DRI▲+0.3%

Olive Garden's President Cashed In Options Struck at $124. Here's What to Know