Darden's Q4 Beats, Olive Garden Drives Growth

Darden Restaurants Q4 2025 results surpassed Wall Streets revenue expectations, with a 7.3% increase to $3.1 billion. Adjusted earnings per share slightly missed the consensus but still boosted investor confidence. Same-store sales rose 4.3% across brands, driven by Olive Gardens popular offerings and new delivery options. CEO Rick Cardenas highlighted record guest satisfaction and operational improvements, offsetting rising beef costs to maintain steady operating margins. Analysts questioned beef price relief and delivery scalability, but Darden remains optimistic about growth drivers like Olive Gardens nationwide lighter portion menu and wider delivery adoption. The company now operates over 2,182 locations, with a market cap of $22.09 billion and shares trading near $187.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.