# Darden Restaurants Q1 2027 Earnings Beat

> Darden Restaurants reports 5.1% sales growth and $2.04 EPS for Q1 2027
- Title: Darden Restaurants Q1 2027 Earnings Beat | Shortify
- Summary: Darden Restaurants reports 5.1% sales growth and $2.04 EPS for Q1 2027 Darden Restaurants' Q1 2027 earnings show 5.1% sales growth and $2.04 per share…
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- Source: Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered — https://news.alphastreet.com/key-highlights-from-darden-restaurants-dri-q1-2027-earnings-results
- Author: Staff Editor 1
- Published: 2026-09-24T11:11:11+00:00
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- Topics: darden restaurants, q1 2027, earnings, sales, eps, dri
## Q1 2027 Results
Darden Restaurants reported first quarter 2027 earnings with $3.2 billion in sales.
## Sales Growth
Total sales increased 5.1% year-over-year to $3.2 billion.
## Restaurant Performance
Blended same-restaurant sales grew 3.1% on fiscal calendar basis and 3.2% on comparable calendar basis.
## Net Earnings
Net earnings were $233.4 million, or $2.04 per share, compared to $257.8 million last year.
## EPS Guidance
For fiscal year 2027, the company expects EPS from continuing operations of $11.10-11.35.
## Key takeaway

Darden Restaurants' Q1 2027 earnings show 5.1% sales growth and $2.04 per share earnings