# Darden Restaurants Q1 2027 Earnings Beat

> Darden Restaurants reports 5.1% revenue growth and $2.05 EPS for Q1 2027, with analysts cautious on stock outlook.
- Title: Darden Restaurants Q1 2027 Earnings Beat | Shortify
- Summary: Darden Restaurants reports 5.1% revenue growth and $2.05 EPS for Q1 2027, with analysts cautious on stock outlook. Darden maintained revenue growth despite…
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- Source: Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered — https://news.alphastreet.com/darden-restaurants-reports-q1-2027-results-sales-up-5-1
- Author: AlphaStreet Newsdesk
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:13:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: darden restaurants, dri, q1 2027, olive garden, revenue growth, eps, analysts, stock
## Q1 2027 Results
Darden Restaurants reported Q1 2027 adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $2.05, revenue of $3.20 billion, and $269 million net income.
## Revenue Growth
Revenue increased 5.1% year-over-year to $3.20 billion, with blended same-restaurant sales rising 3.1%.
## Olive Garden Lead
Olive Garden generated $1.33 billion in revenue, up 2.2% year-over-year, confirming its role as Darden's largest contributor.
## Full-Year Guidance
Management guided fiscal year 2027 GAAP EPS to $11.10 to $11.35, showing confidence in earnings trajectory.
## Analyst Sentiment
Wall Street analysts hold 10 buy, 12 hold, and 1 sell rating on Darden stock, indicating cautious optimism.
## Key takeaway

Darden maintained revenue growth despite economic headwinds, with Olive Garden driving 2.2% YoY revenue increase.