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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.
In brief
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 economic headwinds, with Olive Garden driving 2.2% YoY revenue increase. Originally reported by Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered.
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.
The takeaway
Darden maintained revenue growth despite economic headwinds, with Olive Garden driving 2.2% YoY revenue increase.
