Darden's Q4: Sales Up, Profit Nears Expectations

Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, reported a 7.3% increase in sales for Q4 2025, reaching $3.1 billion, slightly surpassing analyst predictions. Although profit per share fell short of expectations, EBITDA exceeded them. Every restaurant segment showed positive sales growth, and the company maintained its full-year profit guidance. Darden expanded its locations and saw a 4.3% rise in same-store sales, indicating a healthy growth trajectory. The stock reacted positively, trading up 3.8% post-announcement.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.