Darden Restaurants to Release Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results on March 19, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Feb 19, 2026

Value's Full Plate: Food Stocks Worth Watching & YUM Options Trade

Looking for a place to take your Valentine's Day date? Many consumers are searching for value this year amid sticky inflation, with Dan Ahrens turning to companies in the food industry he sees leading the charge.

Bahama Breeze restaurant chain closing after nearly 30 years in business

Darden Restaurants said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze's 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands.

New York Post • Feb 4, 2026

Bahama Breeze is closing all locations, but Olive Garden parent will convert some restaurants. See the full list

Olive Garden parent company Darden Restaurants has announced that it will shut down its Bahama Breeze restaurant chain for good. But in an unusual move, some current Bahama Breeze locations will live on as a different brand, while the remaining stores will close.

Fast Company • Feb 4, 2026

Darden Stock Gains As It Plans To Close 14 Bahama Breeze Restaurants

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) shares traded higher on Tuesday after the company finalized its review of the Bahama Breeze brand.

Benzinga • Feb 3, 2026

Bye-bye, Bahama Breeze: Olive Garden parent gives up on restaurant chain after years of struggles

The Bahama Breeze restaurant chain is closing, with half of the restaurants being shuttered and the other half converting to parent company Darden's other brands.

Market Watch • Feb 3, 2026

Darden Restaurants Completes Exploration of Strategic Alternatives for Bahama Breeze

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. ("Darden") (NYSE: DRI) today announced that it has completed its exploration of strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze.

PRNewsWire • Feb 3, 2026

Darden Restaurants: Wonderful Business At A Below Average Price

Darden Restaurants delivers resilient sales and traffic growth, leveraging brand strength and operational scale despite inflationary pressures. DRI trades at a forward P/E of 18.6, below its 10-year average, offering a 3% dividend yield and consistent share buybacks. Management guides for 9% full-year sales growth, 11% adjusted EPS growth, and continued expansion through new restaurant openings and delivery channels.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 28, 2026

Final Trade: VST, EEK, MSFT, DRI

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.

CNBC Television • Jan 23, 2026

Darden Restaurants: Solid Execution, Working Strategies, And A More Durable Earnings Profile

Darden Restaurants upgraded to Buy as core brands drive robust same-store sales growth and outperform industry peers. DRI's strategic focus on value over margin, including pricing below inflation, is consolidating market share and enhancing brand loyalty. Uber Direct partnership and lighter menu portions are validated growth drivers, increasing delivery sales and visit frequency among key customer segments.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 20, 2026