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Created: 2025-06-22 07:00:32 UTC

Earnings summary $DRI (2025-06-20):
Darden Restaurants' FY2025 Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, driven by strong same-restaurant sales growth.

* Olive Garden's "buy one, take one" offer and off-premise strength boosted sales, outperforming industry benchmarks.  Delivery grew significantly.
* LongHorn Steakhouse also exceeded expectations, achieving record sales and guest satisfaction.
* Cheddar's launched nationwide delivery.
* Several brands reached all-time high guest satisfaction scores.

FY2025 highlights:

* Same-restaurant sales up 2%, exceeding industry benchmark.
* Total sales surpassed $XX billion.
* Adjusted diluted EPS increased XXX% to $XXXX.

FY2026 outlook:

* Total sales growth of 7-8% (includes extra week).
* Same-restaurant sales growth of 2-3.5%.
* 60-65 new restaurant openings.
* Adjusted diluted EPS between $XXXXX and $XXXXX.

Strategic updates:

* Bahama Breeze strategic alternatives considered (potential sale).
* Sale of Canadian Olive Garden locations underway.
* New international franchise agreements signed.
* Leadership changes announced.

Long-term framework updated with increased emphasis on sales growth and reinvestment.


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