Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-09-18. Here’s what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Darden Restaurants will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00.
Anticipation surrounds Darden Restaurants’s announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
Overview of Past Earnings
The company’s EPS beat by $0.01 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here’s a look at Darden Restaurants’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 2.97 | 2.79 | 2.02 | 1.83 |
| EPS Actual | 2.98 | 2.80 | 2.03 | 1.75 |
| Price Change % | 1.00% | 0.00% | 2.00% | -1.00% |
Tracking Darden Restaurants’s Stock Performance
Shares of Darden Restaurants were trading at $210.04 as of September 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 22.72%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.
Analyst Observations about Darden Restaurants
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Darden Restaurants.
The consensus rating for Darden Restaurants is Neutral, based on 17 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $235.24, there’s a potential 12.0% upside.