DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) Earnings History & Surprises
NYSE:DRI • US2371941053
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At close: Mar 10, 2026
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After Hours: 3/10/2026, 7:13:48 PM
Past quarterly earnings results for DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI), including EPS and revenue actuals, analyst estimates, and surprise percentages. This page focuses on historical performance (not forecasts).
Earnings Snapshot
Next Earnings Date
Release DateMar 19, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.98
Revenue Estimate3.366B
Last Reported
Release DateDec 18, 2025
PeriodQ2 / 2026
EPS Reported$2.08
EPS Surprise -2.05%
Revenue Surprise 0.00%
Beat Rate
13%
EPS and Revenuebeats vs estimates
Quarterly Earnings Results
EPS & Revenue History (USD)
Actual vs estimated values, surprises, q2q growth and acceleration numbers for recent quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | EPS Est | EPS Surprise | EPS Q2Q | Revenue | Revenue Est | Revenue Surprise | Revenue Q2Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2.08 | 2.12 | -2.05% | 2.46% | 3.102B | 3.102B | 0.00% | 7.34% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.97 | 2.02 | -2.55% | 12.57% | 3.045B | 3.07B | -0.82% | 10.44% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.98 | 3.00 | -0.66% | 12.45% | 3.272B | 3.294B | -0.68% | 10.63% |
| Q3 2025 | 2.80 | 2.82 | -0.85% | 6.87% | 3.158B | 3.247B | -2.74% | 6.16% |
| Q2 2025 | 2.03 | 2.04 | -0.42% | 10.33% | 2.89B | 2.928B | -1.30% | 5.97% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.75 | 1.85 | -5.51% | -1.69% | 2.757B | 2.827B | -2.48% | 0.97% |
| Q4 2024 | 2.65 | 2.64 | 0.44% | 2.71% | 2.957B | 3.002B | -1.49% | 6.80% |
| Q3 2024 | 2.62 | 2.65 | -1.10% | 11.97% | 2.975B | 3.055B | -2.63% | 6.77% |
| Q2 2024 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 4.99% | 21.05% | 2.727B | 2.768B | -1.47% | 9.68% |
| Q1 2024 | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.27% | 16.34% | 2.731B | 2.736B | -0.20% | 11.63% |
| Q4 2023 | 2.58 | 2.56 | 0.61% | 13.66% | 2.769B | 2.797B | -1.00% | 6.38% |
| Q3 2023 | 2.34 | 2.27 | 3.10% | 22.51% | 2.786B | 2.762B | 0.88% | 13.77% |
| Q2 2023 | 1.52 | 1.45 | 4.75% | 2.70% | 2.487B | 2.455B | 1.28% | 9.43% |
| Q1 2023 | 1.53 | 1.58 | -2.92% | -13.07% | 2.446B | 2.492B | -1.84% | 6.08% |
| Q4 2022 | 2.27 | 2.23 | 1.70% | 11.82% | 2.603B | 2.566B | 1.44% | 14.20% |
| Q3 2022 | 1.91 | 2.12 | -9.89% | 94.90% | 2.449B | 2.536B | -3.43% | 41.31% |
| Q2 2022 | 1.48 | 1.44 | 2.64% | 100.00% | 2.272B | 2.252B | 0.90% | 37.17% |
| Q1 2022 | 1.76 | 1.66 | 5.84% | 214.29% | 2.306B | 2.259B | 2.08% | 50.98% |
| Q4 2021 | 2.03 | 1.81 | 11.98% | 263.71% | 2.279B | 2.212B | 3.04% | 79.45% |
| Q3 2021 | 0.98 | 0.70 | 39.78% | -48.42% | 1.733B | 1.646B | 5.29% | -26.15% |
| Q2 2021 | 0.74 | 0.72 | 2.85% | -33.93% | 1.657B | 1.702B | -2.67% | -19.45% |
| Q1 2021 | 0.56 | 0.05 | 967.08% | -59.42% | 1.527B | 1.576B | -3.08% | -28.42% |
| Q4 2020 | -1.24 | -1.66 | 25.38% | - | 1.27B | 1.272B | -0.15% | - |
| Q3 2020 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 0.10% | - | 2.347B | 2.346B | 0.02% | - |
| Q2 2020 | 1.12 | 1.08 | 3.82% | - | 2.056B | 2.083B | -1.28% | - |
| Q1 2020 | 1.38 | 1.37 | 0.47% | - | 2.134B | 2.16B | -1.21% | - |
Notes
- EPS and Revenue values are non-GAAP when available, otherwise GAAP.
- Surprise % is (Actual - Estimate) / |Estimate|. Green indicates positive surprise, red negative.
- Q2Q % is quarter-over-quarter growth. Green indicates growth, red indicates decline.
- Green right border indicates acceleration for sales or earnings growth. Acceleration is the case when the current Q2Q is above the previous Q2Q.
Earnings Q2Q Performance Trends
EPS Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration
Revenue Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration
Surprise distribution (Last 4 Quarters)
EPS beat statistics
EPS beat (4)
0
Average EPS beat (4)
-1.53%
Max EPS beat (4)
-0.66%
Min EPS beat (4)
-2.55%
Revenue beat statistics
Revenue beat (4)
1
Average Revenue beat (4)
-1.06%
Max Revenue beat (4)
0.00%
Min Revenue beat (4)
-2.74%
Analysis
In the last 4 quarters, DRI has not beaten EPS estimates in any release
DRI has beaten revenue estimates in 1 out of the last 4 releases
In the last 4 quarters, DRI reported -1.5% below the EPS estimates on average.
In the last 4 quarters, DRI reported -1.1% below the revenue estimates on average.
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC / DRI Earnings FAQ
Can you provide the last earnings date for DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC?
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) last reported earnings on 12/18/2025.
Can you provide information on whether DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC beat earnings estimates in the last quarter?
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) missed EPS estimates and beat revenue estimates in the most recent quarter.
How often does DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) beat earnings estimates?
In the last 4 quarters, DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) has beaten EPS estimates in 0 out of 4 releases.