Darden Restaurants Inc.
DRI | NYSE
$212.92
+$3.64 (+1.74%)
Sep 21, 2026, 10:26 AM ET · Market open
Company Profile
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Cardenas | Chief Executive Officer, President & Director |
| Christopher Chang | Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer |
| Rajesh Vennam | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
| Sarah H. King | Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer |
| Bradley Smith | President of International & Franchising |
| Courtney Aquilla | Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations |
| Douglas J. Milanes | Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer |
| Falon Farrell | President, Eddie V's & The Capital Grille |
| Jaime Bunker | Senior Vice President of Marketing - Olive Garden |
| John Felton | Senior Vice President of Marketing of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen |
| John Melvin Martin | President of Specialty Restaurant Group |
| Kevin Kalicak | Senior Vice President of Finance for Olive Garden |
| Laura Williamson | President of LongHorn Steakhouse |
| Lindsay L. Koren | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary |
| Mark Cooper | President of Bahama Breeze & Seasons 52 |
| Mike Wilson | Senior Vice President of Finance at LongHorn Steakhouse |
| Shane Elrod | Senior Vice President of Operations for Olive Garden |
| Susan Connelly | Senior Vice President and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer |
| Todd A. Burrowes | President of Business Development |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Sep 01, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Aug 13, 2026 | SC 13G/A | [Amend] Statement of acquisition of beneficial own... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | ARS | Filing |
| Aug 10, 2026 | DEFA14A | Filing |
| Aug 10, 2026 | DEF 14A | Filing |
| Aug 07, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Aug 04, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
Darden Restaurants Inc.
| Country | United States |
| IPO Date | May 8, 1995 |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Employees | 209,931 |
| CEO | Ricardo Cardenas |
Contact Details
1000 Darden Center Drive Orlando,
Florida 32837 United States
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | DRI |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Fiscal Year | June - May |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000940944 |
| CUSIP Number | 237194105 |
| ISIN Number | US2371941053 |
| SIC Code | 5812 |
Recent News
- 4 hours ago / zacks.comGear Up for Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- 3 days ago / zacks.comDarden Prepares to Report Q1 Results: Key Things to Watch
- 3 days ago / 247wallst.comDarden vs. McDonald's: Which Restaurant Dividend Belongs in a Retirement Portfolio
- 4 days ago / zacks.comDarden Restaurants (DRI) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- 4 days ago / benzinga.comDarden Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
- 25 days ago / prnewswire.comDarden Restaurants to Release Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results on September 24, 2026
- 28 days ago / benzinga.comThis Darden Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Upgrades For Monday
- 1 month ago / fool.comSix Darden Executives Sold Within a Week. Here's What to Make of It
- 1 month ago / fool.comA Darden Executive Kept Just 742 Shares Directly After Selling. Here's What Investors Should Know
- 1 month ago / fool.comLongHorn's President Sold Darden Stock After a 9.5% Sales Jump. Here's What to Know
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