https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/darden-restaurants-earnings-beat-estimates-but-olive-garden-growth-weakensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/darden-restaurants-earnings-beat-estimates-but-olive-garden-growth-weakenshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/darden-restaurants-earnings-beat-estimates-but-olive-garden-growth-weakens#u18116Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:52:16 +0000Darden Restaurants reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings that exceeded estimates, driven largely by LongHorn Steakhouse. However, the company's flagship Olive Garden brand experienced a deceleration in same-store sales growth. The company also announced a $1.5 billion share repurchase program and a dividend increase.What's confirmed:Darden Restaurants reported adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $3.66 for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2026.Total sales for the fourth quarter increased 13.7% to $3.72 billion.Same-restaurant sales growth for Olive Garden was 2.4%, while Long