Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/darden-restaurants-stock-falls-as-olive-garden-reports-slower-growthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Darden Restaurants Stock Declines Following Olive Garden Growth Slowdownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/darden-restaurants-stock-falls-as-olive-garden-reports-slower-growthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/darden-restaurants-stock-falls-as-olive-garden-reports-slower-growth#u85644Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:46:14 +0000Darden Restaurants shares fell after Olive Garden reported slower growth and the company missed earnings expectations. Higher labor and food costs pressured margins, though overall sales rose. The company is currently attempting to recover lunch traffic at Olive Garden to offset these trends. Investors are reacting to the combination of missing financial views and the impact of rising operational expenses on the bottom line.Why it mattersDarden Restaurants operates a portfolio of dining brands, with Olive Garden serving as a primary driver of performance. Margin pressure from inflation in labo