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Darden Restaurants Boosts Outlook Amid Rising Ingredient Costs

12/18/2025

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported strong sales growth for Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse in Milpitas, California, on December 16, 2025.
The company raised its full-year revenue growth outlook for the second consecutive quarter, while noting margins were pressured by higher ingredient costs.
For the fiscal second quarter, net income was $237.2 million, or $2.03 per share.
Revenue rose 7.3% to $3.1 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported strong sales growth for Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse in Milpitas, California, on December 16, 2025.
The company raised its full-year revenue growth outlook for the second consecutive quarter, while noting margins were pressured by higher ingredient costs.
For the fiscal second quarter, net income was $237.2 million, or $2.03 per share.
Revenue rose 7.3% to $3.1 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations.