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title: "DRI Earnings: Darden Restaurants’ Q2 2026 sales and profit rise YoY"
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description: "Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported a 7.3% year-over-year increase in total sales to $3.1 billion for Q2 2026. Same-restaurant sales rose 4.3%, with Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse seeing growth. Net earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.03, up from $1.82 in Q2 2025. Adjusted EPS increased to $2.08. CEO Rick Cardenas highlighted overcoming commodity headwinds and investing for long-term success."
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# DRI Earnings: Darden Restaurants’ Q2 2026 sales and profit rise YoY

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), a leading fine dining restaurant chain, on Thursday reported an increase in sales and adjusted earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

Total sales increased 7.3% year-over-year to $3.1 billion in the second quarter. Consolidated same-restaurant sales increased 4.3% year-over-year, with _Olive Garden_ and _LongHorn Steakhouse_ comparable sales growing 4.7% and 5.9%, respectively.

Net earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.03, compared to $1.82 per share in Q2 2025. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations increased to $2.08 in Q3 from $2.03 in the prior-year quarter.

_“Despite facing significant commodity headwinds, we leveraged our four competitive advantages to provide strong value for our guests, and we made appropriate investments in the business to ensure long-term success,”_ said Darden’s CEO Rick Cardenas.

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