Darden Restaurants, Inc.
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Financial Performance
Revenue
$13.211B
Market Cap
$19.8B
Net Income
$1.2B
Employees
190,000
Darden Restaurants operates as the undisputed, hyper-efficient juggernaut of American casual dining. Under CEO Rick Cardenas, Darden generated exactly $11.4 billion in revenue and maintains a $19.8 billion market cap with a workforce of exactly 190000 employees. The financial narrative in 2026 is entirely defined by its scale advantage; while independent restaurants are being crushed by structural wage inflation Darden is utilizing its immense supply chain purchasing power and optimized labor scheduling software to severely undercut competitors on price, driving foot traffic to Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse despite a broader consumer spending pullback.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
+9.4%
4-Year CAGR
+8.2%
Peak Year
2026
Trend
Consistent Growth
Darden Restaurants, Inc. has reported revenue across 5 fiscal years, compounding at +8.2% annually over 4 years. The most recent year saw a 9.4% increase versus the prior year. Revenue peaked in 2026 at $13.2B. Out of 4 reported periods, 4 showed growth and 0 showed a decline.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $13.2B | $1.2B | +9.4% |
| FY2025 | $12.1B | $1.0B | +6.0% |
| FY2024 | $11.4B | $1.0B | +8.6% |
| FY2023 | $10.5B | $982M | +8.9% |
| FY2022 | $9.6B | $953M | — |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings, annual earnings releases, and verified financial disclosures.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported approximately $11.4B in fiscal year 2026 with a team of 190,000 employees worldwide.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. strategically balances reinvestment into core R&D with operational cost discipline, focusing on workflow automation to expand operating margins in 2026.
Financial performance in Full-service restaurants and casual dining is driven by steady cash generation and pricing power, enabling Darden Restaurants, Inc. to reinvest in high-return strategic initiatives.
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CorpDigest. "Darden Restaurants, Inc. Revenue & Financials." CorpDigest, https://corpdigest.com/company/darden-restaurants/financials.<div style="font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;max-width:520px"><strong>Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported $13B in revenue (FY2026).</strong><br>Source: <a href="https://corpdigest.com/company/darden-restaurants/financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CorpDigest — Darden Restaurants, Inc. financials</a></div>