DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC, 10-Q filed on 3/27/2026
Quarterly Report
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Cover Page - shares
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Mar. 16, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
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Entity File Number 1-13666  
Entity Registrant Name DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code FL  
Entity Tax Identification Number 59-3305930  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1000 Darden Center Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Orlando,  
Entity Address, State or Province FL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 32837  
City Area Code 407  
Local Phone Number 245-4000  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, without par value  
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Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   114,535,003
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-25  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Sales $ 3,345.3 $ 3,158.0 $ 9,492.1 $ 8,805.0
Costs and expenses:        
Restaurant labor 1,046.9 995.0 3,035.0 2,811.1
Marketing expenses 39.4 35.4 137.2 128.9
Pre-opening costs 8.8 6.1 22.8 16.1
General and administrative expenses 121.5 116.7 375.4 387.2
Depreciation and amortization 141.8 131.9 414.8 381.1
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 25.1 0.1 (19.8) 1.1
Total operating costs and expenses 2,938.9 2,739.8 8,426.1 7,825.5
Operating income 406.4 418.2 1,066.0 979.5
Interest, net 49.6 45.5 143.0 128.8
Earnings before income taxes 356.8 372.7 923.0 850.7
Income tax expense 46.2 49.0 117.1 103.7
Earnings from continuing operations 310.6 323.7 805.9 747.0
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $1.3, $0.2, $1.6 and $0.7, respectively (3.8) (0.3) (4.1) (1.2)
Net earnings $ 306.8 $ 323.4 $ 801.8 $ 745.8
Basic net earnings per share:        
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ 2.70 $ 2.76 $ 6.95 $ 6.35
Losses from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) (0.03) 0 (0.04) (0.01)
Net earnings (in dollars per share) 2.67 2.76 6.91 6.34
Diluted net earnings per share:        
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share) 2.68 2.74 6.91 6.30
Losses from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) (0.03) 0 (0.04) (0.01)
Net earnings (in dollars per share) $ 2.65 $ 2.74 $ 6.87 $ 6.29
Average number of common shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 115.0 117.2 115.9 117.7
Diluted (in shares) 115.8 118.0 116.7 118.5
Food and beverage        
Costs and expenses:        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses $ 1,026.7 $ 953.6 $ 2,919.5 $ 2,673.1
Restaurant expenses        
Costs and expenses:        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses $ 528.7 $ 501.0 $ 1,541.2 $ 1,426.9
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Tax benefit of discontinued operations $ 1.3 $ 0.2 $ 1.6 $ 0.7
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net earnings $ 306.8 $ 323.4 $ 801.8 $ 745.8
Foreign currency adjustment 0.8 0.0 (4.2) 0.0
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of unrecognized gains and losses on derivatives, net of taxes of $0.3, $(0.2), $0.4 and $0.4, respectively 5.8 4.2 (3.5) 7.1
Net unamortized gain (loss) arising during the period, including amortization of unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss), net of taxes of $0.0, $0.0, $0.1 and $0.1, respectively, related to pension and other post-employment benefits 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) 6.7 4.3 (7.4) 7.5
Total comprehensive income $ 313.5 $ 327.7 $ 794.4 $ 753.3
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of unrecognized gains and losses on derivatives, tax $ 0.3 $ (0.2) $ 0.4 $ 0.4
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss), tax $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.1 $ 0.1
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 240.4 $ 240.0
Receivables, net 107.7 93.8
Inventories 345.3 311.6
Prepaid income taxes 179.3 135.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 136.5 156.7
Total current assets 1,009.2 937.7
Land, buildings and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $4,426.0 and $4,066.4, respectively 4,984.4 4,716.0
Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,478.1 3,555.9
Goodwill 1,658.2 1,659.4
Trademarks 1,346.4 1,346.4
Other assets 412.5 371.6
Total assets 12,888.8 12,587.0
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 451.4 439.6
Short-term debt 290.0 0.0
Accrued payroll 203.5 207.5
Accrued income taxes 1.4 4.7
Other accrued taxes 79.7 83.0
Unearned revenues 654.9 599.4
Other current liabilities 927.4 913.3
Total current liabilities 2,608.3 2,247.5
Long-term debt 2,141.0 2,128.9
Deferred income taxes 354.2 278.8
Operating lease liabilities - non-current 3,754.3 3,816.9
Other liabilities 1,927.0 1,803.6
Total liabilities 10,784.8 10,275.7
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock and surplus 2,297.0 2,295.6
Retained earnings (deficit) (217.4) (16.1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 24.4 31.8
Total stockholders’ equity 2,104.0 2,311.3
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 12,888.8 $ 12,587.0
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Accumulated depreciation and amortization of land, buildings and equipment $ 4,426.0 $ 4,066.4
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
Total
Common Stock And Surplus
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance (in shares) at May. 26, 2024   118,900    
Beginning balance at May. 26, 2024 $ 2,242.5 $ 2,252.4 $ (35.5) $ 25.6
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Net earnings 745.8   745.8  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 7.5     7.5
Dividends declared (497.8)   (497.8)  
Stock option exercises (in shares)   300    
Stock option exercises 29.4 $ 29.4    
Stock-based compensation 35.9 $ 35.9    
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)   (2,400)    
Repurchases of common stock (367.2) $ (46.3) (320.9)  
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans (in shares)   300    
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans 9.5 $ 9.5    
Other (2.6) $ (2.6)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 23, 2025   117,100    
Ending balance at Feb. 23, 2025 2,203.0 $ 2,278.3 (108.4) 33.1
Beginning balance (in shares) at Nov. 24, 2024   117,200    
Beginning balance at Nov. 24, 2024 2,070.9 $ 2,261.0 (218.9) 28.8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Net earnings 323.4   323.4  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 4.3     4.3
Dividends declared (165.6)   (165.6)  
Stock option exercises (in shares)   100    
Stock option exercises 13.9 $ 13.9    
Stock-based compensation 6.0 $ 6.0    
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)   (300)    
Repurchases of common stock (53.0) $ (5.7) (47.3)  
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans (in shares)   100    
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans 3.2 $ 3.2    
Other (0.1) $ (0.1)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 23, 2025   117,100    
Ending balance at Feb. 23, 2025 2,203.0 $ 2,278.3 (108.4) 33.1
Beginning balance (in shares) at May. 25, 2025   117,000    
Beginning balance at May. 25, 2025 2,311.3 $ 2,295.6 (16.1) 31.8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Net earnings 801.8   801.8  
Other comprehensive income (loss) (7.4)     (7.4)
Dividends declared $ (525.2)   (525.2)  
Stock option exercises (in shares) 90 100    
Stock option exercises $ 7.9 $ 7.9    
Stock-based compensation 41.5 $ 41.5    
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)   (2,700)    
Repurchases of common stock (531.5) $ (53.6) (477.9)  
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans (in shares)   300    
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans 10.3 $ 10.3    
Other (4.7) $ (4.7)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 22, 2026   114,700    
Ending balance at Feb. 22, 2026 2,104.0 $ 2,297.0 (217.4) 24.4
Beginning balance (in shares) at Nov. 23, 2025   115,300    
Beginning balance at Nov. 23, 2025 2,080.4 $ 2,298.4 (235.7) 17.7
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Net earnings 306.8   306.8  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 6.7     6.7
Dividends declared (174.2)   (174.2)  
Stock option exercises 1.9 1.9    
Stock-based compensation 7.3 $ 7.3    
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)   (700)    
Repurchases of common stock (127.2) $ (12.9) (114.3)  
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans (in shares)   100    
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans 3.6 $ 3.6    
Other (1.3) $ (1.3)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 22, 2026   114,700    
Ending balance at Feb. 22, 2026 $ 2,104.0 $ 2,297.0 $ (217.4) $ 24.4
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]        
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) $ 1.50 $ 1.40 $ 4.50 $ 4.20
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Cash flows—operating activities    
Net earnings $ 801.8 $ 745.8
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax 4.1 1.2
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings from continuing operations to cash flows:    
Depreciation and amortization 414.8 381.1
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net (19.8) 1.1
Stock-based compensation expense 66.5 64.5
Change in current assets and liabilities (30.2) 50.0
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (1.1) (1.2)
Deferred income taxes 80.1 27.2
Change in other assets and liabilities (9.3) (12.1)
Unrealized change in trust-owned life insurance value (30.8) (11.1)
Other, net 4.9 3.5
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 1,281.0 1,250.0
Cash flows—investing activities    
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment (540.9) (472.6)
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings and equipment 33.0 0.0
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0.0 (613.7)
Purchases of capitalized software and other assets (18.5) (17.9)
Other, net 3.3 4.6
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations (523.1) (1,099.6)
Cash flows—financing activities    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 18.2 38.9
Dividends paid (521.5) (494.6)
Repurchases of common stock, inclusive of excise tax (534.4) (367.2)
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt, net 290.0 (28.6)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0.0 750.0
Principal payments on finance leases, net (13.8) (15.5)
Payment of debt issuance costs 0.0 (6.9)
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations (761.5) (123.9)
Cash flows—discontinued operations    
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations (2.4) (7.9)
Net cash used in discontinued operations (2.4) (7.9)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (6.0) 18.6
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period 254.5 220.1
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period 248.5 238.7
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:    
Cash and cash equivalents 240.4 224.2
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 8.1 14.5
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows 248.5 238.7
Cash flows from changes in current assets and liabilities    
Receivables, net 0.3 15.0
Inventories (33.7) (32.1)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4.1 (4.4)
Accounts payable (0.5) 7.2
Accrued payroll (3.9) 8.9
Prepaid/accrued income taxes (46.1) (12.2)
Other accrued taxes (3.3) (0.4)
Unearned revenues 55.5 45.7
Other current liabilities (2.6) 22.3
Change in current assets and liabilities $ (30.2) $ 50.0
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Basis of Presentation
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (we, our, Darden or the Company) owns and operates full-service dining restaurants in the United States under the trade names Olive Garden®, LongHorn Steakhouse®, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen®, Chuy’s®, Yard House®, Ruth’s Chris Steak House® (Ruth’s Chris), The Capital Grille®, Seasons 52®, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood® (Eddie V’s), Bahama Breeze®, and The Capital Burger®. As of February 22, 2026, through subsidiaries, we own and operate all of our restaurants in the United States, except for five restaurants we manage through joint venture or other contractual agreements and 87 franchised restaurants. We also have 77 international franchised restaurants in operation located in Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
We have prepared these consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. We operate on a 52/53-week fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in May. Our fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 will contain 53 weeks of operation. Operating results for interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes to consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 25, 2025. We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of sales and costs and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
We have reclassified certain amounts in prior-period financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.
On July 14, 2025, we closed on the sale of eight Olive Garden restaurants in Canada (Olive Garden Canada Restaurants) to Recipe Unlimited Corporation (Recipe). All gains and losses on disposition have been aggregated in impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net on our consolidated statement of earnings. See Note 7 for additional information. At the closing, Darden and Recipe entered into an area development agreement and franchise agreements, pursuant to which Recipe will operate current and any new restaurants contemplated thereunder under the Olive Garden trade name and will pay royalties for use of the trade name.
On our June 2025 earnings call, we announced the decision to explore strategic alternatives for the Bahama Breeze brand, which includes 28 company‑owned restaurants and one franchised restaurant. As part of this review, we evaluated a potential sale of the brand as well as the conversion of certain restaurants to other Darden brands. On February 3, 2026, we announced the completion of this process and our expectation that we will permanently close approximately 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants on or about April 5, 2026, and convert the remaining approximately 14 restaurants to other Darden brands over the next 12–18 months. As a result of the expected closures, we impaired the assets related to the 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants to be closed. See Note 7 for additional information.
On October 11, 2024, we acquired 100 percent of the equity interest of Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (Chuy’s), in an all-cash transaction of $649.1 million in total consideration, $613.7 million in net cash consideration, inclusive of the $35.4 million of cash on Chuy’s balance sheet at closing. As a result of the acquisition and related integration efforts, we incurred expenses of approximately $8.5 million ($6.4 million, net of tax) during the nine months ended February 22, 2026, which are included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of earnings. We finalized the purchase price allocation related to the Chuy’s acquisition in the first quarter of 2026, which resulted in $267.2 million of goodwill, representing sales and unit growth opportunities, in addition to supply chain and support cost synergies.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Adopted
As of May 25, 2025, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 did not impact the Company’s results of operations, cash flow, or financial condition. See Note 6 for the Company’s segment disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which updates income tax disclosures related to rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments also provide further disclosure comparability. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The amendments should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures. We plan to adopt in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires detailed disclosure amounts for purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and depreciation, depletion and amortization as part of oil and gas producing activities in each relevant expense caption on the income statement. The ASU requires companies to include amounts already required by GAAP in the same disclosure, provide a qualitative description of remaining amounts not separately disaggregated, and disclose the total selling expenses along with the definition of selling expenses in annual reports. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures. We plan to adopt the amendment in fiscal 2028.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software Costs (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU modernizes outdated guidance for internal-use software costs to reflect current development practices, including agile and iterative methods, replacing the previous waterfall-based model. The amendments eliminate the requirement to classify costs by development stages (preliminary, application development, and post-implementation) and introduce a principles-based threshold for capitalization. Under the new guidance, capitalization begins when management authorizes and commits funding for the project and it is probable the project will be completed and the software will perform its intended function (probable-to-complete threshold). Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We plan to adopt the amendment in fiscal 2028.
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Revenue Recognition
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition  
Deferred revenue liabilities from contracts with customers included on our accompanying consolidated balance sheets was comprised of the following:
(in millions)February 22, 2026May 25, 2025
Unearned revenues
Deferred gift card revenue$688.5 $628.8 
Deferred gift card discounts(34.6)(30.1)
Other1.0 0.7 
Total$654.9 $599.4 
Other liabilities
Deferred franchise fees - non-current$11.3 $5.3 
The following table presents a rollforward of deferred gift card revenue:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Beginning balance$593.8 $576.9 $628.8 $620.6 
Sale of Olive Garden Canada gift card balances— — (0.4)— 
Acquired deferred gift card revenue— — — 2.6 
Activations348.2 346.5 614.2 599.9 
Redemptions and breakage(253.5)(250.7)(554.1)(550.4)
Ending balance$688.5 $672.7 $688.5 $672.7 
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Additional Financial Information
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Additional Financial Information Additional Financial Information
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
The components of lease assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet were as follows:
(in millions)Balance Sheet ClassificationFebruary 22, 2026May 25, 2025
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets$3,478.1 $3,555.9 
Finance lease right-of-use assetsLand, buildings and equipment, net1,389.7 1,294.2 
Total lease assets, net1
$4,867.8 $4,850.1 
Operating lease liabilities - currentOther current liabilities$218.0 $220.1 
Finance lease liabilities - currentOther current liabilities16.1 23.8 
Operating lease liabilities - non-currentOperating lease liabilities - non-current3,754.3 3,816.9 
Finance lease liabilities - non-currentOther liabilities1,706.3 1,583.8 
Total lease liabilities1
$5,694.7 $5,644.6 
1 Includes $4.1 million of right-of-use assets and $8.2 million of lease liabilities related to defaulted restaurant leases of a formerly owned brand.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Nine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Cash paid for interest and income taxes were as follows:
    Interest, net of amounts capitalized$130.3 $114.5 
    Income taxes, net of refunds74.5 80.9 
Non-cash investing and financing activities were as follows:
    Increase in land, buildings and equipment through accrued purchases$59.2 $43.6 
    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities2
51.4 360.2 
    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities97.9 104.0 
    Net change in right-of-use assets mainly due to reclassification between categories
    upon modification
101.2 95.2 
2 Fiscal 2025 includes $334.2 million from the acquisition of Chuy’s.
We had restricted cash of $8.1 million and $14.5 million as of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025, respectively, which represents cash held as security for a standby letter of credit. Restricted cash is included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for further details regarding standby letters of credit.
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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for continuing operations for the three months ended February 22, 2026 was 12.9 percent compared to an effective income tax rate for the three months ended February 23, 2025 of 13.1 percent. The decrease in the tax rate is primarily driven by mark to market impacts on hedges related to our deferred compensation programs. The effective income tax rate for continuing operations for the nine months ended February 22, 2026 was 12.7 percent compared to an effective income tax rate for the nine months ended February 23, 2025 of 12.2 percent. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily attributable to a reduction in an expected IRS refund, partially offset by the adjustment of our expected tax liability related to the disposition of the Olive Garden Canada Restaurants.
Included in our remaining balance of unrecognized tax benefits is $1.4 million related to tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts could change within the next 12 months based on the outcome of examinations or as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions.
H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was enacted on July 4, 2025. The legislation included several provisions that impact the timing and magnitude of certain tax deductions, including restoring 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property and the immediate expensing of domestic research and development costs. We have applied the provisions impacting our financial position for the nine months ended February 22, 2026, and will continue to assess the potential impacts on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as additional guidance from the OBBBA is issued.
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Net Earnings per Share
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Earnings per Share Net Earnings per Share
Outstanding stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled performance stock units granted by us represent the only dilutive effect reflected in diluted weighted average shares outstanding, none of which impact the numerator of the diluted net earnings per share computation. Stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled performance stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted net earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive, were as follows: 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Anti-dilutive stock-based compensation awards0.2 — 0.1 0.1 
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Segment Information
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
We manage our restaurant brands, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Chuy’s, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s, Bahama Breeze, and The Capital Burger in North America as operating segments. The brands operate principally in the U.S. within the full-service dining segment. We aggregate our operating segments into reportable segments based on a combination of the size, economic characteristics and sub-segment of full-service dining within which each brand operates. We have four reportable segments: (1) Olive Garden, (2) LongHorn Steakhouse, (3) Fine Dining and (4) Other Business.
The Olive Garden segment includes the results of our company-owned Olive Garden restaurants in the U.S. and Canada (through the disposition date of all Olive Garden Canada Restaurants). The LongHorn Steakhouse segment includes the results of our company-owned LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in the U.S. The Fine Dining segment aggregates our premium brands that operate within the fine-dining sub-segment of full-service dining and includes the results of our company-owned Ruth’s Chris, The Capital Grille, and Eddie V’s restaurants in the U.S. The Other Business segment aggregates our remaining brands and includes the results of our company-owned Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Chuy’s, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, and The Capital Burger restaurants, in the U.S. and results from our franchise operations.
External sales are derived principally from food and beverage sales. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of sales, and the customers and long-lived assets of our reportable segments are predominantly in the U.S. There were no material transactions among reportable segments during the quarter and nine months ended February 22, 2026.
Resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, whom the Company has determined to be its Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). Our CODM uses segment profit as the measure for assessing performance of our segments. Segment profit includes revenues and expenses directly attributable to restaurant-level results of operations (sometimes referred to as restaurant-level earnings). Non-cash lease-related expenses from our operating segments are recorded to the corporate level as restaurant expenses (which is a component of segment profit), pre-opening costs and depreciation and amortization. Additionally, our lease-related right-of-use assets are not managed or evaluated at the operating segment level, but rather at the corporate level.
During the fourth quarter of 2025, we changed our reporting of segment profit to exclude pre-opening costs in order to better align with our internal reporting and provide a better representation of restaurant-level operating costs. Fiscal 2025 figures for the three and nine months ended February 23, 2025 were recast for comparability.
The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP.
(in millions)Olive GardenLongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the three months ended February 22, 2026
Sales$1,393.0 $854.2 $402.0 $696.1 $— $3,345.3 
Food and beverage332.7 360.5 128.9 204.6 — 1,026.7 
Restaurant labor482.7 218.7 106.6 238.9 — 1,046.9 
Restaurant expenses230.7 113.2 75.3 136.8 (27.3)528.7 
Marketing26.9 2.8 2.7 7.0 — 39.4 
Segment profit$320.0 $159.0 $88.5 $108.8 $27.3 $703.6 
Depreciation and amortization$50.5 $24.6 $18.0 $31.4 $17.3 $141.8 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — 25.1 25.1 
Pre-opening costs2.7 3.0 0.5 1.3 1.3 8.8 
(in millions)
Olive Garden1
LongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the nine months ended February 22, 2026
Sales$4,056.8 $2,406.5 $1,004.7 $2,024.1 $— $9,492.1 
Food and beverage971.3 1,026.7 326.3 595.2 — 2,919.5 
Restaurant labor1,423.2 626.7 288.6 696.5 — 3,035.0 
Restaurant expenses677.5 323.8 208.7 406.7 (75.5)1,541.2 
Marketing99.9 9.4 7.0 20.9 — 137.2 
Segment profit$884.9 $419.9 $174.1 $304.8 $75.5 $1,859.2 
Depreciation and amortization$148.2 $70.7 $53.0 $94.1 $48.8 $414.8 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — (19.8)(19.8)
Pre-opening costs6.1 6.1 2.1 5.0 3.5 22.8 
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment188.3 149.8 71.0 131.8 — 540.9 
(in millions)
Olive Garden1
LongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the three months ended February 23, 2025
Sales$1,330.3 $768.1 $385.3 $674.3 $— $3,158.0 
Food and beverage320.0 315.0 122.4 196.2 — 953.6 
Restaurant labor464.1 198.7 101.1 231.1 — 995.0 
Restaurant expenses214.1 101.5 72.3 134.7 (21.6)501.0 
Marketing24.6 1.3 2.7 6.8 — 35.4 
Segment profit$307.5 $151.6 $86.8 $105.5 $21.6 $673.0 
Depreciation and amortization$46.9 $21.3 $17.6 $32.1 $14.0 $131.9 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — 0.1 $0.1 
Pre-opening costs0.9 2.3 0.7 1.5 0.7 6.1 
(in millions)
Olive Garden1
LongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the nine months ended February 23, 2025
Sales$3,831.9 $2,191.7 $970.2 $1,811.2 $— $8,805.0 
Food and beverage926.8 902.3 309.1 534.9 — 2,673.1 
Restaurant labor1,346.4 570.1 272.7 621.9 — 2,811.1 
Restaurant expenses626.2 297.3 201.8 365.6 (64.0)1,426.9 
Marketing97.1 7.1 7.0 17.7 — 128.9 
Segment profit$835.4 $414.9 $179.6 $271.1 $64.0 $1,765.0 
Depreciation and amortization$138.4 $62.2 $51.8 $87.1 $41.6 $381.1 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — 1.1 1.1 
Pre-opening costs2.7 3.8 3.2 4.2 2.2 16.1 
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment187.4 109.2 73.3 102.7 — 472.6 
1 Segment results include sales from the Olive Garden Canada Restaurants sold on July 14, 2025.
(in millions)February 22, 2026May 25, 2025
Segment Assets
Olive Garden$2,920.5 $2,880.5 
LongHorn Steakhouse2,206.1 2,077.1 
Fine Dining2,661.6 2,623.5 
Other Business3,809.9 3,821.0 
Corporate1,290.7 1,184.9 
Consolidated$12,888.8 $12,587.0 
A reconciliation of segment profit to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes is below.
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Segment profit$703.6 $673.0 $1,859.2 $1,765.0 
Less pre-opening costs(8.8)(6.1)(22.8)(16.1)
Less general and administrative expenses(121.5)(116.7)(375.4)(387.2)
Less depreciation and amortization(141.8)(131.9)(414.8)(381.1)
Less impairments and gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net(25.1)(0.1)19.8 (1.1)
Less interest, net(49.6)(45.5)(143.0)(128.8)
Earnings before income taxes$356.8 $372.7 $923.0 $850.7 
v3.26.1
Impairments and Disposal of Assets
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]  
Impairments and Disposal of Assets Impairments and Disposal of Assets
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net, in our accompanying consolidated statements of earnings were comprised of the following:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Restaurant impairments$22.4 $— $22.4 $— 
Disposal (gains) losses— — (45.0)0.1 
Other2.7 0.1 2.8 1.0 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net$25.1 $0.1 $(19.8)$1.1 

Restaurant impairments for the three and nine months ended February 22, 2026 were primarily related to the expected closures of restaurants and conversions of certain Bahama Breeze restaurants to other Darden brands. Disposal (gains) losses for the nine months ended February 22, 2026 were primarily related to the sale of the assets of the Olive Garden Canada Restaurants and certain liabilities related thereto. Disposal (gains) losses for the nine months ended February 23, 2025 were related to the closure of previously impaired restaurants. Other impacts for the three months and nine months ended February 22, 2026 were primarily related to lease terminations. Other impacts for the three and nine months ended February 23, 2025 were related to right-of-use asset adjustments on early lease terminations, product loss from a facility fire in our distribution network, and liquor license impairment.
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)
The components of AOCI, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended February 22, 2026 were as follows:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gains (Losses) on DerivativesBenefit Plan Funding PositionAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at November 23, 2025$(0.4)$21.1 $(3.0)$17.7 
Gain (loss)0.8 7.2 — 8.0 
Reclassification realized in net earnings— (1.4)0.1 (1.3)
Balance at February 22, 2026$0.4 $26.9 $(2.9)$24.4 
Balance at May 25, 2025$4.6 $30.4 $(3.2)$31.8 
Gain (loss)0.8 (0.8)— — 
Reclassification realized in net earnings(5.0)(2.7)0.3 (7.4)
Balance at February 22, 2026$0.4 $26.9 $(2.9)$24.4 
The components of AOCI, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended February 23, 2025 were as follows:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Gains (Losses) on DerivativesBenefit Plan Funding PositionAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at November 24, 2024$4.6 $27.4 $(3.2)$28.8 
Gain (loss)— 4.6 — 4.6 
Reclassification realized in net earnings— (0.4)0.1 (0.3)
Balance at February 23, 2025$4.6 $31.6 $(3.1)$33.1 
Balance at May 26, 2024$4.6 $24.5 $(3.5)$25.6 
Gain (loss)— 7.9 — 7.9 
Reclassification realized in net earnings— (0.8)0.4 (0.4)
Balance at February 23, 2025$4.6 $31.6 $(3.1)$33.1 
The following table presents the amounts and line items in our consolidated statements of earnings where adjustments reclassified from AOCI into net earnings were recorded.
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)
AOCI Components
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in EarningsFebruary 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Derivatives
Commodity contracts
(1)$0.7 $(0.6)$0.4 $(1.7)
Equity contracts
(2)0.2 0.1 0.6 — 
Interest rate contracts
(3)0.9 0.9 2.6 2.6 
    Foreign exchange forwards(4)— — (0.2)— 
Total before tax$1.8 $0.4 $3.4 $0.9 
Tax (expense) benefit(0.4)— (0.7)(0.1)
Net of tax$1.4 $0.4 $2.7 $0.8 
Benefit plan funding position
Recognized net actuarial gain (loss) - pension/postretirement plans(5)$0.1 $0.1 $0.2 $0.1 
Recognized net actuarial gain (loss) - other plans
(5)(0.2)(0.2)(0.6)(0.6)
Total before tax$(0.1)$(0.1)$(0.4)$(0.5)
Tax (expense) benefit— — 0.1 0.1 
Net of tax$(0.1)$(0.1)$(0.3)$(0.4)
Cumulative translation adjustment(4)$— $— $5.0 $— 
  Tax (expense) benefit— — — — 
  Net of tax$— $— $5.0 $— 
(1)Primarily included in food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses. See Note 10 for additional details.
(2)Included in general and administrative expenses. See Note 10 for additional details.
(3)Included in interest, net on our consolidated statement of earnings.
(4)Included in impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net on our consolidated statement of earnings.
(5)Included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs, which is a component of general and administrative expenses.
v3.26.1
Stock-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation
We grant stock options for a fixed number of shares to certain employees with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares at the date of grant. We also grant restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units with a fair value generally determined based on our closing stock price on the date of grant. In addition, we grant cash-settled stock units (Darden stock units) which are classified as liabilities and are marked to market as of the end of each period.
The weighted-average fair value of non-qualified stock options and the related assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for options granted during the periods presented were as follows:
Nine Months Ended
 February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Weighted-average fair value$72.10$44.79
Dividend yield2.9 %3.6 %
Expected volatility of stock41.3 %40.8 %
Risk-free interest rate4.0 %4.1 %
Expected option life (in years)6.36.3
Weighted-average exercise price per share$208.51$139.43


The weighted-average grant date fair value of market-based performance stock units and the related assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulations to record stock-based compensation for units granted during the periods presented were as follows:
Nine Months Ended
February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Dividend yield (1)0.0 %0.0 %
Expected volatility of stock25.8 %26.5 %
Risk-free interest rate3.7 %4.2 %
Expected life (in years)3.82.9
Weighted-average grant date fair value per unit$244.14$181.65
(1)Assumes a reinvestment of dividends.
The following table presents a summary of our stock-based compensation activity for the nine months ended February 22, 2026.
(in millions)Stock
Options
Restricted
Stock/
Restricted
Stock
Units
Equity-Settled
Performance
Stock Units
Cash-Settled Darden
Stock
Units
Outstanding beginning of period1.03 0.26 0.33 0.64 
Awards granted0.11 0.06 0.16 0.13 
Awards granted performance impact— — 0.10 — 
Awards exercised/vested(0.09)(0.07)(0.15)(0.21)
Awards forfeited— — — (0.02)
Outstanding end of period1.05 0.25 0.44 0.54 
We recognized expense from stock-based compensation as follows: 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Stock options$1.0 $1.0 $7.6 $6.6 
Restricted stock/restricted stock units1.5 1.5 9.0 8.4 
Equity-settled performance stock units3.4 2.4 20.8 17.2 
Cash-settled Darden stock units10.3 9.6 25.0 28.6 
Employee stock purchase plan0.9 0.8 2.6 2.4 
Director compensation program/other0.5 0.3 1.5 1.3 
Total stock-based compensation expense$17.6 $15.6 $66.5 $64.5 
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only, including derivatives designated as hedging instruments as provided by FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and those utilized as economic hedges. We use financial derivatives to manage interest rate, commodity and compensation risks inherent in our business operations. Cash flows related to derivatives are included in operating activities.
By using these instruments, we expose ourselves, from time to time, to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk arises from the failure of a counterparty to perform under the terms of a derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us. We minimize this credit risk by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties. Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates, commodity prices, or the market price of our common stock. We minimize this market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.
We designate commodity contracts and equity forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments. We have one interest rate swap agreement, which is designated as a fair value hedge of the related debt. Further, we entered into equity forward contracts to hedge the risk of changes in future cash flows associated with recognized, employee-directed investments in our common stock within the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. We did not elect hedge accounting with the expectation that changes in the fair value of the equity forward contracts would offset changes in the fair value of our common stock investments in the non-qualified deferred compensation plan.
The notional and fair values of our derivative contracts were as follows: 
Fair Values
(in millions, except
per share data)
Number of Shares OutstandingWeighted-Average
 Per Share Forward Rates
Notional ValuesDerivative Assets (1)Derivative Liabilities (1)
February 22, 2026February 22,
2026
May 25,
2025
February 22,
2026
May 25,
2025
Equity forwards:
Designated0.2$174.21$28.9 $— $— $0.2 $0.8 
Not designated0.4149.5154.2 — — 0.5 2.2 
Total equity forwards (2)$— $— $0.7 $3.0 
Commodity contracts:
DesignatedN/AN/A$4.5 $0.1 $— $0.2 $0.9 
Not designatedN/AN/A— — — — — 
Total commodity contracts (3)$0.1 $— $0.2 $0.9 
Interest rate related
Designated - Fair value hedgeN/AN/A$300.0 $— $— $31.1 $40.0 
Not designatedN/AN/A— — — — — 
Total interest rate related$— $— $31.1 $40.0 
Foreign exchange forwards
DesignatedN/AN/A$— $— $— $0.2 
Not designatedN/AN/A$— $— $— $— 
Total foreign exchange forwards$— $— $— $0.2 
Total derivative contracts$0.1 $— $32.0 $44.1 
 
(1)Derivative assets and liabilities are included in receivables, net and other current liabilities, as applicable, on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Designated and undesignated equity forwards extend through July 2029.
(3)Commodity contracts extend through June 2026.
The effects of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments in the consolidated statements of earnings were as follows:
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Equity (1)$6.8 $3.8 $0.2 $0.1 
Commodity (2)0.5 1.0 0.7 (0.6)
Interest rate (3)— 0.90.9
Total$7.3 $4.8 $1.8 $0.4 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Equity (1)$(1.8)$8.5 $0.6 $— 
Commodity (2)1.3 (0.8)0.4 (1.7)
Interest rate (3)— — 2.6 2.6 
Foreign exchange forwards (4)— — (0.2)— 
Total$(0.5)$7.7 $3.4 $0.9 

(1)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is general and administrative expenses.
(2)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses.
(3)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is interest, net.
(4)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net.

The effects of derivative instruments in fair value hedging relationships in the consolidated statement of earnings were as follows:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on DerivativesAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Interest rate (1)(2)$0.8 $0.4 $(0.8)$(0.4)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on DerivativesAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Interest rate (1)(2)$8.9 $7.1 $(8.9)$(7.1)

 (1) Location of the gain (loss) recognized in earnings on derivatives and related hedged item is interest, net.
(2) Hedged item in fair value hedge relationship is debt.
The effects of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the consolidated statements of earnings were as follows:
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
(in millions)Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on DerivativesFebruary 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses$0.2 $— $0.2 $— 
General and administrative expenses$15.8 $10.7 $8.4 $18.3 
Total$16.0 $10.7 $8.6 $18.3 
Based on the fair value of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of February 22, 2026, we expect to reclassify approximately $4.6 million of net gains on derivative instruments from AOCI to earnings during the next 12 months based on the maturity of our contracts. However, the amounts ultimately realized in earnings may change and will be dependent on the fair value of the contracts on the respective settlement dates.
v3.26.1
Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of cash equivalents, receivables, net, accounts payable and short-term debt approximate their carrying amounts due to their short duration or market based interest rates.
The following tables summarize the fair values of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025
Items Measured at Fair Value at February 22, 2026
(in millions) Fair value
of assets
(liabilities)
Quoted prices
in active
market for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(Level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Derivatives:
Commodities futures, swaps and options(1)$(0.1)$— $(0.1)$— 
Equity forwards(2)(0.7)— (0.7)— 
Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge(3)(31.1)— (31.1)— 
Total$(31.9)$— $(31.9)$— 
 
Items Measured at Fair Value at May 25, 2025
(in millions) Fair value
of assets
(liabilities)
Quoted prices
in active
market for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(Level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Derivatives:
Commodities futures, swaps and options(1)$(0.9)$— $(0.9)$— 
Equity forwards(2)(3.0)— (3.0)— 
Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge(3)(40.0)— (40.0)— 
Foreign exchange forwards(4)(0.2)— (0.2)— 
Total$(44.1)$— $(44.1)$— 

(1)The fair value of our commodities futures, swaps and options is based on closing market prices of commodity contracts, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
(2)The fair value of equity forwards is based on the closing market value of Darden stock, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
(3)The fair value of our interest rate swap agreements is based on current and expected market interest rates, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
(4)The fair value of our foreign exchange forwards is based on closing forward exchange market prices, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
The carrying value and fair value of long-term debt as of February 22, 2026, was $2.14 billion and $2.20 billion, respectively. The carrying value and fair value of long-term debt as of May 25, 2025 was $2.13 billion. The fair value of long-term debt, classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, is determined based on market prices or, if market prices are not available, the present value of the underlying cash flows discounted at our incremental borrowing rates.
The fair value of non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, is determined based on third-party market appraisals. As of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025, adjustments to the fair values of non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, classified as Level 2, were not material.
The fair value of non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, is determined based on appraisals, sales prices of comparable assets, or estimates of discounted future cash flows. As of February 22, 2026, adjustments to the fair values of non-financial assets, classified as Level 3, were $19.1 million, which resulted in an ending fair value of zero. As of May 25, 2025, the fair value of non-financial assets, specifically right-of-use assets, classified as Level 3, were determined to be $8.0 million. See Note 7 for a
v3.26.1
Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
As collateral for performance on contracts and as credit guarantees to banks and insurers, we are contingently liable for guarantees of subsidiary obligations under standby letters of credit. As of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025, we had $71.9 million and $80.0 million, respectively, of standby letters of credit related to workers’ compensation and general liabilities accrued in our consolidated financial statements. As of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025, we had $16.7 million of surety bonds related to other payments. Most surety bonds are renewable annually.
As of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025, we had $87.0 million and $76.5 million, respectively, of guarantees associated with leased properties that have been assigned to third parties, primarily related to our disposition of Red Lobster in fiscal 2015 and the sale of the Olive Garden Canada Restaurants during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. These amounts represent the maximum potential amount of future payments under the guarantees. The fair value of the maximum potential future payments discounted at our weighted-average cost of capital as of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025, amounted to $68.0 million and $61.2 million, respectively. In the event of default by a third party, the indemnity and default clauses in our assignment agreements govern our ability to recover from and pursue the third party for damages incurred as a result of its default. We do not hold any third-party assets as collateral related to these assignment agreements, except to the extent the agreements permit us to recapture the related leasehold interest. The liability recorded for our expected credit losses under these leases as of February 22, 2026 was $10.6 million. These guarantees expire over their respective lease terms, which range from fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2035.
We are subject to private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time. These matters typically involve claims from guests, employees and others related to operational issues common to the restaurant industry, and can also involve infringement of, or challenges to, our trademarks and copyrights or the trademarks and copyrights of others. While the resolution of a lawsuit, proceeding or claim may have an impact on our financial results for the period in which it is resolved, we believe that the final disposition of the lawsuits, proceedings and claims in which we are currently involved, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
v3.26.1
Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
On March 18, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $1.50 per share payable on May 1, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 10, 2026.
v3.26.1
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.26.1
Basis of Presentation (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
We have prepared these consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. We operate on a 52/53-week fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in May. Our fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 will contain 53 weeks of operation. Operating results for interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes to consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 25, 2025. We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of sales and costs and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification
We have reclassified certain amounts in prior-period financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Adopted and Not Yet Adopted
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Adopted
As of May 25, 2025, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 did not impact the Company’s results of operations, cash flow, or financial condition. See Note 6 for the Company’s segment disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which updates income tax disclosures related to rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments also provide further disclosure comparability. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The amendments should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures. We plan to adopt in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires detailed disclosure amounts for purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and depreciation, depletion and amortization as part of oil and gas producing activities in each relevant expense caption on the income statement. The ASU requires companies to include amounts already required by GAAP in the same disclosure, provide a qualitative description of remaining amounts not separately disaggregated, and disclose the total selling expenses along with the definition of selling expenses in annual reports. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures. We plan to adopt the amendment in fiscal 2028.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software Costs (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU modernizes outdated guidance for internal-use software costs to reflect current development practices, including agile and iterative methods, replacing the previous waterfall-based model. The amendments eliminate the requirement to classify costs by development stages (preliminary, application development, and post-implementation) and introduce a principles-based threshold for capitalization. Under the new guidance, capitalization begins when management authorizes and commits funding for the project and it is probable the project will be completed and the software will perform its intended function (probable-to-complete threshold). Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We plan to adopt the amendment in fiscal 2028.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only, including derivatives designated as hedging instruments as provided by FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and those utilized as economic hedges. We use financial derivatives to manage interest rate, commodity and compensation risks inherent in our business operations. Cash flows related to derivatives are included in operating activities.
By using these instruments, we expose ourselves, from time to time, to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk arises from the failure of a counterparty to perform under the terms of a derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us. We minimize this credit risk by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties. Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates, commodity prices, or the market price of our common stock. We minimize this market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.
v3.26.1
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Contract with Customer
Deferred revenue liabilities from contracts with customers included on our accompanying consolidated balance sheets was comprised of the following:
(in millions)February 22, 2026May 25, 2025
Unearned revenues
Deferred gift card revenue$688.5 $628.8 
Deferred gift card discounts(34.6)(30.1)
Other1.0 0.7 
Total$654.9 $599.4 
Other liabilities
Deferred franchise fees - non-current$11.3 $5.3 
The following table presents a rollforward of deferred gift card revenue:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Beginning balance$593.8 $576.9 $628.8 $620.6 
Sale of Olive Garden Canada gift card balances— — (0.4)— 
Acquired deferred gift card revenue— — — 2.6 
Activations348.2 346.5 614.2 599.9 
Redemptions and breakage(253.5)(250.7)(554.1)(550.4)
Ending balance$688.5 $672.7 $688.5 $672.7 
v3.26.1
Additional Financial Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
The components of lease assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet were as follows:
(in millions)Balance Sheet ClassificationFebruary 22, 2026May 25, 2025
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets$3,478.1 $3,555.9 
Finance lease right-of-use assetsLand, buildings and equipment, net1,389.7 1,294.2 
Total lease assets, net1
$4,867.8 $4,850.1 
Operating lease liabilities - currentOther current liabilities$218.0 $220.1 
Finance lease liabilities - currentOther current liabilities16.1 23.8 
Operating lease liabilities - non-currentOperating lease liabilities - non-current3,754.3 3,816.9 
Finance lease liabilities - non-currentOther liabilities1,706.3 1,583.8 
Total lease liabilities1
$5,694.7 $5,644.6 
1 Includes $4.1 million of right-of-use assets and $8.2 million of lease liabilities related to defaulted restaurant leases of a formerly owned brand.
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Nine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Cash paid for interest and income taxes were as follows:
    Interest, net of amounts capitalized$130.3 $114.5 
    Income taxes, net of refunds74.5 80.9 
Non-cash investing and financing activities were as follows:
    Increase in land, buildings and equipment through accrued purchases$59.2 $43.6 
    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities2
51.4 360.2 
    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities97.9 104.0 
    Net change in right-of-use assets mainly due to reclassification between categories
    upon modification
101.2 95.2 
2 Fiscal 2025 includes $334.2 million from the acquisition of Chuy’s.
v3.26.1
Net Earnings per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share Stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled performance stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted net earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive, were as follows: 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Anti-dilutive stock-based compensation awards0.2 — 0.1 0.1 
v3.26.1
Segment Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP.
(in millions)Olive GardenLongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the three months ended February 22, 2026
Sales$1,393.0 $854.2 $402.0 $696.1 $— $3,345.3 
Food and beverage332.7 360.5 128.9 204.6 — 1,026.7 
Restaurant labor482.7 218.7 106.6 238.9 — 1,046.9 
Restaurant expenses230.7 113.2 75.3 136.8 (27.3)528.7 
Marketing26.9 2.8 2.7 7.0 — 39.4 
Segment profit$320.0 $159.0 $88.5 $108.8 $27.3 $703.6 
Depreciation and amortization$50.5 $24.6 $18.0 $31.4 $17.3 $141.8 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — 25.1 25.1 
Pre-opening costs2.7 3.0 0.5 1.3 1.3 8.8 
(in millions)
Olive Garden1
LongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the nine months ended February 22, 2026
Sales$4,056.8 $2,406.5 $1,004.7 $2,024.1 $— $9,492.1 
Food and beverage971.3 1,026.7 326.3 595.2 — 2,919.5 
Restaurant labor1,423.2 626.7 288.6 696.5 — 3,035.0 
Restaurant expenses677.5 323.8 208.7 406.7 (75.5)1,541.2 
Marketing99.9 9.4 7.0 20.9 — 137.2 
Segment profit$884.9 $419.9 $174.1 $304.8 $75.5 $1,859.2 
Depreciation and amortization$148.2 $70.7 $53.0 $94.1 $48.8 $414.8 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — (19.8)(19.8)
Pre-opening costs6.1 6.1 2.1 5.0 3.5 22.8 
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment188.3 149.8 71.0 131.8 — 540.9 
(in millions)
Olive Garden1
LongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the three months ended February 23, 2025
Sales$1,330.3 $768.1 $385.3 $674.3 $— $3,158.0 
Food and beverage320.0 315.0 122.4 196.2 — 953.6 
Restaurant labor464.1 198.7 101.1 231.1 — 995.0 
Restaurant expenses214.1 101.5 72.3 134.7 (21.6)501.0 
Marketing24.6 1.3 2.7 6.8 — 35.4 
Segment profit$307.5 $151.6 $86.8 $105.5 $21.6 $673.0 
Depreciation and amortization$46.9 $21.3 $17.6 $32.1 $14.0 $131.9 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — 0.1 $0.1 
Pre-opening costs0.9 2.3 0.7 1.5 0.7 6.1 
(in millions)
Olive Garden1
LongHorn SteakhouseFine DiningOther BusinessCorporateConsolidated
For the nine months ended February 23, 2025
Sales$3,831.9 $2,191.7 $970.2 $1,811.2 $— $8,805.0 
Food and beverage926.8 902.3 309.1 534.9 — 2,673.1 
Restaurant labor1,346.4 570.1 272.7 621.9 — 2,811.1 
Restaurant expenses626.2 297.3 201.8 365.6 (64.0)1,426.9 
Marketing97.1 7.1 7.0 17.7 — 128.9 
Segment profit$835.4 $414.9 $179.6 $271.1 $64.0 $1,765.0 
Depreciation and amortization$138.4 $62.2 $51.8 $87.1 $41.6 $381.1 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net— — — — 1.1 1.1 
Pre-opening costs2.7 3.8 3.2 4.2 2.2 16.1 
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment187.4 109.2 73.3 102.7 — 472.6 
1 Segment results include sales from the Olive Garden Canada Restaurants sold on July 14, 2025.
(in millions)February 22, 2026May 25, 2025
Segment Assets
Olive Garden$2,920.5 $2,880.5 
LongHorn Steakhouse2,206.1 2,077.1 
Fine Dining2,661.6 2,623.5 
Other Business3,809.9 3,821.0 
Corporate1,290.7 1,184.9 
Consolidated$12,888.8 $12,587.0 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
A reconciliation of segment profit to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes is below.
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Segment profit$703.6 $673.0 $1,859.2 $1,765.0 
Less pre-opening costs(8.8)(6.1)(22.8)(16.1)
Less general and administrative expenses(121.5)(116.7)(375.4)(387.2)
Less depreciation and amortization(141.8)(131.9)(414.8)(381.1)
Less impairments and gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net(25.1)(0.1)19.8 (1.1)
Less interest, net(49.6)(45.5)(143.0)(128.8)
Earnings before income taxes$356.8 $372.7 $923.0 $850.7 
v3.26.1
Impairments and Disposal of Assets (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]  
Schedule of Impairments and (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets, Net
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net, in our accompanying consolidated statements of earnings were comprised of the following:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Restaurant impairments$22.4 $— $22.4 $— 
Disposal (gains) losses— — (45.0)0.1 
Other2.7 0.1 2.8 1.0 
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net$25.1 $0.1 $(19.8)$1.1 
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Schedule of AOCI
The components of AOCI, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended February 22, 2026 were as follows:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gains (Losses) on DerivativesBenefit Plan Funding PositionAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at November 23, 2025$(0.4)$21.1 $(3.0)$17.7 
Gain (loss)0.8 7.2 — 8.0 
Reclassification realized in net earnings— (1.4)0.1 (1.3)
Balance at February 22, 2026$0.4 $26.9 $(2.9)$24.4 
Balance at May 25, 2025$4.6 $30.4 $(3.2)$31.8 
Gain (loss)0.8 (0.8)— — 
Reclassification realized in net earnings(5.0)(2.7)0.3 (7.4)
Balance at February 22, 2026$0.4 $26.9 $(2.9)$24.4 
The components of AOCI, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended February 23, 2025 were as follows:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Gains (Losses) on DerivativesBenefit Plan Funding PositionAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at November 24, 2024$4.6 $27.4 $(3.2)$28.8 
Gain (loss)— 4.6 — 4.6 
Reclassification realized in net earnings— (0.4)0.1 (0.3)
Balance at February 23, 2025$4.6 $31.6 $(3.1)$33.1 
Balance at May 26, 2024$4.6 $24.5 $(3.5)$25.6 
Gain (loss)— 7.9 — 7.9 
Reclassification realized in net earnings— (0.8)0.4 (0.4)
Balance at February 23, 2025$4.6 $31.6 $(3.1)$33.1 
Schedule of Reclassification out of AOCI
The following table presents the amounts and line items in our consolidated statements of earnings where adjustments reclassified from AOCI into net earnings were recorded.
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)
AOCI Components
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in EarningsFebruary 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Derivatives
Commodity contracts
(1)$0.7 $(0.6)$0.4 $(1.7)
Equity contracts
(2)0.2 0.1 0.6 — 
Interest rate contracts
(3)0.9 0.9 2.6 2.6 
    Foreign exchange forwards(4)— — (0.2)— 
Total before tax$1.8 $0.4 $3.4 $0.9 
Tax (expense) benefit(0.4)— (0.7)(0.1)
Net of tax$1.4 $0.4 $2.7 $0.8 
Benefit plan funding position
Recognized net actuarial gain (loss) - pension/postretirement plans(5)$0.1 $0.1 $0.2 $0.1 
Recognized net actuarial gain (loss) - other plans
(5)(0.2)(0.2)(0.6)(0.6)
Total before tax$(0.1)$(0.1)$(0.4)$(0.5)
Tax (expense) benefit— — 0.1 0.1 
Net of tax$(0.1)$(0.1)$(0.3)$(0.4)
Cumulative translation adjustment(4)$— $— $5.0 $— 
  Tax (expense) benefit— — — — 
  Net of tax$— $— $5.0 $— 
(1)Primarily included in food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses. See Note 10 for additional details.
(2)Included in general and administrative expenses. See Note 10 for additional details.
(3)Included in interest, net on our consolidated statement of earnings.
(4)Included in impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net on our consolidated statement of earnings.
(5)Included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs, which is a component of general and administrative expenses.
v3.26.1
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
The weighted-average fair value of non-qualified stock options and the related assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for options granted during the periods presented were as follows:
Nine Months Ended
 February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Weighted-average fair value$72.10$44.79
Dividend yield2.9 %3.6 %
Expected volatility of stock41.3 %40.8 %
Risk-free interest rate4.0 %4.1 %
Expected option life (in years)6.36.3
Weighted-average exercise price per share$208.51$139.43
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Valuation Assumptions
The weighted-average grant date fair value of market-based performance stock units and the related assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulations to record stock-based compensation for units granted during the periods presented were as follows:
Nine Months Ended
February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Dividend yield (1)0.0 %0.0 %
Expected volatility of stock25.8 %26.5 %
Risk-free interest rate3.7 %4.2 %
Expected life (in years)3.82.9
Weighted-average grant date fair value per unit$244.14$181.65
(1)Assumes a reinvestment of dividends.
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Activity
The following table presents a summary of our stock-based compensation activity for the nine months ended February 22, 2026.
(in millions)Stock
Options
Restricted
Stock/
Restricted
Stock
Units
Equity-Settled
Performance
Stock Units
Cash-Settled Darden
Stock
Units
Outstanding beginning of period1.03 0.26 0.33 0.64 
Awards granted0.11 0.06 0.16 0.13 
Awards granted performance impact— — 0.10 — 
Awards exercised/vested(0.09)(0.07)(0.15)(0.21)
Awards forfeited— — — (0.02)
Outstanding end of period1.05 0.25 0.44 0.54 
Schedule of Recognized Expense From Stock-Based Compensation
We recognized expense from stock-based compensation as follows: 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Stock options$1.0 $1.0 $7.6 $6.6 
Restricted stock/restricted stock units1.5 1.5 9.0 8.4 
Equity-settled performance stock units3.4 2.4 20.8 17.2 
Cash-settled Darden stock units10.3 9.6 25.0 28.6 
Employee stock purchase plan0.9 0.8 2.6 2.4 
Director compensation program/other0.5 0.3 1.5 1.3 
Total stock-based compensation expense$17.6 $15.6 $66.5 $64.5 
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Notional and Fair Values of Derivative Contracts
The notional and fair values of our derivative contracts were as follows: 
Fair Values
(in millions, except
per share data)
Number of Shares OutstandingWeighted-Average
 Per Share Forward Rates
Notional ValuesDerivative Assets (1)Derivative Liabilities (1)
February 22, 2026February 22,
2026
May 25,
2025
February 22,
2026
May 25,
2025
Equity forwards:
Designated0.2$174.21$28.9 $— $— $0.2 $0.8 
Not designated0.4149.5154.2 — — 0.5 2.2 
Total equity forwards (2)$— $— $0.7 $3.0 
Commodity contracts:
DesignatedN/AN/A$4.5 $0.1 $— $0.2 $0.9 
Not designatedN/AN/A— — — — — 
Total commodity contracts (3)$0.1 $— $0.2 $0.9 
Interest rate related
Designated - Fair value hedgeN/AN/A$300.0 $— $— $31.1 $40.0 
Not designatedN/AN/A— — — — — 
Total interest rate related$— $— $31.1 $40.0 
Foreign exchange forwards
DesignatedN/AN/A$— $— $— $0.2 
Not designatedN/AN/A$— $— $— $— 
Total foreign exchange forwards$— $— $— $0.2 
Total derivative contracts$0.1 $— $32.0 $44.1 
 
(1)Derivative assets and liabilities are included in receivables, net and other current liabilities, as applicable, on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Designated and undesignated equity forwards extend through July 2029.
(3)Commodity contracts extend through June 2026.
Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments in Hedging Relationships
The effects of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments in the consolidated statements of earnings were as follows:
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Equity (1)$6.8 $3.8 $0.2 $0.1 
Commodity (2)0.5 1.0 0.7 (0.6)
Interest rate (3)— 0.90.9
Total$7.3 $4.8 $1.8 $0.4 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Equity (1)$(1.8)$8.5 $0.6 $— 
Commodity (2)1.3 (0.8)0.4 (1.7)
Interest rate (3)— — 2.6 2.6 
Foreign exchange forwards (4)— — (0.2)— 
Total$(0.5)$7.7 $3.4 $0.9 

(1)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is general and administrative expenses.
(2)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses.
(3)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is interest, net.
(4)Location of the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings is impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net.
The effects of derivative instruments in fair value hedging relationships in the consolidated statement of earnings were as follows:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on DerivativesAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Interest rate (1)(2)$0.8 $0.4 $(0.8)$(0.4)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on DerivativesAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
February 22,
2026
February 23,
2025
Interest rate (1)(2)$8.9 $7.1 $(8.9)$(7.1)

 (1) Location of the gain (loss) recognized in earnings on derivatives and related hedged item is interest, net.
(2) Hedged item in fair value hedge relationship is debt.
The effects of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the consolidated statements of earnings were as follows:
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
(in millions)Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on DerivativesFebruary 22, 2026February 23, 2025February 22, 2026February 23, 2025
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses$0.2 $— $0.2 $— 
General and administrative expenses$15.8 $10.7 $8.4 $18.3 
Total$16.0 $10.7 $8.6 $18.3 
v3.26.1
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Values of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
The following tables summarize the fair values of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 22, 2026 and May 25, 2025
Items Measured at Fair Value at February 22, 2026
(in millions) Fair value
of assets
(liabilities)
Quoted prices
in active
market for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(Level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Derivatives:
Commodities futures, swaps and options(1)$(0.1)$— $(0.1)$— 
Equity forwards(2)(0.7)— (0.7)— 
Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge(3)(31.1)— (31.1)— 
Total$(31.9)$— $(31.9)$— 
 
Items Measured at Fair Value at May 25, 2025
(in millions) Fair value
of assets
(liabilities)
Quoted prices
in active
market for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(Level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Derivatives:
Commodities futures, swaps and options(1)$(0.9)$— $(0.9)$— 
Equity forwards(2)(3.0)— (3.0)— 
Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge(3)(40.0)— (40.0)— 
Foreign exchange forwards(4)(0.2)— (0.2)— 
Total$(44.1)$— $(44.1)$— 

(1)The fair value of our commodities futures, swaps and options is based on closing market prices of commodity contracts, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
(2)The fair value of equity forwards is based on the closing market value of Darden stock, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
(3)The fair value of our interest rate swap agreements is based on current and expected market interest rates, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
(4)The fair value of our foreign exchange forwards is based on closing forward exchange market prices, inclusive of the risk of nonperformance.
v3.26.1
Basis of Presentation (Details)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Oct. 11, 2024
USD ($)
Feb. 22, 2026
USD ($)
restaurant
Feb. 23, 2025
USD ($)
Feb. 03, 2026
restaurant
Aug. 24, 2025
USD ($)
Jul. 14, 2025
restaurant
Jun. 30, 2025
restaurant
May 25, 2025
USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Net of cash acquired | $   $ 0.0 $ 613.7          
Goodwill | $   1,658.2           $ 1,659.4
Chuy’s                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Equity interest acquired 100.00%              
All-cash transaction consideration | $ $ 649.1              
Net of cash acquired | $ 613.7              
Cash acquired from acquisition | $ $ 35.4              
Acquisition and related integration efforts incurred expenses | $   8.5            
Net of tax acquisition and related integration efforts incurred expenses | $   $ 6.4            
Goodwill | $         $ 267.2      
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Canadian Olive Garden Restaurants                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant           8    
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations, Abandonment | Bahama Breeze Brand                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant       14        
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations, Exchange | Bahama Breeze Brand                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant       14        
Joint Venture | North America                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant   5            
Franchised Units | Bahama Breeze Brand                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant             1  
Franchised Units | North America                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant   87            
Franchised Units | Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe and the Middle East                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant   77            
Entity Operated Units | Bahama Breeze Brand                
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                
Number of restaurants | restaurant             28  
v3.26.1
Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Deferred Revenue from Contract with Customer (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
Nov. 23, 2025
May 25, 2025
Feb. 23, 2025
Nov. 24, 2024
May 26, 2024
Unearned revenues            
Total $ 654.9   $ 599.4      
Other liabilities            
Deferred franchise fees - non-current 11.3   5.3      
Gift Card            
Unearned revenues            
Deferred revenues 688.5 $ 593.8 628.8 $ 672.7 $ 576.9 $ 620.6
Deferred gift card discounts (34.6)   (30.1)      
Other            
Unearned revenues            
Deferred revenues $ 1.0   $ 0.7      
v3.26.1
Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Deferred Gift Card Revenue (Details) - Gift Card - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 593.8 $ 576.9 $ 628.8 $ 620.6
Sale of Olive Garden Canada gift card balances 0.0 0.0 (0.4) 0.0
Acquired deferred gift card revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.6
Activations 348.2 346.5 614.2 599.9
Redemptions and breakage (253.5) (250.7) (554.1) (550.4)
Ending balance $ 688.5 $ 672.7 $ 688.5 $ 672.7
v3.26.1
Additional Financial Information - Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 3,478.1 $ 3,555.9
Finance lease right-of-use assets $ 1,389.7 $ 1,294.2
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Total lease assets, net $ 4,867.8 $ 4,850.1
Operating lease liabilities - current $ 218.0 $ 220.1
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other Liabilities, Current Other Liabilities, Current
Finance lease liabilities - current $ 16.1 $ 23.8
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other Liabilities, Current Other Liabilities, Current
Operating lease liabilities - non-current $ 3,754.3 $ 3,816.9
Finance lease liabilities - non-current $ 1,706.3 $ 1,583.8
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other liabilities Other liabilities
Total lease liabilities $ 5,694.7 $ 5,644.6
Formerly Owned Brand Restaurants in Default    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Total lease assets, net 4.1  
Total lease liabilities $ 8.2  
v3.26.1
Additional Financial Information - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Cash Paid for Interest and Income Taxes [Abstract]    
Interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 130.3 $ 114.5
Income taxes, net of refunds 74.5 80.9
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]    
Increase in land, buildings and equipment through accrued purchases 59.2 43.6
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 51.4 360.2
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 97.9 104.0
Net change in right-of-use assets mainly due to reclassification between categories upon modification $ 101.2 95.2
Chuy’s    
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]    
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities   $ 334.2
v3.26.1
Additional Financial Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Feb. 23, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Restricted cash $ 8.1 $ 14.5 $ 14.5
v3.26.1
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective income tax rate 12.90% 13.10% 12.70% 12.20%
Tax position, change is reasonably possible in the next twelve months $ 1.4   $ 1.4  
v3.26.1
Net Earnings per Share (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Anti-dilutive stock-based compensation awards (in shares) 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.1
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 4
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales $ 3,345.3 $ 3,158.0 $ 9,492.1 $ 8,805.0
Restaurant labor 1,046.9 995.0 3,035.0 2,811.1
Marketing 39.4 35.4 137.2 128.9
Segment profit 703.6 673.0 1,859.2 1,765.0
Depreciation and amortization 141.8 131.9 414.8 381.1
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 25.1 0.1 (19.8) 1.1
Pre-opening costs 8.8 6.1 22.8 16.1
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment     540.9 472.6
Food and beverage        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 1,026.7 953.6 2,919.5 2,673.1
Restaurant expenses        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 528.7 501.0 1,541.2 1,426.9
Operating Segments | Olive Garden        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales 1,393.0 1,330.3 4,056.8 3,831.9
Restaurant labor 482.7 464.1 1,423.2 1,346.4
Marketing 26.9 24.6 99.9 97.1
Segment profit 320.0 307.5 884.9 835.4
Depreciation and amortization 50.5 46.9 148.2 138.4
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Pre-opening costs 2.7 0.9 6.1 2.7
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment     188.3 187.4
Operating Segments | Olive Garden | Food and beverage        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 332.7 320.0 971.3 926.8
Operating Segments | Olive Garden | Restaurant expenses        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 230.7 214.1 677.5 626.2
Operating Segments | LongHorn Steakhouse        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales 854.2 768.1 2,406.5 2,191.7
Restaurant labor 218.7 198.7 626.7 570.1
Marketing 2.8 1.3 9.4 7.1
Segment profit 159.0 151.6 419.9 414.9
Depreciation and amortization 24.6 21.3 70.7 62.2
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Pre-opening costs 3.0 2.3 6.1 3.8
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment     149.8 109.2
Operating Segments | LongHorn Steakhouse | Food and beverage        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 360.5 315.0 1,026.7 902.3
Operating Segments | LongHorn Steakhouse | Restaurant expenses        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 113.2 101.5 323.8 297.3
Operating Segments | Fine Dining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales 402.0 385.3 1,004.7 970.2
Restaurant labor 106.6 101.1 288.6 272.7
Marketing 2.7 2.7 7.0 7.0
Segment profit 88.5 86.8 174.1 179.6
Depreciation and amortization 18.0 17.6 53.0 51.8
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Pre-opening costs 0.5 0.7 2.1 3.2
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment     71.0 73.3
Operating Segments | Fine Dining | Food and beverage        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 128.9 122.4 326.3 309.1
Operating Segments | Fine Dining | Restaurant expenses        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 75.3 72.3 208.7 201.8
Operating Segments | Other Business        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales 696.1 674.3 2,024.1 1,811.2
Restaurant labor 238.9 231.1 696.5 621.9
Marketing 7.0 6.8 20.9 17.7
Segment profit 108.8 105.5 304.8 271.1
Depreciation and amortization 31.4 32.1 94.1 87.1
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Pre-opening costs 1.3 1.5 5.0 4.2
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment     131.8 102.7
Operating Segments | Other Business | Food and beverage        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 204.6 196.2 595.2 534.9
Operating Segments | Other Business | Restaurant expenses        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 136.8 134.7 406.7 365.6
Corporate        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Restaurant labor 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Marketing 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Segment profit 27.3 21.6 75.5 64.0
Depreciation and amortization 17.3 14.0 48.8 41.6
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 25.1 0.1 (19.8) 1.1
Pre-opening costs 1.3 0.7 3.5 2.2
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment     0.0 0.0
Corporate | Food and beverage        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Corporate | Restaurant expenses        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses $ (27.3) $ (21.6) $ (75.5) $ (64.0)
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 12,888.8 $ 12,587.0
Operating Segments | Olive Garden    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 2,920.5 2,880.5
Operating Segments | LongHorn Steakhouse    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 2,206.1 2,077.1
Operating Segments | Fine Dining    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 2,661.6 2,623.5
Operating Segments | Other Business    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 3,809.9 3,821.0
Corporate    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 1,290.7 $ 1,184.9
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Profit to Earnings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Segment profit $ 703.6 $ 673.0 $ 1,859.2 $ 1,765.0
Less pre-opening costs (8.8) (6.1) (22.8) (16.1)
Less general and administrative expenses (121.5) (116.7) (375.4) (387.2)
Less depreciation and amortization (141.8) (131.9) (414.8) (381.1)
Less impairments and gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net (25.1) (0.1) 19.8 (1.1)
Less interest, net (49.6) (45.5) (143.0) (128.8)
Earnings before income taxes $ 356.8 $ 372.7 $ 923.0 $ 850.7
v3.26.1
Impairments and Disposal of Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]        
Restaurant impairments $ 22.4 $ 0.0 $ 22.4 $ 0.0
Disposal (gains) losses 0.0 0.0 (45.0) 0.1
Other 2.7 0.1 2.8 1.0
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net $ 25.1 $ 0.1 $ (19.8) $ 1.1
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Components of AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 2,080.4 $ 2,070.9 $ 2,311.3 $ 2,242.5
Gain (loss) 8.0 4.6 0.0 7.9
Reclassification realized in net earnings (1.3) (0.3) (7.4) (0.4)
Ending balance 2,104.0 2,203.0 2,104.0 2,203.0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 17.7 28.8 31.8 25.6
Ending balance 24.4 33.1 24.4 33.1
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (0.4) 4.6 4.6 4.6
Gain (loss) 0.8 0.0 0.8 0.0
Reclassification realized in net earnings 0.0 0.0 (5.0) 0.0
Ending balance 0.4 4.6 0.4 4.6
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 21.1 27.4 30.4 24.5
Gain (loss) 7.2 4.6 (0.8) 7.9
Reclassification realized in net earnings (1.4) (0.4) (2.7) (0.8)
Ending balance 26.9 31.6 26.9 31.6
Benefit Plan Funding Position        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (3.0) (3.2) (3.2) (3.5)
Gain (loss) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Reclassification realized in net earnings 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.4
Ending balance $ (2.9) $ (3.1) $ (2.9) $ (3.1)
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
General and administrative expense $ (121.5) $ (116.7) $ (375.4) $ (387.2)
Interest, net (49.6) (45.5) (143.0) (128.8)
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net (25.1) (0.1) 19.8 (1.1)
Total before tax 356.8 372.7 923.0 850.7
Tax (expense) benefit (46.2) (49.0) (117.1) (103.7)
Net earnings 306.8 323.4 801.8 745.8
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Derivatives        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total before tax 1.8 0.4 3.4 0.9
Tax (expense) benefit (0.4) 0.0 (0.7) (0.1)
Net earnings 1.4 0.4 2.7 0.8
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Derivatives | Commodity contracts        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses 0.7 (0.6) 0.4 (1.7)
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Derivatives | Equity contracts        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
General and administrative expense 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.0
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Derivatives | Interest rate contracts        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Interest, net 0.9 0.9 2.6 2.6
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Derivatives | Foreign exchange forwards        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 0.0 0.0 (0.2) 0.0
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Benefit plan funding position        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total before tax (0.1) (0.1) (0.4) (0.5)
Tax (expense) benefit 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Net earnings (0.1) (0.1) (0.3) (0.4)
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Benefit plan funding position | Recognized net actuarial gain (loss) - pension/postretirement plans        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
General and administrative expense 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Benefit plan funding position | Recognized net actuarial gain (loss) - other plans        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
General and administrative expense (0.2) (0.2) (0.6) (0.6)
Amount Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings | Cumulative translation adjustment        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.0
Tax (expense) benefit 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net earnings $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 5.0 $ 0.0
v3.26.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share) $ 72.10 $ 44.79
Dividend yield 2.90% 3.60%
Expected volatility of stock 41.30% 40.80%
Risk-free interest rate 4.00% 4.10%
Expected option life (in years) 6 years 3 months 18 days 6 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) $ 208.51 $ 139.43
Equity-Settled Performance Stock Units    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00%
Expected volatility of stock 25.80% 26.50%
Risk-free interest rate 3.70% 4.20%
Expected option life (in years) 3 years 9 months 18 days 2 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) $ 244.14 $ 181.65
v3.26.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Activity (Details)
shares in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
shares
Stock Options  
Outstanding shares beginning of period (in shares) 1,030
Awards granted (in shares) 110
Awards granted performance impact (in shares) 0
Awards exercised/vested (in shares) (90)
Awards forfeited (in shares) 0
Outstanding shares end of period (in shares) 1,050
Restricted Stock/ Restricted Stock Units  
Non-Option Awards  
Outstanding shares beginning of period (in shares) 260
Awards granted (in shares) 60
Awards granted performance impact (in shares) 0
Awards exercised/vested (in shares) (70)
Awards forfeited (in shares) 0
Outstanding shares end of period (in shares) 250
Equity-Settled Performance Stock Units  
Non-Option Awards  
Outstanding shares beginning of period (in shares) 330
Awards granted (in shares) 160
Awards granted performance impact (in shares) 100
Awards exercised/vested (in shares) (150)
Awards forfeited (in shares) 0
Outstanding shares end of period (in shares) 440
Cash-Settled Darden Stock Units  
Non-Option Awards  
Outstanding shares beginning of period (in shares) 640
Awards granted (in shares) 130
Awards granted performance impact (in shares) 0
Awards exercised/vested (in shares) (210)
Awards forfeited (in shares) (20)
Outstanding shares end of period (in shares) 540
v3.26.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Recognized Expense From Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 17.6 $ 15.6 $ 66.5 $ 64.5
Stock options        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense 1.0 1.0 7.6 6.6
Restricted stock/restricted stock units        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense 1.5 1.5 9.0 8.4
Equity-settled performance stock units        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense 3.4 2.4 20.8 17.2
Cash-settled Darden stock units        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense 10.3 9.6 25.0 28.6
Employee stock purchase plan        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense 0.9 0.8 2.6 2.4
Director compensation program/other        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 0.5 $ 0.3 $ 1.5 $ 1.3
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
USD ($)
derivative_instrument
Derivative [Line Items]  
Cash flow hedge net gains to be reclassified within twelve months | $ $ 4.6
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Interest Rate Swap  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Number of interest rate swap agreements | derivative_instrument 1
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Notional and Fair Values of Derivative Contracts Designated and Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 0.1 $ 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 32.0 44.1
Equity forwards    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.7 3.0
Commodity contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0.1 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.2 0.9
Interest rate contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 31.1 40.0
Foreign exchange forwards    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities $ 0.0 0.2
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Equity forwards    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) 0.2  
Weighted-Average Per Share Forward Rates (in dollars per share) $ 174.21  
Notional Values $ 28.9  
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.2 0.8
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Commodity contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Values 4.5  
Derivative Assets 0.1 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.2 0.9
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Values 300.0  
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 31.1 40.0
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange forwards    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities $ 0.0 0.2
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Equity forwards    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) 0.4  
Weighted-Average Per Share Forward Rates (in dollars per share) $ 149.51  
Notional Values $ 54.2  
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.5 2.2
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Commodity contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Values 0.0  
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Values 0.0  
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange forwards    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0.0 0.0
Derivative Liabilities $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI $ 7.3 $ 4.8 $ (0.5) $ 7.7
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings 1.8 0.4 3.4 0.9
Equity forwards        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 6.8 3.8 (1.8) 8.5
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.0
Commodity contracts        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 0.5 1.0 1.3 (0.8)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings 0.7 (0.6) 0.4 (1.7)
Interest rate contracts        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings $ 0.9 $ 0.9 2.6 2.6
Foreign exchange forwards        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI     0.0 0.0
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings     $ (0.2) $ 0.0
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments in Fair Value Hedging Relationships (Details) - Interest rate contracts - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives $ 0.8 $ 0.4 $ 8.9 $ 7.1
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item $ (0.8) $ (0.4) $ (8.9) $ (7.1)
v3.26.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Effects of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings $ 16.0 $ 10.7 $ 8.6 $ 18.3
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0
General and administrative expenses        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings $ 15.8 $ 10.7 $ 8.4 $ 18.3
v3.26.1
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: $ (31.9) $ (44.1)
Commodities futures, swaps and options    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (0.1) (0.9)
Equity forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (0.7) (3.0)
Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (31.1) (40.0)
Foreign exchange forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives:   (0.2)
Quoted prices in active market for identical assets (liabilities) (Level 1)    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Quoted prices in active market for identical assets (liabilities) (Level 1) | Commodities futures, swaps and options    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Quoted prices in active market for identical assets (liabilities) (Level 1) | Equity forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Quoted prices in active market for identical assets (liabilities) (Level 1) | Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Quoted prices in active market for identical assets (liabilities) (Level 1) | Foreign exchange forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives:   0.0
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (31.9) (44.1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Commodities futures, swaps and options    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (0.1) (0.9)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Equity forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (0.7) (3.0)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: (31.1) (40.0)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Foreign exchange forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives:   (0.2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Commodities futures, swaps and options    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Equity forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: 0.0 0.0
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Interest rate swaps - fair value hedge    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives: $ 0.0 0.0
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Foreign exchange forwards    
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivatives:   $ 0.0
v3.26.1
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Fair Value, Recurring | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Carrying Value    
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 2,140.0 $ 2,130.0
Fair Value, Recurring | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value    
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 2,200.0 2,130.0
Fair Value, Nonrecurring | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)    
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]    
Adjustments to fair value of non-financial assets 19.1  
Fair value of non-financial assets $ 0.0 $ 8.0
v3.26.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2026
May 25, 2025
Workers Compensation and General Liabilities Accrued    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Standby letters of credit $ 71.9 $ 80.0
Surety Bonds and Other Payments    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Standby letters of credit 16.7 16.7
Property Lease Guarantee    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Loss contingency, maximum estimate of possible loss 87.0 76.5
Fair value of potential payments discounted at pre-tax cost of capital related to guarantee obligations 68.0 $ 61.2
Loss contingency accrual $ 10.6  
v3.26.1
Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 18, 2026
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Feb. 22, 2026
Feb. 23, 2025
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)   $ 1.50 $ 1.40 $ 4.50 $ 4.20
Subsequent Event          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) $ 1.50