Darden said total sales for fiscal 2025 (ended 5/25/2025) rose 6.0% to $12.1 billion. Same-restaurant sales grew 2.0%. Sales included the acquisition of 103 Chuy's restaurants and 25 net new restaurants.

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   Darden said total sales for fiscal 2025 (ended 5/25/2025) rose 6.0% to $12.1 billion. Same-restaurant sales grew 2.0%. Sales included the acquisition of 103 Chuy's restaurants and 25 net new restaurants.

2. 02

   The company reported diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $2.58 for fiscal 2025 Q4. Excluding $0.40 in Chuy's transaction and integration costs and restaurant closure costs, adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.98, up 12.5%.

3. 03

   Darden said its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share, a 7.1% increase from Q3 in fiscal 2025. The company also authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1 billion with no expiration date. It replaces the previous repurchase authorization.

4. 04

   Darden said its fiscal 2026 outlook, which includes a 53rd week, calls for total sales growth of 7% to 8%, including about 2% growth from the 53rd week. It also projects diluted EPS from continuing operations of $10.50 to $10.70.

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