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Darden Restaurants DRIDarden Restaurants said total sales for the 3-month period ended Q1 in fiscal 2027 increased 5.1% to $3.20 billion, while net earnings from continuing operations were $234.3 million, down from $257.9 million in the prior-year period.
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AI summaryDarden Restaurants said total sales for the 3-month period ended Q1 in fiscal 2027 increased 5.1% to $3.20 billion, while net earnings from continuing operations were $234.3 million, down from $257.9 million in the prior-year period.
The company said diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.05, down from $2.19 in the prior-year period. The effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 12.9% compared to 12.2% in the prior-year period, and the company cited mark to market impacts on hedges related to its deferred compensation programs as a factor.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the 3-month period ended Q1 in fiscal 2027 were $279.0 million, down from $342.5 million in the prior-year period, and the company cited changes in working capital as a factor. During the same period, the company paid dividends of $184.2 million and repurchased shares for $220.8 million.
Darden said it expects fiscal 2027 sales from continuing operations to be $13.60 billion to $13.75 billion, with 75 to 80 new restaurant openings and capital expenditures of approximately $875 million. The company expects an annual effective tax rate of approximately 13.5%.
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Total Sales and Net Earnings from Continuing Operations for Fiscal 2027 Q1
Darden Restaurants said total sales for the 3-month period ended Q1 in fiscal 2027 increased 5.1% to $3.20 billion, while net earnings from continuing operations were $234.3 million, down from $257.9 million in the prior-year period.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Diluted Net Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations and Tax Rate
The company said diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.05, down from $2.19 in the prior-year period. The effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 12.9% compared to 12.2% in the prior-year period, and the company cited mark to market impacts on hedges related to its deferred compensation programs as a factor.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Operating Cash Flows and Shareholder Returns
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the 3-month period ended Q1 in fiscal 2027 were $279.0 million, down from $342.5 million in the prior-year period, and the company cited changes in working capital as a factor. During the same period, the company paid dividends of $184.2 million and repurchased shares for $220.8 million.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Fiscal 2027 Sales Outlook and Capital Expenditure Plans
Darden said it expects fiscal 2027 sales from continuing operations to be $13.60 billion to $13.75 billion, with 75 to 80 new restaurant openings and capital expenditures of approximately $875 million. The company expects an annual effective tax rate of approximately 13.5%.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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