Darden Restaurants — Sep 24, 2026 release

The dividend is payable on November 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2026. Share Repurchase Program During the quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 1.1 million shares of its common stock for a total of $222.3 million 3 . As of the end of the fiscal first quarter, the Company had $1.3 billion remaining under the current $1.5 billion repurchase authorization. Fiscal 2027 Financial Outlook The Company reaffirmed all aspects of its full year financial outlook for fiscal 2027, culminating in diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $11.10 to $11.35. Investor Conference Call The Company will host a conference call today, Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 8:30 am ET to review its recent financial performance, which will be available via a live webcast through the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.darden.com . Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download any software required to listen to the webcast. Supplemental materials will be available on the Investor Relations website prior to the start of the conference call. For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call. About Darden Darden is a full-service restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy’s, Seasons 52, and Eddie V’s. For more information, please visit www.darden.com . Information About Forward-Looking State