DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC
For the period ended Feb 22, 2026. Filed Mar 27, 2026.
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Feb 22, 2026 · Filed Mar 27, 2026
DRI$228.66-0.5%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| Nine Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| February 22,2026 | February 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 | — |
| Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | (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 | — | 750.0 |
| Principal payments on finance leases, net | (13.8) | (15.5) |
| Payment of debt issuance costs | — | (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: | February 22,2026 | February 23,2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
| Nine Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| February 22,2026 | February 23,2025 | |
| 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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