DRI · Darden Restaurants Inc
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
Insider Sentiment Score
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| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $208.115 to $208.8689. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
2,500 |
| 2026-08-05 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $208.04 to $208.8888. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
6,364 |
| 2026-08-05 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
6,364 |
| 2026-08-05 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 24, 2022. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
6,364 |
| 2026-07-31 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $204.77 to $205.025. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
443 |
| 2026-07-31 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $204.12 to $204.47. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
1,110 |
| 2026-07-29 | King Sarah H. |
SVP, Chief People Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
5,338 |
| 2026-07-29 | King Sarah H. |
SVP, Chief People Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $209.405 to $210.13. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
1,500 |
| 2026-07-29 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
12,792 |
| 2026-07-29 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Indirect)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
(I)
|
368 |
| 2026-07-29 | Milanes Douglas J. |
SVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofcr |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
936 |
| 2026-07-29 | Connelly Susan M. |
SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $208.03 to $208.41. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
2,226 |
| 2026-07-29 | Martin Melvin John |
Group President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
1,997 |
| 2026-07-29 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
37,735 |
| 2026-07-29 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
1,154 |
| 2026-07-29 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
1,622 |
| 2026-07-29 | Vennam Rajesh |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
3,744 |
| 2026-07-29 | King Sarah H. |
SVP, Chief People Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $210.46 to $211.06. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
2,873 |
| 2026-07-29 | Connelly Susan M. |
SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
749 |
| 2026-07-29 | Burrowes Todd |
Group President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
5,890 |
| 2026-07-29 | Koren Lindsay L. |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
1,373 |
| 2026-07-29 | Koren Lindsay L. |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
4,050 |
| 2026-07-29 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
3,405 |
| 2026-07-29 | Madonna John W. |
SVP, Corporate Controller |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
1,841 |
| 2026-07-29 | Martin Melvin John |
Group President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
5,890 |
| 2026-07-29 | Connelly Susan M. |
SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
2,209 |
| 2026-07-29 | Milanes Douglas J. |
SVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofcr |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
2,761 |
| 2026-07-29 | Vennam Rajesh |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
11,044 |
| 2026-07-29 | King Sarah H. |
SVP, Chief People Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
1,810 |
| 2026-07-29 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Indirect)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
(I)
|
125 |
| 2026-07-29 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
4,786 |
| 2026-07-29 | Vennam Rajesh |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
8,478 |
| 2026-07-29 | Burrowes Todd |
Group President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
1,997 |
| 2026-07-29 | Madonna John W. |
SVP, Corporate Controller |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant) (Direct)
Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)
|
624 |
| 2026-07-28 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $208.42 to $209.415. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
15,290 |
| 2026-07-28 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 24, 2022. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
19,091 |
| 2026-07-28 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
19,091 |
| 2026-07-28 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $208.23 to $209.225. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
12,802 |
| 2026-07-28 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $209.42 to $209.92. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
3,801 |
| 2026-07-28 | Cardenas Ricardo |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $209.24 to $209.9. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
7,241 |
| 2026-07-27 | Connelly Susan M. |
SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
2,144 |
| 2026-07-27 | Burrowes Todd |
Group President |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
2,361 |
| 2026-07-27 | Burrowes Todd |
Group President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) (Direct)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. This grant vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025. |
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23)
|
6,000 |
| 2026-07-27 | Wilkerson John W. |
President Elect, Olive Garden |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) (Direct)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. This grant vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025. |
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23)
|
3,214 |
| 2026-07-27 | Martin Melvin John |
Group President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) (Direct)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. This grant vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025. |
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23)
|
6,000 |
| 2026-07-27 | Connelly Susan M. |
SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
844 |
| 2026-07-27 | Vennam Rajesh |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
7,286 |
| 2026-07-27 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) (Direct)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. This grant vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025. |
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23)
|
858 |
| 2026-07-27 | Madonna John W. |
SVP, Corporate Controller |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
|
366 |
| 2026-07-27 | Williamson Laura B |
President, LongHorn Steakhouse |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
344 |