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Two Blokes Jun 22 -
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Darden Restaurants continues to outperform, driven by strong Olive Garden and LongHorn growth, margin expansion, and resilient consumer demand. Management is focusing on core brands, closing underperforming concepts, and expanding internationally through capital-light franchising for incremental growth. Guidance is robust, with 7-8% revenue growth, higher EPS targets, a 7% dividend boost, and a new $1 billion buyback authorization supported by strong free cash flow.