{"url_path":"/sec/dri/8-k/2026-06-25/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-06-25","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/940944/0000940944-26-000016-index.html","accession_number":"0000940944-26-000016","cik":"0000940944","ticker":"DRI","issuer_name":"DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/940944/0000940944-26-000016-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000940944","primary_entity_name":"DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC"},"word_count":288,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"dri-20260624\nDARDEN RESTAURANTS INC5/310000940944false00009409442026-06-242026-06-24\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\n FORM 8-K\n\n CURRENT REPORT\n\nPURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE\n\nSECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934\n\nDate of Report: June 24, 2026\n\n(Date of earliest event reported)\n\nDARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\nCommission File Number: 1-13666\n\n \n\nFlorida59-3305930\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(IRS Employer Identification No.)\n\n1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32837\n\n(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)\n\n(407) 245-4000\n\n(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)\n\nNot Applicable\n\n(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)\n\n \n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:\n\n☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\nTitle of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered\n\nCommon Stock, without par valueDRINew York Stock Exchange\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐"}