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Darden's CEO Sold Stock With Options Struck at $124. Here's How to Read It

Darden's CEO exercised stock options at $124.24 per share and immediately sold.

Darden's CEO Sold Stock With Options Struck at $124. Here's How to Read It

Published August 9, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Ricardo Cardenas, president and CEO of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI), sold 39,134 shares of common stock on July 28, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($209.06); post-transaction value based on the July 28 market close ($206.98).

Details

Darden Restaurants is a leading full-service restaurant operator with a market capitalization of $24.3 billion and TTM revenues of $13.2 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the casual and upscale dining segment. The company's multi-brand portfolio strategy enables diversified revenue streams across varying price points and dining occasions, while its scale of 2,200 locations provides operational leverage and brand recognition. Darden's competitive advantages include established brand equity, operational efficiency in restaurant management, and a geographically diversified footprint that mitigates regional economic volatility.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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