| Report | Options implied | Actual move | Market was |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | ±3.5% | -3.2% | over-priced |
| December 30, 2025 | ±2.0% | -1.1% | over-priced |
| September 26, 2025 | ±2.3% | +0.6% | over-priced |
| April 1, 2025 | ±2.1% | +0.9% | over-priced |
| January 2, 2025 | ±1.6% | -0.1% | over-priced |
| September 27, 2024 | ±1.9% | -0.7% | over-priced |
| April 2, 2024 | ±1.5% | -1.9% | under-priced |
| January 3, 2024 | ±1.2% | -1.2% | over-priced |
| Quarter | EPS (dil.) | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $2.65 | $3.3B | $307M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $2.03 | $3.1B | $237M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $2.19 | $3.0B | $258M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $2.57 | $3.3B | $304M |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reports in 34 days, with the next report estimated for July 17, 2026. Across the last 8 reports, options priced an average ±2.0% earnings move while the stock actually moved 1.2% on average — the market has systematically over-priced DRI's earnings risk. Fundamentals into the print: EPS down 3.3% year-over-year, revenue up 5.9%. QuantLogix's live 5-factor engine currently reads DRI as a buy at 61/100.
Implied move is derived from at-the-money option pricing; actual moves are close-to-close on report days. Next-report dates are estimates until confirmed by the company. Educational market analysis, not investment advice. Browse all signal scorecards →