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Over the past six months, Darden Restaurants' stock experienced several notable events. On November 20, 2025, the stock price increased by 3.26%. On December 18, 2025, Darden reported its Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter results, with sales exceeding expectations and positive same-restaurant sales across all segments, declared a quarterly dividend, and continued its share repurchase program, while closing 15 Bahama Breeze locations and one Capital Burger location. On February 3, 2026, Darden announced the completion of its exploration of strategic alternatives for the Bahama Breeze brand. On March 19, 2026, the company released its Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter results, reporting a 5.9% increase in total sales and a 4.2% rise in blended same-restaurant sales, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share, and continued share repurchases. Winter weather in January negatively impacted sales, leading to temporary closures for over 40% of Darden's restaurants, and the company updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook. April 10, 2026, was the ex-dividend date for the quarterly dividend, which was paid on May 1, 2026. On May 6, 2026, the stock price was up 0.62% from the previous day, though it was down 0.44% over the past 30 days and 1.41% over the past 12 months.