Darden (DRI) CEO Sold 39,134 Shares at $209.06 Each

On July 28, 2026, Ricardo Cardenas, CEO of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI), sold 39,134 shares of stock at a weighted average sale price of $209.06. This sale followed the exercise of stock options priced at $124.24, allowing Cardenas to realize a profit. Following the transaction, he retains 86,145 shares directly and additional derivative securities. Darden's stock price was $212.23 as of July 29, reflecting a 2% gain over the previous year. The sale is notable for investors as it highlights insider trading activity and the executive's ongoing commitment to the company.