Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended August 29, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 2,306 million compared to USD 1,527.4 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 280.8 million compared to USD 56.6 million a year ago. Net income was USD 230.9 million compared to USD 36.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.77 compared to USD 0.28 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.75 compared to USD 0.28 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.78 compared to USD 0.29 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.76 compared to USD 0.28 a year ago.