Form 4 Filing for Darden Restaurants Inc.

This filing details a transaction by Martin Melvin John, Group President of DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI). On October 6, 2026, Mr. John disposed of 2209 shares of Common Stock at a price of $202.61 per share, resulting in a post-transaction ownership of 21560.062 shares. The shares were acquired under the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and include dividend reinvestments. The filing was signed by A. Noni Holmes-Kidd, acting as attorney-in-fact for Mr. John, on October 8, 2026.