Wellington Management Group LLP Increases Stake in Darden Restaurants, Inc. to 6.0%

On May 15, 2026, Wellington Management Group LLP filed an amended Schedule 13G (Amendment No. 1) reporting a 6.0% ownership stake in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI). The filing indicates that Wellington Management Group LLP, acting as a parent holding company, beneficially owns 6,848,992 shares of common stock. This position is held through various subsidiaries, including Wellington Group Holdings LLP, Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP, and Wellington Management Company LLP. The filing reports shared voting power over 6,815,071 shares and shared dispositive power over 6,848,992 shares. The shares are held on behalf of various client accounts in the ordinary course of business, with no single client known to own more than 5% of the class. This filing represents an increase from a previous ownership level of 0.0%, as noted in the supplemental data, establishing a significant institutional position in the restaurant company. The event triggering this filing occurred on March 31, 2026.