Darden Restaurants Shares Sold by LRT Capital Management

Institutional investor reduces stake in restaurant operator Darden Restaurants

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:07am

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LRT Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) by 28.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent SEC filing. The fund owned 14,893 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 6,011 shares during the period.

Why it matters

Darden Restaurants is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world, owning popular chains like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

According to the SEC filing, LRT Capital Management's holdings in Darden Restaurants were valued at $2,835,000 as of the most recent quarter. The reduction in stake represents a significant portfolio adjustment by the institutional investor.

  • LRT Capital Management reduced its Darden Restaurants stake during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

LRT Capital Management LLC

An institutional investment management firm that reduced its stake in Darden Restaurants.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

A large full-service restaurant company that owns popular chains like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates that one institutional investor has reduced its position in Darden Restaurants, potentially signaling a shift in market sentiment around the company's performance and future prospects. However, the overall institutional ownership of Darden Restaurants remains high, with the company continuing to be a major player in the full-service restaurant industry.