X0609 4 2026-06-23 0000940944 DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC DRI 0002025804 Williamson Laura B false 1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32837 1 President, LongHorn Steakhouse 0 Common Stock 10738.7320 D Common Stock 936.4844 I By 401k Common Stock 5531.0990 I By Spouse Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) 2026-06-23 4 A 0 620.0000 0.0000 A 2027-07-26 Common Stock 620.0000 620.0000 D Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) 2026-06-23 4 A 0 249.0000 0.0000 A 2027-07-26 Common Stock 249.0000 249.0000 I By Spouse Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. On July 26, 2023, the Reporting Person was awarded 602 target performance restricted stock units (PSUs) subject to the achievement of performance criteria (relative total shareholder return as compared to a selected comparison group) from July 26, 2023 through May 31, 2026. Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On June 23, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 620 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 26, 2026. On July 26, 2023, the Reporting Person was awarded 241 target performance restricted stock units (PSUs) subject to the achievement of performance criteria (relative total shareholder return as compared to a selected comparison group) from July 26, 2023 through May 31, 2026. On June 23, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 249 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement. williamson2026poa.txt A. Noni Holmes-Kidd, Attorney-in-fact for Wilkerson, John W. 2026-06-25