NewsNovo

Cramer Prefers Brinker Over Darden Ahead of September 24 Report

9/27/2026

Jim Cramer stated on the September 18 episode of Mad Money that he prefers Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) over Darden Restaurants, Inc.

(NYSE: DRI) as Darden prepares to report its latest quarterly results on September 24.

The host cited Brinker's stronger game plan and specific menu offerings as key factors in his assessment, despite acknowledging that Darden's Olive Garden business is a gold mine.

Darden Restaurants generated $13.21 billion in fiscal 2026 sales, representing a 9.4% increase, while consolidated same-restaurant sales rose 4.5%.

Keep reading

Read the full story

Open on NewsNovo