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Insider Sale by Martin Melvin John (Group Pres)

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Trade Summary

3 days ago, Martin Melvin John, serving as Group Pres at Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI), sold 5,091 shares at $196.04 per share, for a total transaction value of $998,040.00. Following this transaction, Martin Melvin John now holds 17,270 shares of DRI.

This sale represents a 23.00% decrease in Martin Melvin John's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Monday, April 6, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Darden Restaurants Inc operates in the CONSUMER CYCLICAL sector, specifically within the RESTAURANTS industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Martin Melvin John

Group Pres

Martin Melvin John is a corporate executive serving as Group President at Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI).[[1]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/11361/melvin-john-martin)[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/martin-melvin-john-group-president-at-darden-sells-236k-in-stock-93CH-4437755)[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/DRI/form-4-darden-restaurants-inc-insider-trading-activity-32dbad73f080.html) In this role, he oversees key operations within the company, which owns popular restaurant chains such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/martin-melvin-john-group-president-at-darden-sells-236k-in-stock-93CH-4437755) Martin Melvin John recently engaged in insider trading activity, selling 1,200 shares of DRI common stock on January 6, 2026, at $197.47 per share, totaling approximately $236,964.[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/martin-melvin-john-group-president-at-darden-sells-236k-in-stock-93CH-4437755)[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/DRI/form-4-darden-restaurants-inc-insider-trading-activity-32dbad73f080.html)[[5]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/darden-restaurants-announces-group-president-martin-melvin-john-share-sale-197-47-share-2601/) Following the transaction, he beneficially owns about 17,229 shares, valued at over $3 million, including shares from the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestments.[[1]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/11361/melvin-john-martin)[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/DRI/form-4-darden-restaurants-inc-insider-trading-activity-32dbad73f080.html) He has a history of similar transactions, such as selling 1,700 shares on October 14, 2025.[[6]](https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:eb63bfd719e6f:0-darden-restaurants-group-president-sells-shares/)

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Trade Price

$196.04

Quantity

5,091

Total Value

$998,040.00

Shares Owned

17,270

Trade Date

Monday, April 6, 2026

3 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

CONSUMER CYCLICALRESTAURANTS

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