Darden Restaurants (DRI) Falls On Earnings, Cycles Point Lower

Darden Restaurants (DRI) was down 4% on Thursday morning after beating on earnings and missing on revenue.

The company reported earnings per share of $1.71 and total revenue of $2.13 billion, compared to analyst expectations of $1.64 and $2.15 billion.

Darden Drops, Market Cycles Suggest More Pressure

Our analysis of Darden Restaurants stock (DRI) and its market cycles indicates a breakdown from the previous cycle low has occurred. This suggests continued downward pressure for DRI and raises the odds that a major top has formed.  Based on these patterns, our forecast is for a drop near $80 in the coming months.

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