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Darden Restaurants Announces Dividend of R$ 1.50477064200 per BDR
EQUITY | Nov 03, 2026, 08:58 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Reports 2026 Revenue of $3.2B, EPS of $2.04
Darden Restaurants reported Q4 2026 results with revenue of $3.2B and diluted EPS of $2.04. The company experienced a decline in net income versus the prior year, with same-restaurant sales growth and new unit openings p
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 08:11 PM UTC
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McDonald's and Fast Food Are a Mess. Look at These Stocks Instead. — Barrons.com
By Teresa RivasIt's undeniable that restaurants are in a real pickle.McDonald's shares just had their worst day since the start of the pandemic last week, as the company outlined big investments meant to reverse lacklust
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC
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Weekly Recap: Capital returns and same-restaurant sales growth
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) reported solid Q1 results—3.1% same-restaurant sales growth and LongHorn up 6.2%—used strong cash flow and financing for a ~3.1% dividend yield and aggressive buybacks, while easing be
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 11:06 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Price Target Cut to $247.00/Share From $248.00 by Citigroup
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Price Target Maintained With a $235.00/Share by Guggenheim
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:16 PM UTC
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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Darden After Q1 Results
Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE: DRI ) on Thursday reported worse-than-expected first- quarter financial results. Darden reported quarterly earnings of $2.05 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.06 pe
LIVE | Sep 25, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC
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Guggenheim reiterates Buy rating on Darden Restaurants, $235 price target
Guggenheim reiterated their Buy rating on Darden Restaurants's stock with a price target of $235.00.The price target implies an upside of 13.4% from the Sep 24 close of $207.24.Key takeaways from the analyst noteStrong R
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Price Target Raised to $245.00/Share From $235.00 by Mizuho
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Is Maintained at Buy by Freedom Capital Markets
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Price Target Cut to $220.00/Share From $225.00 by BMO Capital
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Price Target Maintained With a $220.00/Share by Stephens & Co.
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Oracle, Qualcomm, Meta, Everpure, BlackBerry, MGM, Nebius, and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market — Barrons.com
By George Glover, Mariapaula Gonzalez, and Connor SmithStocks were mixed Thursday as the bond market's woes worsened and following a report that signaled potential progress in discussions between the U.S. and Iran.Oracle
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC
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LongHorn Steakhouse Owner Sees Imports Easing Beef Costs — WSJ
By Heather HaddonDarden Restaurants expects a rise in beef imports to ease its soaring costs for the commodity.The owner of LongHorn Steakhouse told investors it should benefit from the Trump administration allowing more
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC
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Crude Oil Rises Over 4%; Darden Earnings Miss Views
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 350 points on Thursday. The Dow traded down 0.70% to 51,153.35 while the NASDAQ dipped 0.70% to 26,746.39. The S&P 500 also fell, d
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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Darden Stock Dips After Disappointing Q1 Results
Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI ) shares are slipping Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results that narrowly missed Wall Street’s expectations on both the top and bottom lines. Here’s what you should
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Inc reports results for the quarter ended August 31 - Earnings Summary
FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 24 at 02:22 p.m. UTC. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, cont
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants' 1Q Earnings Hit by Higher Food and Labor Costs — Update
By Connor HartDarden Restaurants said higher food and labor costs weighed on profit in the latest quarter, more than offsetting continued sales growth.The restaurant operator on Thursday said operating costs in its fisca
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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Darden (DRI) Stock Trades Down, Here Is Why
What Happened? Shares of restaurant company Darden NYSE:DRIfell 2.2% in the pre-market session after the company reported third-quarter CY2026 financial results that missed Wall Street's earnings expectations despite in-
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Q1 2027 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI ) held its first-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday. Below is the complete transcript from the call. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access to our entire cata
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC
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The World Cup Hurt Darden Restaurants' Recent Quarter — Market Talk
The World Cup was a net negative for Darden Restaurants, CFO Raj Vennam says on a call with analysts. The company's Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse brands aren't really restaurants that people go to watch sporting e
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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Wall St set for lower open as oil gains on Mideast uncertainty, eyes on Trump-Xi talks
By Johann M Cherian and Avinash PWall Street was set to open lower on Thursday as simmering Middle East tensions lifted oil prices and Treasury yields, while investors also exercised caution ahead of a keenly watched sum
COMMODITIES | Sep 24, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Q1 Net Profit Declines; Backs FY27 Outlook
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Restaurant company Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reported Thursday that net profit for the first quarter declined from last year, hurt by higher expenses, despite sales growth across all segments.
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC
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Darden's Earnings Hit by High Food and Labor Costs. Stock of Olive Garden's Parent Declines. — Barrons.com
By Mariapaula GonzalezShares of Darden Restaurants dropped after the company posted fiscal first-quarter earnings that fell from a year earlier because of higher food and labor costs.The company posted adjusted earnings
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC
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Wall St futures retreat as oil gains on Mideast uncertainty, eyes on Trump-Xi talks
By Johann M Cherian and Avinash PWall Street futures dropped on Thursday as the Middle East conflict remained far from a resolution while investors also exercised caution ahead of a keenly watched summit between Presiden
COMMODITIES | Sep 24, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Price Target Maintained With a $215.00/Share by TD Cowen
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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Darden Restaurants posts Q1 sales $3.20B, diluted EPS $2.05; repurchases $222M
Darden Restaurants reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter sales of $3.20 billion and diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $2.05 for the quarter ended August 30, 2026. Blended same-restaurant sales ros
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
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ROUNDUP: Darden Restaurants Reaffirms FY27 Outlook; Declares Dividend; Stock Down 5%
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, restaurant company Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reaffirmed its net earnings from continuing operations and sales guidance for
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC
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Darden Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook Despite Calendar Shift —Company Talk
Darden reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $11.10 to $11.35 following first-quarter results. The company is navigating a one-week offset in year-over-year comparisons after transitioning from a 53-week to a 52-wee
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
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Bahama Breeze Exit Highlights Darden's Brand Pruning Strategy —Company Talk
Darden's first-quarter results exclude Bahama Breeze from same-restaurant sales calculations as the company moves toward closing or converting all locations by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2027. The Caribbean-themed chai
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
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Darden's LongHorn Steakhouse Drives 1Q Growth — Company Talk
Darden Restaurants' fiscal first-quarter results show a clear gap between its two largest brands. LongHorn Steakhouse posted same-restaurant sales growth of 6.2% on a fiscal calendar basis, while Olive Garden's comparabl
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Posts Higher 1Q Sales, Profit Slips on Increased Expenses
By Connor HartDarden Restaurants logged higher fiscal first-quarter sales, though profit slipped as operating costs grew at a faster rate.The company on Thursday posted net earnings of $233.4 million, or $2.04 a share, f
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 24, 2026, 11:24 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Inc. Reveals Decline In Q1 Bottom Line
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) reported a profit for first quarter that Drops, from last yearThe company's earnings totaled $233.4 million, or $2.04 per share. This compares with $257.8 million, or
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
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DRI Q1 Adj. EPS $2.05 vs. $2.06 est., Revenue $3.2B vs. $3.2B est.; Affirms FY27 GAAP EPS Guidance of $11.10-$11.35 vs $11.27 Est
DRI Q1 Adj. EPS $2.05 vs. $2.06 est., Revenue $3.2B vs. $3.2B est.; Affirms FY27 GAAP EPS Guidance of $11.10-$11.35 vs $11.27 Est
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Olive Garden owner Darden Q1 sales edge below estimates
OverviewOutlookResult DriversCompany press release:Key Details*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.Analyst CoverageReuters Recommended ReadsFor questions concerning the data in th
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Backs FY27 View of Cont Ops EPS $11.10-EPS $11.35 >DRI
Darden Restaurants Backs FY27 View of Cont Ops EPS $11.10-EPS $11.35 >DRI
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Reaffirms All Aspects of FY27 Financial Outlook >DRI
Darden Restaurants Reaffirms All Aspects of FY27 Financial Outlook >DRI
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC
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Olive Garden parent misses quarterly sales and profit estimates
Darden Restaurants NYSE:DRI missed first-quarter sales and profit estimates on Thursday, as budget-conscious diners curtailed restaurant spending and prioritized value-focused purchases.The company reported sales of $3.2
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Files 8K - Operations And Financial Condition >DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) filed a Form 8K - Operations and Financial Condition - with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2026.On September 24, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the Company) iss
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Affirms FY2027 GAAP EPS Guidance of $11.10-$11.35 vs $11.27 Est
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI ) affirms FY2027 GAAP EPS guidance from $11.10-$11.35 to $11.10-$11.35 vs $11.27 analyst estimate..
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Posts Q1, Declares $1.62 Dividend, Reaffirms FY27 EPS
Darden Restaurants reported fiscal Q1 2027 results, declared a $1.62 quarterly dividend, repurchased ~$222.3M of shares, and reaffirmed FY27 diluted EPS guidance of $11.10—$11.35.Material DetailsContext by AI AnalystThis
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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DRI - Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; and Reaffirms Fiscal 2027 Outlook
DRI - Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; and Reaffirms Fiscal 2027 Outlook
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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BRIEF-Darden Q1 Sales USD 3,200.3 Million Vs. IBES Estimate USD 3,206 Million
Sep 24 (Reuters) - Darden Q1 net income USD 233.4 million.
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; and Reaffirms Fiscal 2027 Outlook
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 // -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended August 30, 2026.First Quarter 2027 Financial HighlightsNote: Due to the transition
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants 1Q Cont Ops EPS $2.05 >DRI
Darden Restaurants 1Q Cont Ops EPS $2.05 >DRI
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants 1Q Blended Same-Restaurant Sales Up 3.1% >DRI
Darden Restaurants 1Q Blended Same-Restaurant Sales Up 3.1% >DRI
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants 1Q LongHorn Same-Restaurant Sales Up 6.2% >DRI
Darden Restaurants 1Q LongHorn Same-Restaurant Sales Up 6.2% >DRI
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants 1Q Sales $3.2B >DRI
Darden Restaurants 1Q Sales $3.2B >DRI
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants 1Q Net $233.4M >DRI
Darden Restaurants 1Q Net $233.4M >DRI
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants 1Q EPS $2.04 >DRI
Darden Restaurants 1Q EPS $2.04 >DRI
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Drop as Bessent Says Iranian Aviation Restrictions Are Working — ABNB, ORCL, COST in Focus
U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Wednesday’s mixed close. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that President Donald Trump ‘s aviation r
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC
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Nasdaq Tumbles Over 1% As Treasury Yields Rise: Fear & Greed Index Remains In ‘Fear’ Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite dipp
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC
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Darden Restaurants, TD Synnex And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday
With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI ) to post quarterly earnings of
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC
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Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?
U.S. stock futures are trending lower early Thursday as Wall Street prepares for high-stakes trade and AI discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside key retail earnings an
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 05:45 AM UTC
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Darden Restaurants Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
As Darden Restaurants, Inc (NYSE: DRI ) prepares to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Thursday, Sept. 24, investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company’s dividends. Cu
LIVE | Sep 23, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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DRI Q1'26 Earnings: EPS estimate is 2.05 USD
DRI (Darden Restaurants, Inc.) is set to announce its Q1'26 results on September 24, before the market opens. The earnings are expected to be disclosed at 7:00 AM ET (11:00 AM UTC).For Q1'26, revenue estimate is 3.21 bil
EARNINGS | Sep 23, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Darden (DRI) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Restaurant company Darden NYSE:DRIwill be announcing earnings results this Thursday morning. Here’s what to look for.Darden met analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $3.72 billion, up 13.7% y
EARNINGS | Sep 23, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Baird says Darden’s outlook still achievable; trends steady
Baird analysts said Darden’s full-year outlook still looks achievable and they have not seen signs of softer casual dining trends despite concerns about rising gas prices.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Issues Fresh Warning to Iran — MRVL, AAPL, ACN in Focus
U.S. stock futures advanced on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Friday’s mixed close. Geopolitical tensions spiked over the weekend after President Donald Trump issued fresh warnin
LIVE | Sep 21, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
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Darden set to report Q1'26 results Sept. 24 premarket
Darden Restaurants plans to announce Q1'26 results on September 24 before market open, with disclosure expected at 7:00 AM ET. For Q1'26, revenue is expected to be 3.21B USD and EPS anticipated at 2.05 USD.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC