Darden Restaurants, Inc. DRI reported better-than-expected results in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted earnings of $1.34 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23. The bottom line also increased 35.4% year over year on the back of higher revenues. Notably, the quarter marked the 16th consecutive earnings beat for the company. Results were aided by the company's relentless efforts in improving the basic operating factors of the business — food, service and atmosphere.