Darden's Triumph Amid QSR Woes (Q4 Earnings Preview)

Group 1 - The earnings season has been influenced more by geopolitical news than by the actual financial reports of companies [1] - The focus is on long-term growth and dividend growth investing, with an emphasis on finding undervalued stocks and high-quality dividend-growing companies [1] - Profitability is highlighted as a safer driver of gains compared to low valuation, with a focus on margins, free cash flow stability and growth, and returns on invested capital [1]