News of a deal with Uber Technologies is lifting shares of Darden Restaurants even though the company reported a drop in same-store sales, among other disappointing financial results. For its first fiscal quarter,

A multiyear deal with Uber Technologies is set to begin with a pilot at select Olive Garden locations this year. Darden has long refused to allow third-party delivery companies to handle its food at a large scale.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) shares are trading higher. The company reported first-quarter financial results today. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.75, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.