Darden backs FY25 diluted cont ops view EPS $9.40-$9.60, consensus $9.50

The company reiterated all aspects of its full year financial outlook for fiscal 2025, culminating in diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $9.40 to $9.60, which does not include any impact from Chuy’s operations, transaction, financing and integration related costs associated with the pending acquisition. “The significant step down in traffic during July, led to our first quarter earnings being lower than expected,” said Darden CFO Raj Vennam. “Following the softness in July, our sales trend has continued to improve. Considering this recovery as well as the planned initiatives to support the remainder of the fiscal year, we are reiterating our guidance for fiscal 2025.”