Darden sees FY24 adjusted cont ops EPS $8.55-$8.85, consensus $8.78

Sees FY24 revenue $11.5B-$11.6B, consensus $11.15B. Sees FY24: Same-restaurant sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%; New restaurant openings of approximately 50; Total capital spending of $550 to $600 million; Total inflation of 3% to 4%; An effective tax rate of approximately 12% to 12.5%.