Darden Restaurants, Inc. revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2017. For the year, the company estimate total sales growth of 13%. Effective tax rate of approximately 18% compared to approximately 25% a provided earlier. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.7 to $4.78 compared to $4.45 to $4.53 a provided earlier. Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $5.17 to $5.27 compared to $4.37 to $4.47 a provided earlier.