Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) reported second quarter quarterly and revenue that were in line with analysts' expectations. Earnings excluding items stood at $33.6 million, or 26 cents a share, while revenue came in at $1.96 billion. For fiscal 2013, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) said it expects earnings of $3.29 to $3.49, compared with analysts' estimates of $3.42 a share. Shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) were inactive prior to the opening bell.