In Q1 net sales rose 11% to $2.73bn, while profit came in at $1.78 a share. For the full year, the restaurant chain reiterated its outlook, forecasting net sales of between $11.5bn and $11.6bn, and earnings per share of $8.55 to $8.85. In the summer, the company acquired Ruth's Chris Steak House for $715m, though its contribution won't be included in Darden's quarterly results for at least another 12 months.