What's In Store For Darden This Earnings Season? Analyst Predicts Slight Miss In Same-store Sales

1. Oppenheimer reaffirms Outperform rating for Darden with $218 price target. 2. Darden's shares have grown 0.7% year-to-date amid spending concerns. 3. Analyst forecasts 1.2% same-store sales growth, below Street's 1.7% estimate. 4. Earnings per share projection at $2.78, slightly below consensus of $2.79. 5. Factors influencing sales include calendar shifts, weather challenges, and consumer weakness.