Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. develops, franchises, owns, and operates Del Taco quick-service Mexican-American restaurants in the United States. The company's restaurants offer Mexican inspired and American classic dishes. As of December 10, 2018, it operated approximately 560 restaurants across 14 states. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone949-462-9300
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$471.46 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,656
OptionableOptionable
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Taco Restaurants' stock symbol?
Del Taco Restaurants trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TACO."
How were Del Taco Restaurants' earnings last quarter?
Del Taco Restaurants Inc (NASDAQ:TACO) released its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 16th. The restaurant operator reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.01. The restaurant operator had revenue of $117.83 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $119.84 million. Del Taco Restaurants had a return on equity of 4.93% and a net margin of 9.81%. Del Taco Restaurants's quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.13 earnings per share. View Del Taco Restaurants' Earnings History.
When is Del Taco Restaurants' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for TACO?
6 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Del Taco Restaurants' stock. Their forecasts range from $13.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect Del Taco Restaurants' share price to reach $15.1667 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 44.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Del Taco Restaurants.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Del Taco Restaurants?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Del Taco Restaurants in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Del Taco Restaurants.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Del Taco Restaurants stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Del Taco Restaurants stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Del Taco is the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the United States, serving more than three million guests each week. At Del Taco, menu items are made to order with fresh ingredients, including Cheddar cheese grated from 40-pound blocks, handmade pico de gallo salsa, lard-free beans slow-cooked from scratch, and marinated chicken grilled in the restaurant. The menu includes classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites including hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes. The company was founded on June 30, 2015 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. " (1/18/2019)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating and $16 price target on Del Taco (TACO) following the company’s presentation yesterday at the ICR Conference in Orlando." (1/15/2019)
Has Del Taco Restaurants been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about TACO stock have been trending very positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Del Taco Restaurants earned a news sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the restaurant operator a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Del Taco Restaurants' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Del Taco Restaurants include Sonic (SONC), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Dine Brands Global (DIN), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Denny's (DENN), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), El Pollo LoCo (LOCO), Bojangles (BOJA), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Chuy's (CHUY), Livexlive Media (LIVX), Noodles & Co (NDLS) and Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST).
Who are Del Taco Restaurants' key executives?
Del Taco Restaurants' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. John D. Cappasola Jr., CEO, Pres & Director (Age 44)
- Mr. Steven L. Brake, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 45)
- Mr. David A. Pear, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 54)
- Jack T. Tang, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
- Mr. Jeff Little, Sr. VP of Devel.
Who are Del Taco Restaurants' major shareholders?
Del Taco Restaurants' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include North Star Investment Management Corp. (0.65%). Company insiders that own Del Taco Restaurants stock include David Pear, Eileen A Aptman, John D Jr Cappasola, Lawrence F Levy and Patrick Walsh. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Del Taco Restaurants.
Which major investors are buying Del Taco Restaurants stock?
TACO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including North Star Investment Management Corp.. Company insiders that have bought Del Taco Restaurants stock in the last two years include Eileen A Aptman, Lawrence F Levy and Patrick Walsh. View Insider Buying and Selling for Del Taco Restaurants.
How do I buy shares of Del Taco Restaurants?
Shares of TACO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Del Taco Restaurants' stock price today?
One share of TACO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.50.
How big of a company is Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $396.52 million and generates $471.46 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $49.87 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.52 on an earnings per share basis. Del Taco Restaurants employs 7,656 workers across the globe.
What is Del Taco Restaurants' official website?
How can I contact Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants' mailing address is 25521 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE, LAKE FOREST CA, 92630. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at 949-462-9300 or via email at [email protected]
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