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 January 2, 2018, it operated 312 company-operated and 252 franchise-operated Del Taco restaurants located in 14 states, including 1 franchise-operated unit in Guam. Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNASDAQ:TACO
Previous SymbolNASDAQ:LEVY
CUSIPN/A
Phone949-462-9300
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.40
Current Ratio0.28
Quick Ratio0.24
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio21.75
Forward P/E Ratio19.91
P/E Growth1.29
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$471.46 million
Price / Sales0.89
Cash Flow$1.1139 per share
Price / Cash10.01
Book Value$10.76 per share
Price / Book1.04
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.52
Net Income$49.87 million
Net Margins9.81%
Return on Equity4.93%
Return on Assets2.77%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,656
Outstanding Shares37,760,000
Market Cap$427.11 million
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) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 16th. The restaurant operator reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $117.83 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $119.84 million. Del Taco Restaurants had a net margin of 9.81% and a return on equity of 4.93%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.13 earnings per share. View Del Taco Restaurants' Earnings History.
When is Del Taco Restaurants' next earnings date?
What guidance has Del Taco Restaurants issued on next quarter's earnings?
Del Taco Restaurants updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, October, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of ~$0.53-0.56 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.61. The company issued revenue guidance of $504-507 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $511.68 million.Del Taco Restaurants also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $0.53-0.56 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for TACO?
7 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Del Taco Restaurants' shares. Their predictions range from $13.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect Del Taco Restaurants' stock price to reach $15.1429 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Del Taco Restaurants.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Del Taco Restaurants?
7 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 5 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. " (11/16/2018)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating and $19 price target on Del Taco (TACO) as the company’s 3Q18 (September) draws to a close. We lower our 3Q18 (September) EPS estimate to $0.15, from $0.16, though maintain our above-guidance $0.63 EPS estimate for 2018. Our EPS estimates of $0.72 for 2019 (vs. $0.67 consensus) and $0.79 for 2020 are unchanged. We believe recent M&A activity in the industry will push TACO’s valuation multiples higher." (9/26/2018)
Has Del Taco Restaurants been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about TACO stock have trended very positive this week, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Del Taco Restaurants earned a media sentiment score of 3.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the restaurant operator a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Del Taco Restaurants' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Del Taco Restaurants include Arcos Dorados (ARCO), Sonic (SONC), Dine Brands Global (DIN), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Denny's (DENN), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), El Pollo LoCo (LOCO), Bojangles (BOJA), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB), Noodles & Co (NDLS), Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST), Habit Restaurants (HABT) and Chuy's (CHUY).
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 shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.54%), BlackRock Inc. (6.51%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (5.66%), Royce & Associates LP (3.96%), Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (2.28%) and Emerald Advisers Inc. PA (2.26%). 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 institutional investors are selling Del Taco Restaurants stock?
TACO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Prudential Financial Inc., Putnam Investments LLC, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS, Rice Hall James & Associates LLC, Man Group plc, Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. and Credit Suisse AG. Company insiders that have sold Del Taco Restaurants company stock in the last year include David Pear and John D Jr Cappasola. View Insider Buying and Selling for Del Taco Restaurants.
Which institutional investors are buying Del Taco Restaurants stock?
TACO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, Emerald Advisers Inc. PA, Rothschild & Co. Asset Management US Inc., Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, RK Capital Management LLC and Acadian Asset Management LLC. 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 $11.20.
How big of a company is Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $427.11 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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