About Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO)
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is an operator and franchisor of restaurants featuring made-to-order cuisine, including both Mexican inspired and American classic dishes. As of January 3, 2017, the Company operated 551 Del Taco restaurants. The Company's menu offers a combination of Mexican-inspired food, such as tacos and burritos, and American classics, such as Double Del cheeseburgers, crinkle-cut fries and milkshakes. The Company's menu features items, such as its Platos plated meals, Epic Burritos, Handcrafted Ensaladas and Fresca Bowls, as well as items on its Buck & Under Menu. As of January 3, 2017, the Company had 310 Company-operated and 241 franchise-operated restaurants. The Platos menu offering consists of individually plated meals complete with an entree, two sides, and chips and salsa. The Company's menu also includes quesadillas, bowls and handcrafted ensaladas, as well as burgers and fries.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:TACO
CUSIPN/A
Phone949-462-9300
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41%
Current Ratio0.36%
Quick Ratio0.31%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio21.06
Forward P/E Ratio17.95
P/E Growth1.13
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$471.46 million
Price / Sales0.89
Cash Flow$1.1347 per share
Price / Cash9.65
Book Value$10.76 per share
Price / Book1.02
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.52
Net Income$49.87 million
Net Margins10.58%
Return on Equity5.35%
Return on Assets2.85%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,656
Outstanding Shares38,440,000
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) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 14th. The restaurant operator reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $146.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $147.35 million. Del Taco Restaurants had a net margin of 10.58% and a return on equity of 5.35%. The business's revenue was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.20 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 Wednesday, March, 14th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.59-$0.63 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.62. The company issued revenue guidance of $506-$516 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $507.52 million.
What price target have analysts set for TACO?
5 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Del Taco Restaurants' shares. Their predictions range from $13.00 to $19.00. On average, they expect Del Taco Restaurants' share price to reach $16.20 in the next year. 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. " (4/18/2018)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating and $20 price target on Del Taco (TACO) following the release of 4Q17 (December) results." (3/15/2018)
Who are some of Del Taco Restaurants' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Del Taco Restaurants include Red Robin (RRGB), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (BOJA), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Chuy's (CHUY), Fogo De Chao (FOGO), Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST), El Pollo LoCo (LOCO), Del Frisco's Restaurant Group (DFRG), Potbelly Sandwich Works (PBPB), Noodles & Company (NDLS), RCI Hospitality (RICK), Zo�s Kitchen (ZOES), Habit Restaurants (HABT), J. Alexander's (JAX), Papa Murphy's (FRSH), Luby's (LUB) and The ONE Group (STKS).
Who are Del Taco Restaurants' key executives?
Del Taco Restaurants' management team includes the folowing people:
- Lawrence F. Levy, Chairman of the Board (Age 73)
- John D. Cappasola Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 43)
- Steven L. Brake, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President (Age 43)
- David Pear, Senior Vice President - Operations (Age 53)
- Patrick D. Walsh, Lead Independent Director (Age 41)
- Ari B. Levy, Director (Age 37)
- Eileen Aptman, Independent Director (Age 49)
- R. J. Melman, Independent Director (Age 37)
- Joseph Stein, Independent Director (Age 56)
Has Del Taco Restaurants been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about TACO stock have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Del Taco Restaurants earned a coverage optimism score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the restaurant operator an impact score of 45.32 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
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 $10.95.
How big of a company is Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $419.05 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.
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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Del Taco Restaurants (TACO)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Del Taco Restaurants and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe TACO will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe TACO will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Del Taco Restaurants in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $16.20, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 47.95%. The high price target for TACO is $19.00 and the low price target for TACO is $13.00. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Price Target Upside: | 47.95% upside | 27.46% upside | 28.73% upside | 6.56% upside |
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Consensus Price Target History
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ TACO) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 14.60%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 79.05%
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ TACO) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 12/11/2017 | David Pear | SVP | Sell | 9,260 | $12.25 | $113,435.00 | 115,412 |  |
| 10/23/2017 | Lawrence F Levy | Director | Buy | 200,000 | $12.54 | $2,508,000.00 | 18,356 | |
| 5/9/2017 | Eileen A Aptman | Director | Buy | 26,010 | $12.97 | $337,349.70 | | |
| 12/8/2016 | Patrick Walsh | Director | Sell | 1,665,482 | $14.50 | $24,149,489.00 | 5,308 | |
| 8/19/2016 | David Pear | SVP | Sell | 6,000 | $10.55 | $63,300.00 | 125,080 | |
| 4/6/2016 | Pleasant Lake Partners Llc | Major Shareholder | Sell | 1,450,000 | $9.86 | $14,297,000.00 | | |
| 3/22/2016 | David Pear | SVP | Sell | 10,000 | $10.67 | $106,700.00 | 125,320 | |
| 11/23/2015 | Patrick Walsh | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $10.33 | $103,300.00 | | |
| 11/19/2015 | Patrick Walsh | Director | Buy | 30,000 | $10.26 | $307,800.00 | | |
| 9/30/2015 | Pleasant Lake Partners Llc | Major Shareholder | Buy | 40,063 | $13.29 | $532,437.27 | | |
| 8/31/2015 | Pleasant Lake Partners Llc | Major Shareholder | Buy | 107,400 | $13.09 | $1,405,866.00 | | |
| 8/27/2015 | Pleasant Lake Partners Llc | Major Shareholder | Buy | 411,381 | $12.92 | $5,315,042.52 | | |
| 7/8/2015 | Pleasant Lake Partners Llc | Major Shareholder | Buy | 2,414 | $14.98 | $36,161.72 | | |
| 6/30/2015 | Eileen A Aptman | Director | Buy | 467,500 | $8.56 | $4,001,800.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ TACO) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Chances Are You've Never Heard of America's New Favorite Pizza Chain
www.msn.com - April 19 at 4:22 PM |
 | Del Taco Continues Southeast Expansion
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 9:52 AM |
 | Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 3:31 PM |
 | Del Taco, Darden, Dunkin’ Can Get It to Go
www.barrons.com - April 17 at 4:33 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, May 3, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 4:33 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Stock Rating Lowered by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 4:48 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Piper Jaffray
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 11:42 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 3:36 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $113.24 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 2:08 AM |
 | Get ready for Cinco de Mayo at one of North Texas' largest taco chains
www.bizjournals.com - April 11 at 4:11 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 8:51 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.10 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 7:21 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 3:00 PM |
| National Burrito Day 2018: Where To Score The Most Delicious Deals
www.msn.com - April 5 at 8:38 AM |
| Celebrate National Burrito Day With Free Fries at Del Taco
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 5:24 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Cut to "Sell" at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 11:25 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Raised to Hold at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 9:16 PM |
 | Del Taco Serves Up Growth Opportunities at Upcoming Multi-Unit Franchising Conference
globenewswire.com - March 28 at 10:05 AM |
| Del Taco Serves Up Growth Opportunities at Upcoming Multi-Unit Franchising Conference
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 10:05 AM |
| $113.24 Million in Sales Expected for Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 2:14 AM |
 | Del Taco Will Make More New Lows
seekingalpha.com - March 25 at 10:07 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Will Announce Earnings of $0.10 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 9:24 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.09 Per Share, Dougherty & Co Forecasts (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 8:12 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Forecasted to Post Q1 2019 Earnings of $0.13 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 5:02 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 8:43 AM |
| Del Taco Ramps Up Michigan Expansion With Existing Franchise Partner
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 10:11 AM |
| Q1 2018 EPS Estimates for Del Taco Restaurants Inc Cut by Jefferies Group (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 16 at 7:44 AM |
| Why Del Taco Stock Plunged Today
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 4:39 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Maxim Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 3:38 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.02 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 2:25 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants' (TACO) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Wedbush
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 2:05 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Updates FY18 Earnings Guidance
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 14 at 5:43 PM |
 | Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Host Earnings Call
www.baystreet.ca - March 14 at 5:18 PM |
| Del Taco posts 4Q profit
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 5:18 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Sees Unusually High Options Volume (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 13 at 7:28 AM |
| $147.50 Million in Sales Expected for Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 3:52 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Position Increased by Landscape Capital Management L.L.C.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 1:05 PM |
| Millrace Asset Group Inc. Lowers Position in Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 12:54 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results Wednesday, March 14, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 4:41 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Shares Bought by Royce & Associates LP
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 11:28 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 20 at 2:54 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $147.50 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 20 at 2:48 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Will Announce Earnings of $0.17 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 18 at 9:10 PM |
| Keeley Funds Comments on Del Taco Restaurants
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 9:09 AM |
 | BRIEF-Goldman Sachs Asset Management Reports 6 Pct Passive Stake In Del Taco Restaurants
www.reuters.com - February 5 at 4:37 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.17 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 1 at 11:22 PM |
| Seafood Season Is Back at Del Taco, and Fans Are Hooked
finance.yahoo.com - February 1 at 8:59 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Downgraded to "Sell" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 28 at 7:22 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 26 at 8:44 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Wedbush
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 9 at 1:38 PM |
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Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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