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
Next Earnings Date3/13/2019 (Estimated)
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 quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 16th. The restaurant operator reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $117.83 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $119.84 million. Del Taco Restaurants had a net margin of 9.81% and a return on equity of 4.93%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.13 EPS. View Del Taco Restaurants' Earnings History.
When is Del Taco Restaurants' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for TACO?
6 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Del Taco Restaurants' shares. Their forecasts range from $13.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect Del Taco Restaurants' share price to reach $14.8333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 40.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Del Taco Restaurants.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Del Taco Restaurants?
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 somewhat positive on Saturday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Del Taco Restaurants earned a media sentiment score of 0.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the restaurant operator a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company'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 Sonic (SONC), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Denny's (DENN), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Bojangles (BOJA), El Pollo LoCo (LOCO), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB), Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST), Chuy's (CHUY), Noodles & Co (NDLS), Livexlive Media (LIVX) and Nathan's Famous (NATH).
What other stocks do shareholders of Del Taco Restaurants own?
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 45)
- Mr. Steven L. Brake, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 46)
- Mr. David A. Pear, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 55)
- 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 number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.52%), BlackRock Inc. (6.44%), Keeley Teton Advisors LLC (3.55%), Emerald Advisers LLC (2.27%), Boston Partners (1.93%) and Rothschild & Co. Asset Management US Inc. (1.84%). 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 selling Del Taco Restaurants stock?
TACO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royce & Associates LP, Cannell Capital LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Keeley Teton Advisors LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, RK Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc. and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. 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 major investors are buying Del Taco Restaurants stock?
TACO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Boston Partners, Western Wealth Management LLC, Rothschild & Co. Asset Management US Inc., Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc., North Star Investment Management Corp., California Public Employees Retirement System, Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan and Wedbush Securities Inc.. 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 $10.58.
How big of a company is Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $399.50 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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