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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 Ratio0.39
Quick Ratio0.33
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.62
Forward P/E Ratio19.55
P/E Growth1.22
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$471.46 million
Price / Sales0.96
Cash Flow$1.1523 per share
Price / Cash10.18
Book Value$10.93 per share
Price / Book1.07
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.52
Net Income$49.87 million
Net Margins10.21%
Return on Equity4.94%
Return on Assets2.70%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,656
Outstanding Shares38,450,000
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) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $112.55 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $112.77 million. Del Taco Restaurants had a return on equity of 4.94% and a net margin of 10.21%. The company's revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.10 EPS. View Del Taco Restaurants' Earnings History.
What guidance has Del Taco Restaurants issued on next quarter's earnings?
Del Taco Restaurants updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) 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 $510.19 million.
What price target have analysts set for TACO?
5 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Del Taco Restaurants' stock. 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. " (5/23/2018)
- 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 Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Dave & Buster's (PLAY), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), Wingstop (WING), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Dine Brands Global (DIN), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Denny's (DENN), Sonic Drive-In (SONC), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Red Robin (RRGB), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (BOJA), Chuy's (CHUY) and Fogo De Chao (FOGO).
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 been trending positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Del Taco Restaurants earned a daily sentiment score of 0.25 on Accern's scale. They also gave news coverage about the restaurant operator an impact score of 45.24 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Del Taco Restaurants' major shareholders?
Del Taco Restaurants' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.00%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.88%), Keeley Teton Advisors LLC (5.19%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (4.94%), Cannell Capital LLC (2.40%) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (1.82%). Company insiders that own Del Taco Restaurants stock include David Pear, Eileen A Aptman, 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 Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Millrace Asset Group Inc. and Northern Trust Corp. 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 Keeley Teton Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Cannell Capital LLC, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC and Prudential Financial 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 $11.73.
How big of a company is Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $442.21 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)
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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 38.11%. 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: | 38.11% 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 5/24/2016 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: 79.34%
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 |
|---|
| 5/21/2018 | Patrick Walsh | Director | Buy | 45,000 | $11.55 | $519,750.00 | 31,866 |  |
| 5/18/2018 | Patrick Walsh | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $11.43 | $114,300.00 | 31,866 | |
| 5/4/2018 | Eileen A Aptman | Director | Buy | 9,000 | $11.26 | $101,340.00 | 27,356 | |
| 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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 | Chipotle to close Denver, New York offices and move headquarters to Southern California
www.cnbc.com - May 24 at 9:54 AM |
 | Wednesday 5/23 Insider Buying Report: AVP, TACO
www.nasdaq.com - May 23 at 4:16 PM |
 | Del Taco Restaurants Inc Expected to Earn Q2 2018 Earnings of $0.14 Per Share (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 23 at 6:48 AM |
| Insider Buying: Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Director Acquires 10,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 22 at 10:28 PM |
| Insider Buying: Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Director Buys 45,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 22 at 10:10 PM |
| Brokerages Expect Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $117.22 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 17 at 4:31 AM |
 | Del Taco Fuels Existing and New Market Growth With Development Incentives
finance.yahoo.com - May 15 at 10:26 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Will Announce Earnings of $0.14 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 15 at 10:23 AM |
 | Taco Bell Is America's No. 1 Mexican Restaurant
www.msn.com - May 14 at 4:11 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 6:55 PM |
 | Biz News: Newport’s Taco Rosa is named an Ocean Friendly Restaurant
www.latimes.com - May 12 at 10:32 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Raised to Sell at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 9 at 8:52 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Director Eileen A. Aptman Purchases 9,000 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 8:17 PM |
| Edited Transcript of TACO earnings conference call or presentation 3-May-18 8:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 9:43 AM |
| FY2018 EPS Estimates for Del Taco Restaurants Inc Decreased by Analyst (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 3:40 AM |
| Equities Analysts Set Expectations for Del Taco Restaurants Inc's FY2018 Earnings (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 3:40 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 6 at 10:20 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants' (TACO) Buy Rating Reiterated at Wedbush
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 3:16 PM |
 | Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Misses Q1 EPS by 2c
www.streetinsider.com - May 4 at 9:41 AM |
 | BRIEF-Del Taco Restaurants Reports Q1 EPS $0.08
www.reuters.com - May 4 at 9:41 AM |
 | Del Taco Restaurants' (TACO) CEO John Cappasola on Q1 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - May 4 at 9:41 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.02 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 10:28 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Issues FY18 Earnings Guidance
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 6:50 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 4:09 PM |
 | Del Taco developing 7 more locations in Atlanta
www.bizjournals.com - May 2 at 9:43 AM |
| Analysts Anticipate Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $113.24 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 29 at 2:32 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) to Post $0.10 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 27 at 7:20 PM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 3:48 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants Inc (TACO) to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.11 Per Share, Wedbush Forecasts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 7:40 AM |
| Q2 2018 Earnings Forecast for Del Taco Restaurants Inc Issued By Wedbush (TACO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 7:41 AM |
| Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) Rating Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 11:19 AM |
 | Escaping Mexico City’s Hustle Within City Limits
www.nytimes.com - April 20 at 10:00 AM |
| Authentically Cooked Carnitas Return for the Summer
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 10:00 AM |
| 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 |
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Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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