Del Taco Restaurants Stock Forecast, Price & News

Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Del Taco Restaurants a buy right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Del Taco Restaurants in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Del Taco Restaurants stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TACO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Del Taco Restaurants' stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Del Taco Restaurants' stock was trading at $4.74 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, TACO shares have increased by 163.1% and is now trading at $12.47.
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Are investors shorting Del Taco Restaurants?

Del Taco Restaurants saw a increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 891,800 shares, an increase of 33.8% from the December 15th total of 666,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,020,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days. Currently, 2.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Del Taco Restaurants' next earnings date?

Del Taco Restaurants is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, March 14th 2022.
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How were Del Taco Restaurants' earnings last quarter?

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:TACO) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 14th. The restaurant operator reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $124.27 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $124.86 million. Del Taco Restaurants had a net margin of 3.83% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.43%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.16 earnings per share.
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How often does Del Taco Restaurants pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Del Taco Restaurants?

Del Taco Restaurants declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 13th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 1st will be given a dividend of $0.04 per share on Tuesday, February 22nd. This represents a $0.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, January 31st.
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Is Del Taco Restaurants a good dividend stock?

Del Taco Restaurants pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%. Del Taco Restaurants does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Del Taco Restaurants is 30.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Del Taco Restaurants will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.09% next year. This indicates that Del Taco Restaurants will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for TACO?

3 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Del Taco Restaurants' shares. Their forecasts range from $12.51 to $15.00. On average, they expect Del Taco Restaurants' stock price to reach $13.84 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Del Taco Restaurants' key executives?

Del Taco Restaurants' management team includes the following people:

• John D. Cappasola, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Chad Gretzema, Chief Operating Officer
• Steven L. Brake, Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
• Esty Chang, Associate Real Estate Manager
• Timothy A. Hackbardt, Chief Marketing Officer

What is Paul J. B. Murphy III's approval rating as Del Taco Restaurants' CEO?

104 employees have rated Del Taco Restaurants CEO Paul J. B. Murphy III on Glassdoor.com. Paul J. B. Murphy III has an approval rating of 82% among Del Taco Restaurants' employees.

Who are some of Del Taco Restaurants' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Del Taco Restaurants include Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Brinker International (EAT), Mitchells & Butlers (MBPFF), Dine Brands Global (DIN), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), Portillos (PTLO), Denny's (DENN), First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG), RCI Hospitality (RICK), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Chuy's (CHUY), El Pollo Loco (LOCO) and Kura Sushi USA (KRUS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Del Taco Restaurants own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Del Taco Restaurants investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Boeing (BA), Walt Disney (DIS), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Ford Motor (F), Intel (INTC), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Energy Transfer (ET).

What is Del Taco Restaurants' stock symbol?

Del Taco Restaurants trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TACO."

Who are Del Taco Restaurants' major shareholders?

Del Taco Restaurants' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wedbush Securities Inc. (0.05%) and Cutler Group LP (0.00%). Company insiders that own Del Taco Restaurants stock include Ari B Levy, Eileen A Aptman and Lawrence F Levy.
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Which major investors are buying Del Taco Restaurants stock?

TACO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wedbush Securities Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Del Taco Restaurants stock in the last two years include Ari B Levy, Eileen A Aptman, and Lawrence F Levy.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Del Taco Restaurants' stock price today?

One share of TACO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.47.

How much money does Del Taco Restaurants make?

Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $453.81 million and generates $491.88 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $-89.74 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.53 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Del Taco Restaurants have?

Del Taco Restaurants employs 7,892 workers across the globe.

What is Del Taco Restaurants' official website?

The official website for Del Taco Restaurants is www.deltaco.com.

Where are Del Taco Restaurants' headquarters?

Del Taco Restaurants is headquartered at 25521 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE, LAKE FOREST CA, 92630.

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].