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
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 Ratio28.84
Forward P/E Ratio23.55
P/E Growth1.5
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$471.46 million
Price / Sales1.15
Cash Flow$1.1295 per share
Price / Cash12.51
Book Value$10.76 per share
Price / Book1.31
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
Market Cap$543.34
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 data on Thursday, May, 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.08 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $112.55 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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 for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.10 EPS. 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 Thursday, May, 3rd. The company provided 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?
7 analysts have issued 12 month 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 $16.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings 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 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
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. " (7/7/2018)
- 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 Brinker International (EAT), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Wingstop (WING), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Dine Brands Global (DIN), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Sonic Drive-In (SONC), Denny's (DENN), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) 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.
Has Del Taco Restaurants been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about TACO stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. Accern ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Del Taco Restaurants earned a news sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the restaurant operator an impact score of 45.17 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company'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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Columbia Partners L L C Investment Management (0.20%). 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 buying Del Taco Restaurants stock?
TACO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Columbia Partners L L C Investment Management. 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 $14.13.
How big of a company is Del Taco Restaurants?
Del Taco Restaurants has a market capitalization of $543.34 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]
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