EP6 Stock Chart & Stats
€11.50
-€0.10(-0.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€11.50
-€0.10(-0.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€7.75 - €14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€425.09M
Enterprise Value€641.19
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€3.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€232.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.99
Shares Outstanding30,455,297
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.98
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio12.03
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€17.02Price Target Upside47.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)€441.94M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Restaurant-level Margin ExpansionA sustained ~320 bps lift in restaurant contribution margin signals stronger unit economics that persist beyond a single quarter. Better unit margins increase cash generation per restaurant, underpin franchising returns, fund remodels/openings and make long-term growth more self-financing even amid cost swings.
Digital And Loyalty MomentumRising digital sales and loyalty penetration materially strengthen recurring revenue and lower acquisition costs. Higher member frequency and spend improve lifetime value, smooth demand variability and enable targeted promotions, supporting durable sales growth and better unit-level profitability over multiple years.
Improved Leverage And Capital StructureA notably lower debt-to-equity ratio enhances financial flexibility to execute unit growth and share repurchases while reducing interest burden risk. Improved leverage gives management room to fund capex or absorb shocks without immediate dilutive financing, strengthening the firm's multi-quarter resilience.
Bears Say
Constrained Near-term LiquidityVery low cash relative to outstanding debt combined with sizable planned capex creates a structural liquidity tension. Over the next several quarters this raises refinancing or working-capital risk, potentially forcing asset sales, incremental borrowing, or cutting discretionary investment if cash generation falters.
Suboptimal Cash ConversionOperating cash flow consistently trailing net income and FCF only half of earnings indicates working-capital drag or reinvestment demands. This reduces retained capital for growth and buybacks, increases reliance on external financing, and limits the company's ability to absorb shocks without altering strategy.
Gross Margin Pressure And Input-cost RisksMaterial year-over-year gross margin erosion coupled with ongoing commodity and wage inflation forecasts signals persistent cost pressure. If price realization or productivity gains lag, restaurant economics and franchise attractiveness could weaken, constraining long-term margin sustainability and unit-level returns.
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EP6 FAQ
What was El Pollo LoCo’s price range in the past 12 months?
El Pollo LoCo lowest stock price was €7.75 and its highest was €14.90 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo’s market cap is €425.09M.
When is El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported €0.245 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.189 by €0.056.
Is El Pollo LoCo overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts El Pollo LoCo’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does El Pollo LoCo pay dividends?
El Pollo LoCo does not currently pay dividends.
What is El Pollo LoCo’s EPS estimate?
El Pollo LoCo’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does El Pollo LoCo have?
El Pollo LoCo has 30,455,297 shares outstanding.
What happened to El Pollo LoCo’s price movement after its last earnings report?
El Pollo LoCo reported an EPS of €0.245 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.189. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.08%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of El Pollo LoCo?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:EP6
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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El Pollo LoCo Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€17.02 (47.97% Upside)
€17.02 (47.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:EP6 Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €5.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
El Pollo LoCo
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., primarily operating through its El Pollo Loco, Inc. subsidiary, is engaged in the development, franchising, licensing, and direct management of quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco brand. By May 4, 2022, its network encompassed 480 establishments: 189 company-owned locations and 291 franchised outlets situated across California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. The company also licenses a single restaurant operating in the Philippines. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, the company adopted its current name, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., in April 2014, having previously been known as Chicken Acquisition Corp.
EP6 Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum: strong comparable sales (+5.8% in Q1), meaningful restaurant-level margin expansion (+320 bps to 19.2%), higher profitability (adjusted EBITDA +31%) and successful product innovation and loyalty engagement. Management raised full-year comps and EBITDA guidance and outlined an aggressive unit growth plan. Key risks include a modest near-term liquidity position (low cash vs. outstanding debt and elevated planned capex), a timing-related decline in franchise revenue, ongoing commodity/wage inflation and continued focus needed on speed-of-service. Overall, positive fundamentals and upgraded guidance outweigh the highlighted challenges.View all DE:EP6 earnings summariesEP6 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€17.02
▲(47.97% Upside)