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LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
$15.62
$0.26(1.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$15.62
$0.26(1.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.99 - $17.40
Previous Close$16.19
Volume139.84K
Average Volume (3M)236.46K
Market Cap
$477.80M
Enterprise Value$723.72M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$219.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.8
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield15.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.18
Shares Outstanding30,432,938
10 Day Avg. Volume255,929
30 Day Avg. Volume236,456
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 Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.13Price Target Upside16.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$504.40M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Momentum And GuidanceRaised comparable-sales and EBITDA guidance, alongside planned unit openings, indicates management sees sustained operating momentum. Higher restaurant-level margins and lower planned CapEx could support earnings growth and expansion while preserving more cash over the next several quarters.
Digital And Loyalty EngagementStrong digital growth and materially higher loyalty-member frequency deepen customer engagement and provide scalable channels for ordering and marketing. These capabilities can support repeat visits, larger checks, and more efficient traffic generation as the restaurant base expands.
Improved Balance SheetThe sharp reduction in leverage improves financial flexibility and lowers the burden of debt service relative to prior years. A stronger balance sheet can help fund restaurant development, absorb operating volatility, and give management more options for durable capital allocation.
Bears Say
Traffic DeclineFalling transactions indicate that recent sales growth depends substantially on higher average checks rather than broader customer traffic. If pricing or mix benefits moderate, weak frequency could constrain comparable-sales growth and make sustained revenue expansion more difficult.
Commodity And Operating Cost PressureElevated food, paper, packaging, oil, and delivery-related costs can erode restaurant-level margins if pricing and productivity do not fully offset them. Continued commodity inflation therefore creates a persistent challenge to margin durability and earnings conversion.
Weaker Cash ConversionThe recent decline in operating and free cash flow reduces the amount of internally generated funding available for openings, technology, and shareholder returns. Weaker conversion also makes the improved profitability less durable if reinvestment or working-capital needs remain elevated.
El Pollo LoCo News
LOCO FAQ
What was El Pollo LoCo’s price range in the past 12 months?
El Pollo LoCo lowest stock price was $8.98 and its highest was $17.40 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo’s market cap is $477.80M.
When is El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.278 by $0.022.
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 pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 15.42%. See more information on El Pollo LoCo dividends here
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 30,432,938 shares outstanding.
What happened to El Pollo LoCo’s price movement after its last earnings report?
El Pollo LoCo reported an EPS of $0.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.278. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.392%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of El Pollo LoCo?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LOCO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
El Pollo LoCo Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.13 (16.04% Upside)
$18.13 (16.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 266.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
58.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.69%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
LOCO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum: positive same-store sales, margin improvement, digital and loyalty strength, successful menu innovation, and accelerated unit growth with raised EBITDA guidance and reduced capex. Headwinds remain around commodity inflation (notably produce), modest transaction declines, a quarter-over-quarter reliance on higher checks, a one-time legal settlement impacting G&A comparability, and a modest cash balance. Overall the positive drivers and upward guidance outweigh the challenges discussed.View all LOCO earnings summariesLOCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.13
▲(16.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
14.61% Insiders
17.02% Mutual Funds
1.28% Other Institutional Investors
49.13% Public Companies and
Individual Investors