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LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
$13.95
-$0.09(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.95
-$0.09(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.99 - $17.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.73K
Average Volume (3M)242.50K
Market Cap
$505.25M
Enterprise Value$641.19
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$232.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.3
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.99
Shares Outstanding30,455,297
10 Day Avg. Volume278,012
30 Day Avg. Volume242,502
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.38Price Target Upside38.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$503.77M
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.
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 $505.25M.
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 16 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.216 by $0.064.
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 N/A. See more information on El Pollo LoCo dividends here
What is El Pollo LoCo’s EPS estimate?
El Pollo LoCo’s EPS estimate is 0.28.
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 $0.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.216. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.627%.
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:
$19.38 (38.89% Upside)
$19.38 (38.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 139.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.82%
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.
LOCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.38
▲(38.89% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
15.10% Insiders
17.01% Mutual Funds
0.99% Other Institutional Investors
54.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors