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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)216.18K
Market Cap
$438.54M
Enterprise Value$723.72
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$219.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.1
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield15.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.18
Shares Outstanding30,432,938
10 Day Avg. Volume220,877
30 Day Avg. Volume216,180
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
$20.63Price Target Upside32.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$503.90M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Raised Guidance And Unit ExpansionHigher comparable-sales and EBITDA guidance indicates management expects operating momentum to persist beyond a single quarter. Planned company and franchise openings, including entry into Idaho, can broaden the footprint, increase brand reach, and create additional long-term revenue capacity.
Digital And Loyalty EngagementStrong digital penetration and materially higher loyalty-member visit frequency support repeat purchasing and more direct customer engagement. These channels can improve convenience, strengthen retention, and provide a durable platform for menu launches, targeted marketing, and sustained sales productivity.
Improved Leverage And Financial FlexibilityThe substantial reduction in debt meaningfully lowers financial risk and should reduce the burden of interest and refinancing obligations. A stronger capital structure gives El Pollo Loco greater flexibility to fund restaurant growth, maintain operations through volatility, and allocate cash toward strategic priorities.
Bears Say
Transaction Declines And Check RelianceSales growth is currently relying more on higher checks than on increased customer traffic, as transactions declined across company and franchise restaurants. If pricing or mix benefits moderate, weaker visit frequency could constrain comparable-sales growth and make sustained revenue expansion more difficult.
Weaker Cash-flow ConversionRecent deterioration in operating and free cash flow reduces the amount of internally generated funding available for openings, maintenance, and shareholder or debt-related uses. Persistently weaker conversion could increase reliance on the revolver or constrain investment even while reported profitability improves.
Commodity Inflation And Margin ModerationFood, paper, packaging, and related input inflation can pressure restaurant-level profitability and require continued pricing or productivity actions. The full-year margin outlook of 18.25%-18.75% is below Q2's 19.5%, suggesting cost pressure may continue to moderate earnings quality over coming quarters.
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 $438.54M.
When is El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 33 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:
$20.63 (32.04% Upside)
$20.63 (32.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 266.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $8.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
41.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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
$20.63
▲(32.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
14.69% Insiders
17.02% Mutual Funds
39.15% Other Institutional Investors
14.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors