El Pollo Loco price target raised to $15 from $13 at DA Davidson

DA Davidson analyst Matt Curtis raised the firm’s price target on El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to $15 from $13 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company’s Q1 results were well ahead of expectations across the board, reflecting strong LTO – limited-time offering – performance, operational execution, and loyalty program engagement, while its FY26 guidance was raised given continued same store sales momentum through April, the analyst tells investors in a research note.