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El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)
NASDAQ:LOCO
Earnings Data
Report Date
Mar 05, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.21Last Year’s EPS
0.2Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong growth in digital sales and traffic, margin improvements, and successful new restaurant openings. However, there were challenges with a slight decrease in company-operated restaurant revenue and increased operating expenses.Company Guidance
Positive System-Wide Traffic Growth
The company reported positive system-wide traffic growth during the third quarter, driven by targeted innovation and value offerings, such as $9.99 quesadilla combos and app-only promotions.
Restaurant Contribution Margin Improvement
Restaurant contribution margin improved to 18.3% in the third quarter from 16.7% in the year-ago period, driven by cost savings and enhanced labor productivity.
Digital Business Growth
Digital business, including kiosks, grew to 27% of system sales compared to 20% in the same period last year, with loyalty transactions up 28% year-over-year.
Franchise Revenue Increase
Franchise revenue increased 13.5% during the third quarter, driven by the rollout of a new point-of-sale system and the opening of new franchise-operated restaurants.
Successful New Restaurant Openings
El Pollo Loco opened its 500th restaurant and reported that new openings are averaging $2 million in annualized sales, demonstrating strong unit growth.
LOCO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
LOCO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct 30, 2025 | $9.06 | $10.22 | +12.80% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $10.30 | $10.45 | +1.46% |
May 01, 2025 | $9.43 | $9.08 | -3.71% |
Mar 06, 2025 | $10.63 | $10.62 | -0.09% |
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FAQ
When does El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) report earnings?
El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) earnings time?
El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) earnings time is at Mar 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is LOCO EPS forecast?
LOCO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.21.