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El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)
NASDAQ:LOCO
LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
$10.13
-$0.09(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.13
-$0.09(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.29 - $12.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.73K
Average Volume (3M)242.50K
Market Cap
$303.44M
Enterprise Value$483.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$191.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Mar 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding29,954,935
10 Day Avg. Volume278,012
30 Day Avg. Volume242,502
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.94
Price to Book (P/B)1.35
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio12.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.75Price Target Upside25.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Sales And LoyaltyMomentum in digital sales and increased loyalty program engagement is driving additional traffic and improving customer retention.
Margin ExpansionMargins and EBITDA outperformance driven by effective labor initiatives and technology improvements points to stronger profitability per location.
Unit Growth PotentialAnalyst view that unit growth acceleration is underappreciated highlights meaningful expansion potential as new restaurants scale.
Bears Say
Persistent Comp Decline TrendsOngoing systemwide comp declines indicate persistent traffic challenges that could slow recovery in sales and margins.
Pricing Effectiveness And MixAverage check declined despite price increases, suggesting promotional activity and mix shifts are eroding the benefit of higher menu prices.
Same-store Sales WeaknessSame-store sales missed expectations amid softer consumer demand and intensified competition, putting pressure on revenue per store.
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 $8.29 and its highest was $12.65 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo’s market cap is $303.44M.
When is El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 05, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2025. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.214 by $0.056.
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 0.2.
How many shares outstanding does El Pollo LoCo have?
El Pollo LoCo has 29,954,935 shares outstanding.
What happened to El Pollo LoCo’s price movement after its last earnings report?
El Pollo LoCo reported an EPS of $0.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.214. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.804%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$12.75 (25.86% Upside)
$12.75 (25.86% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 23.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
El Pollo LoCo
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
LOCO Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
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.View all LOCO earnings summariesLOCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.75
▲(25.86% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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