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El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO)
:LOCO
LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
$11.61
-$0.09(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.61
-$0.09(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.29 - $13.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.73K
Average Volume (3M)262.26K
Market Cap
$347.78M
Enterprise Value$536.71M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$191.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta1.06
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. Volume235,311
30 Day Avg. Volume262,264
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 Cap1.54
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.17Price Target Upside22.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$490.03M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital SalesThere is strong momentum in digital sales and customer loyalty programs, helping to drive traffic.
Growth ProspectsFuture growth opportunities are seen as underappreciated, with a significant acceleration in unit growth expected.
Operational EfficiencyMargins and EBITDA exceeded expectations due to effective labor initiatives and technology improvements.
Bears Say
Comps DeclineSystemwide comps declined 0.8% as trends in August/September were similar to July’s 0.7% decline.
Pricing StrategyThere was a 1.3% decline in average check despite a 2.8% increase in price, due to a negative mix shift from increased targeted discounting.
Sales PerformanceSame-store sales were below expectations due to a softer consumer and competitive environment.
El Pollo LoCo News
LOCO FAQ
What was El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings lowest stock price was $8.29 and its highest was $13.14 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s market cap is $347.78M.
When is El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 05, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings 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 Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does El Pollo LoCo Holdings pay dividends?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on El Pollo LoCo Holdings dividends here
What is El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s EPS estimate?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.2.
How many shares outstanding does El Pollo LoCo Holdings have?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings has 29,954,935 shares outstanding.
What happened to El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings 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 Holdings?
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:
$14.17 (22.05% Upside)
$14.17 (22.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 23.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
El Pollo LoCo Holdings
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken. Founded in 1980, the company operates primarily in the United States and is known for its unique marinated, fire-grilled chicken served with a variety of sides, including rice, beans, and fresh salsas. The brand emphasizes fresh ingredients and bold flavors, catering to customers seeking flavorful, healthier dining options. In addition to its signature chicken dishes, El Pollo Loco offers tacos, burritos, and salads, appealing to a diverse customer base.
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
$14.17
▲(22.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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