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El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO)
:LOCO
LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.29 - $14.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.73K
Average Volume (3M)398.59K
Market Cap
$337.79M
Enterprise Value$594.44M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$261.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.1
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2025EPS Estimate
0.24Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 21, 2022Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding30,052,185
10 Day Avg. Volume318,941
30 Day Avg. Volume398,591
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.29
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio19.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.76
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.83Price Target Upside24.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
El Pollo LoCo News
PremiumCompany Announcements
El Pollo Loco Approves Governance Amendments at Annual Meeting
PremiumCompany Announcements
El Pollo Loco’s Earnings Call: Mixed Sentiments and Strategic Growth
PremiumCompany Announcements
El Pollo Loco Reports Modest Revenue Growth Amid Challenges
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brand RelaunchManagement reiterated that FY25 is a year of meaningful culinary innovation which will be amplified by the upcoming May brand relaunch that focuses on repositioning the brand around food that is craveable, affordable, and better for you.
Culinary InnovationCEO Liz Williams described FY25 as a year of tremendous culinary innovation, focusing on craveable, affordable, and better-for-you food.
Franchising InterestThere is an acceleration in interest from the franchising community in the El Pollo Loco concept, driven by improvements in the operating model and lower build costs.
Bears Say
Geographic And Cost RisksRisks include geographic concentration in L.A., a limited history of growth outside California, high exposure to chicken costs, ongoing pressure from wage inflation, and an intense competitive environment.
Poison Pill AdoptionBiglari began rapidly acquiring shares of El Pollo Loco, resulting in El Pollo Loco adopting a limited-duration poison pill.
Systemwide Comps DeclineSystemwide comps declined 0.6%, below consensus of +0.3%.
Ownership Overview
17.49% Insiders
22.39% Mutual Funds
0.42% Other Institutional Investors
46.40% Public Companies and Individual Investors
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 $14.25 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s market cap is $337.79M.
When is El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2025 which is in 19 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings released its earnings results on May 01, 2025. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.189 by $0.001.
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 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does El Pollo LoCo Holdings have?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings has 30,052,185 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 $0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.189. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.712%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of El Pollo LoCo Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LOCO
El Pollo LoCo Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$13.83 (24.04% Upside)
$13.83 (24.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 313.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
El Pollo LoCo Holdings
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is a leading restaurant chain in the United States specializing in fire-grilled chicken. Founded in 1980, the company operates in the fast-casual dining sector, offering a menu that includes a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes such as burritos, tacos, and salads, all centered around its signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. With locations primarily in the Southwestern United States, El Pollo Loco focuses on providing customers with high-quality, flavorful meals at affordable prices.
LOCO Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. Positive developments such as revenue growth, successful menu innovation, and new restaurant openings were offset by challenges like decreased comparable store sales and increased labor costs. Despite the company's efforts to drive growth through innovation and expansion, economic pressures and operational challenges pose significant hurdles.Read More>LOCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.83
▲(24.04%Upside)