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El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)
NASDAQ:LOCO
LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.29 - $14.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.73K
Average Volume (3M)357.35K
Market Cap
$314.05M
Enterprise Value$565.76M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$261.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2025EPS Estimate
0.22Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 21, 2022Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding30,052,185
10 Day Avg. Volume343,168
30 Day Avg. Volume357,349
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.50Price Target Upside38.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsEl Pollo Loco reported better than expected results across most metrics, with revenue and earnings surpassing consensus expectations.
New Product LaunchesMenu innovation has been driving positive results, with successful launches of new products like Fresca wraps and premium chicken quesadillas.
Bears Say
Competitive EnvironmentThe company has moved into a period where traffic growth is needed to drive same-store sales, which may prove challenging in the current competitive environment.
Sales DeclineSystemwide comparable sales declined slightly, with a drop in franchised locations.
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 $14.25 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo’s market cap is $314.05M.
When is El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2025 which is in 86 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.04.
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 0.22.
How many shares outstanding does El Pollo LoCo have?
El Pollo LoCo has 30,052,185 shares outstanding.
What happened to El Pollo LoCo’s price movement after its last earnings report?
El Pollo LoCo reported an EPS of $0.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.24. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.456%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of El Pollo LoCo?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LOCO
El Pollo LoCo Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$14.50 (38.76% Upside)
$14.50 (38.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 313.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
El Pollo LoCo
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
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive outlook with strong revenue growth, a return to positive traffic growth, and successful product innovations. However, challenges such as a slight decrease in transactions, a decrease in franchise comparable sales, and a challenging macroeconomic environment were noted. The company remains confident in its strategic initiatives to drive future growth.Read More>LOCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.50
▲(38.76%Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
17.35% Insiders
21.77% Mutual Funds
0.06% Other Institutional Investors
48.71% Public Companies and
Individual Investors