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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)263.35K
Market Cap
$270.62M
Enterprise Value$529.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$261.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.6
Beta1.06
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. Volume213,385
30 Day Avg. Volume263,354
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)0.99
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio12.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.50Price Target Upside58.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
El Pollo LoCo News
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 characterized FY25 as a year of tremendous culinary innovation, focusing on brand repositioning around food that is craveable, affordable, and better for you.
Franchise 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 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.
Systemwide Comps DeclineSystemwide comps declined 0.6%, below consensus of +0.3%.
Underwhelming ResultsManagement characterized 1Q25 results as 'underwhelming' vs. internal plan.
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’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 $270.62M.
When is El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date?
El Pollo LoCo’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2025 which is in 68 days.
How were El Pollo LoCo’s earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo 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 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 0.24.
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 $0.19 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?
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 (58.82% Upside)
$14.50 (58.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 313.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $314.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
El Pollo LoCo
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) is a leading American restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired cuisine. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, the company operates and franchises restaurants across the United States, primarily in the Southwestern region. El Pollo Loco is renowned for its signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken, which is the centerpiece of its diverse menu offerings, including burritos, tacos, and salads.
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
$14.50
▲( 58.82% Upside)