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El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)
NASDAQ:LOCO
LOCO Stock Chart & Stats
$10.22
-$0.09(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.22
-$0.09(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.29 - $13.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.73K
Average Volume (3M)240.21K
Market Cap
$306.55M
Enterprise ValueN/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$191.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.1
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Mar 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 21, 2022Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding29,995,453
10 Day Avg. Volume279,455
30 Day Avg. Volume240,209
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 Cap0.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.67Price Target Upside33.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital SalesThere is strong momentum in digital sales and customer loyalty programs, helping to drive traffic.
Financial PerformanceMargins and EBITDA exceeded expectations due to effective labor initiatives and technology improvements.
Growth OpportunitiesFuture growth opportunities are seen as underappreciated, with a significant acceleration in unit growth expected.
Bears Say
Average Check DeclineThere 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.
Same-Store SalesSame-store sales were below expectations due to a softer consumer and competitive environment.
Traffic Growth ChallengesThe 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.
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 $13.24 in the past 12 months.
What is El Pollo LoCo’s market cap?
El Pollo LoCo’s market cap is $306.55M.
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 123 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 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does El Pollo LoCo have?
El Pollo LoCo has 29,995,453 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
El Pollo LoCo Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$13.67 (33.76% Upside)
$13.67 (33.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOCO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 90.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.36%
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 (LOCO) is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken inspired by Mexican cuisine. Founded in 1980 in Los Angeles, California, the company operates primarily in the United States and focuses on providing flavorful, high-quality meals that emphasize health-conscious options. Its core menu includes marinated, fire-grilled chicken, burritos, tacos, and various sides, all prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, appealing to a wide range of customers seeking both taste and nutrition.
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
$13.67
▲(33.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
17.34% Insiders
20.92% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
50.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors