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El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO)
:LOCO
Earnings Data
Report Date
Oct 30, 2025After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.22Last Year’s EPS
0.21Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted several positive developments, including revenue growth, menu innovations, and increased digital sales. However, these positives were tempered by a challenging macroeconomic environment, increased expenses, and slightly negative sales performance. While there is optimism about future growth, current conditions remain mixed.Company Guidance -
Q3 2025
Revenue Growth
Total revenue increased to $125.8 million compared to $122.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, a year-over-year growth driven by a 2% increase in company-operated restaurant revenue.
Positive System-Wide Traffic Growth
Despite slightly negative sales performance, there was a return to positive system-wide traffic growth, reflecting a careful balance of innovation and value.
Menu Innovation Success
Introduction of new products such as Fresca Wraps and Salads, and premium chicken quesadillas, which received positive guest feedback and demonstrated strategic menu innovation.
Digital Business Growth
Digital business, including kiosks, grew to 25.5% of sales compared to 17.1% in the second quarter of last year.
Margin Expansion
Restaurant level operating profit margins improved to 19.1% from 18.6% year-over-year, with ongoing improvements in labor productivity and methodical cost savings.
Franchise Traffic Growth
Franchise traffic growth accelerated with traffic up 1.5% in the second quarter for the franchise system.
Unit Growth
Opening of new franchise-operated restaurants and plans to open at least 10 new restaurants in 2025, with opportunities to almost double that pace in 2026.
LOCO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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Missed
LOCO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2025 | $10.30 | $10.45 | +1.46% |
May 01, 2025 | $9.43 | $9.08 | -3.71% |
Mar 06, 2025 | $10.63 | $10.62 | -0.09% |
Oct 31, 2024 | $12.22 | $11.96 | -2.13% |
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FAQ
When does El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO) report earnings?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).
What is El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO) earnings time?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings (LOCO) earnings time is at Oct 30, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is LOCO EPS forecast?
LOCO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.22.