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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO)
$16.53-0.29 (-1.72%)
After Hours$16.53+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name.
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The Narrative
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $16.53 with a market capitalization of $477M. Wall Street consensus targets $17.88 (4 analysts), implying a +8.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $16.91, remaining 39.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +8.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $126.18M↑ | $123.52M↑ | $121.52M↓ | $125.83M↑ | $119.18M |
| Gross Profit | $29.43M↑ | $27.74M↓ | $27.86M↓ | $28.82M↑ | $24.14M |
| Operating Income | $12.33M↑ | $10.45M↓ | $11.54M↑ | $11.35M↑ | $8.99M |
| Net Income | $8.16M↑ | $6.54M↓ | $7.36M↑ | $7.11M↑ | $5.48M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nev...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$476.63M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.64%
Volume
Today's trading volume
400,995
Recent News
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Recent research on El Pollo Loco Holdings centers on a clustered US$2 lift in price targets, even as the modeled fair value remains at US$17.88. Analysts link this move to refreshed assumptions, including how they frame risk and what kind of valuation multiple they are willing to apply. This, in turn, shapes where El Pollo Loco stock might fit in portfolios that focus on execution quality and pricing. Read on to see what is driving this evolving narrative and how you can track the next round...
El Pollo Loco authorizes $40M share repurchase program
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) has authorized a $40 million share repurchase program, the Costa Mesa, California-based restaurant chain said Thursday evening. The board of directors approved the repurchase of up to $40 million of its common stock, representing approximately 9% of...
LOCO Q1 Deep Dive: Product Innovation and Operational Improvements Drive Sales Growth
Fast food chain El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) reported Q1 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.9% year on year to $126.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.28 per share was 29.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.