El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)

NASDAQ: LOCO · Real-Time Price · USD
11.63
-0.12 (-1.02%)
Dec 27, 2024, 1:39 PM EST - Market open
Market Cap 348.19M
Revenue (ttm) 470.97M
Net Income (ttm) 24.08M
Shares Out 29.94M
EPS (ttm) 0.78
PE Ratio 14.83
Forward PE 12.96
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 55,207
Open 11.64
Previous Close 11.75
Day's Range 11.52 - 11.72
52-Week Range 8.17 - 14.25
Beta 1.39
Analysts Hold
Price Target 13.00 (+11.78%)
Earnings Date Oct 31, 2024

About LOCO

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. It operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquarter... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Jul 25, 2014
Employees 4,362
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LOCO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, El Pollo Loco Holdings's revenue was $468.66 million, a decrease of -0.28% compared to the previous year's $469.96 million. Earnings were $25.55 million, an increase of 22.85%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for LOCO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $13.0, which is an increase of 11.78% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.0
(11.78% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

El Pollo Loco: Already Marinating, Now Offering A 25%+ Safety Margin (Upgrade)

El Pollo Loco's stock price drop to around $11 offers a +25% margin of safety, making it a safer entry point for investors. Despite declining traffic and higher menu prices, value promotions and a str...

7 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco: Tremendous Value Not To Be Ignored

Initiating El Pollo Loco at a buy rating. This small-cap grilled chicken chain is a great value play for 2025. The company posted ~3% same-store sales growth in its most recent quarter, outperforming ...

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Double Pollo Fit Bowls are Back for a Limited Time Only

El Pollo Loco, the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced that fan-favorite Double Pollo Fit Bowls are back for a limited time.

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco: Although Emptier, Q3 Brought Cost Efficiency To Pollo Loco

The 'Fast-Food Exodus' has led to declining traffic for Pollo Loco, despite its high value scores and recent franchising expansion. Pollo Loco's traffic is down due to limited menu innovation and high...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended September 25, 2024.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Unveils Iconic New Restaurant Design and Eyes Significant Expansion as the Brand Approaches 50th Anniversary

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's premier fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today unveiled their new Iconic restaurant prototype showcasing an end...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Now Offering Two Tacos for only $5 Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday, El Pollo Loco offers two tacos for only $5, and Loco Rewards Members get three for $5. This offer is valid now through December 31, 2024.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Turns Up The Heat with Exclusive Mango Habanero Flavor Test

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is turning up the heat with a limited-time test of its all-new Mango Habaner...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results on Thursday, October 31, 2024

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 202...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Battered Restaurant Stocks Shop for Fresh Ideas From New CEOs

The year has seen more restaurant and fast-food chain CEO turnover than the previous three years combined. The reason: Inflation-wracked customers are eating out less frequently and making new demands...

Other symbols: SHAKWEN
3 months ago - Barrons

El Pollo Loco Stock: 3 Reasons To Stay Bullish

El Pollo Loco stock is at a near three-year high amid strong financial results. The company's effort to transfer restaurants to franchisees is supporting higher profitability margins. We see good valu...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

$4.5M Bet On This Consumer Cyclical Stock? Check Out These 3 Stocks Executives Are Buying

Although U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades.

Other symbols: HLFWY
4 months ago - Benzinga

El Pollo Loco Taps Content Creator Yuri Lamasbella as New Kreative Director for its Double Chopped Salads Campaign

El Pollo Loco named content creator Yuri Lamasbella as "Kreative Director" for its Double Chopped Salads campaign, bringing fresh creativity to the brand.

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Ira Fils - Chief Financial Officer Liz Williams - Chief Executive Officer Co...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2024 Results on Thursday, August 1, 2024

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 20...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Launches NEW Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos with Hand-Made Guacamole at No Extra Cost

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is excited to add three new Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos to its menu.

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco: Franchising Growth Drives An Undervalued Growth Strategy

El Pollo Loco operates and franchises restaurants, with the strategy turning more into franchised restaurants. The franchising growth provides capital light, low-risk earnings growth with proceeds fro...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript May 2, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Ira Fils - CFO Elizabeth Williams - CEO Conference Call Participants Todd Brook...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2024 Results on Thursday, May 2, 2024

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 20...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Wraps Up Women's History Month with a Special Event Recognizing Women Who Lead, Inspire, and Empower

El Pollo Loco wraps up Women's History Month with a special event in Los Angeles, CA recognizing a select group of women who lead, inspire, and empower.

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Announces Exciting National Burrito Day Offers: $0 Delivery Fees on April 1st and BOGO on April 4th

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or "Company") (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading restaurant chain specializing in fire-grilled chicken, is...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript March 7, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Ira Fils - CFO Maria Hollandsworth - Interim CEO, President and COO Conferenc...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 27, 2023.

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Discover the Latest Additions to El Pollo Loco's Menu - Try the Irresistible New Double Baja Shrimp Tostada and Chicken & Shrimp Tostada

Try the latest additions to El Pollo Loco's menu, the delicious new Double Baja Shrimp Tostada and Chicken & Shrimp Tostada. Here for a limited time only!

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire