El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)

NASDAQ: LOCO · Real-Time Price · USD
13.74
+0.01 (0.07%)
At close: Apr 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
14.06
+0.32 (2.33%)
After-hours: Apr 16, 2026, 6:33 PM EDT
Market Cap411.60M +34.2%
Revenue (ttm)490.05M +3.6%
Net Income26.49M +3.1%
EPS0.90 +4.7%
Shares Out 29.96M
PE Ratio15.27
Forward PE14.16
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume184,160
Open13.83
Previous Close13.73
Day's Range13.66 - 13.83
52-Week Range8.29 - 14.50
Beta0.78
AnalystsBuy
Price Target13.50 (-1.75%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

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. The company 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 he... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Jul 25, 2014
Employees 4,034
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LOCO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, El Pollo Loco Holdings's revenue was $490.05 million, an increase of 3.60% compared to the previous year's $473.01 million. Earnings were $26.49 million, an increase of 3.12%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for LOCO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $13.5, which is a decrease of -1.75% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.5
(-1.75% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

El Pollo Loco® Upgrades Loco Rewards® Program with Experiential Prizes, Including Coca-Cola® x El Pollo Loco Soccer Challenge

The brand expands its loyalty platform beyond discounts, offering members new, high-value rewards and exclusive access. The brand expands its loyalty platform beyond discounts, offering members new, h...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 14- and 53-week periods ended December 31, 2025.

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco® Fires Up Culinary Innovation with Five New Menu Tests

A bold lineup of entrées, beverages, and handhelds are being tested in approximately 60 restaurant locations A bold lineup of entrées, beverages, and handhelds are being tested in approximately 60 res...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on Thursday, March 12, 2026

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter an...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Announces Protein Packed Menu, Reminding Everyone that Protein has Always Been their Specialty

With 24 protein heavy hitters, all under $15,  the menu delivers big flavor, great value, and plenty of ways to fuel up

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco® Adds Shrimp to Lineup of Limited Time Baja Double Tostadas

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is reimagining its beloved tostada with a bold, new flavor twist...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Appoints Frank Garrido to Board of Directors

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, announced today the appointment of Frank Garrido as an indepen...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco® Partners with WNBA Star Arike Ogunbowale to Support School Sports Teams Nationwide

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is teaming up with women's basketball superstar Arike Ogunbowale to su...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate at the 28th Annual ICR Conference

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a fireside chat discussion as part of the 28th Ann...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco® Launches Protein-Packed Double Pollo Salads: Twice the Chicken, All the Flavor

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is here to prove that eating better doesn't have to mean sacrificing f...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Appoints Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila to Board of Directors

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, announced today the appointment of Robert D.

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Is Celebrating “12 Days of Pollo” with Delicious Deals

BOGO burritos, family meal deals and more bring tidings of comfort food and fire-grilled joy BOGO burritos, family meal deals and more bring tidings of comfort food and fire-grilled joy

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13‑week period ended September 24, 2025.

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, October 30, 2025

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 (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...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Celebrates Growth Milestone with 500th U.S. Restaurant

Fire-grilled chicken brand expands footprint during its 50th anniversary year with new Colorado Springs location Fire-grilled chicken brand expands footprint during its 50th anniversary year with new ...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Introduces Flavorful Double Chicken Burrito Bowls That Will Actually Fill You Up

Choose from Queso Crunch or Street Corn – Hearty, Satisfying, and Available Now! Choose from Queso Crunch or Street Corn – Hearty, Satisfying, and Available Now!

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Is Giving Away Up To $1 Million In Free Chicken For National Chicken Month!

A BOGO deal, an AI‑powered content challenge, and a chance to win free fire-grilled chicken for life make this September truly Loco A BOGO deal, an AI‑powered content challenge, and a chance to win fr...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended June 25, 2025.

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, July 31, 2025

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 17, 2025 (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...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco's New Quesadillas Deliver Bold Flavor to Satisfy Your Cravings

Choose From Creamy Chipotle and Salsa Verde for a Perfect Handheld Meal, Available as a Combo for Just $9.99 Choose From Creamy Chipotle and Salsa Verde for a Perfect Handheld Meal, Available as a Com...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Introduces New Fresca Salads and Wraps

Portable, craveable items give consumers a whole new reason to say “Let's Get Loco™ ” COSTA MESA, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken res...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration With Innovative and Bold Brand Refresh

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is proud to announce a comprehensive brand refresh rolling out on May 15th.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 26, 2025.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, May 1, 2025

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2025 (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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Celebrates National Burrito Day with a 3-Day Burrito Block Party

El Pollo Loco's 3-day Burrito Block Party (April 2-4) offers Loco Rewards members exclusive burrito deals, giveaways, and a chance to win a Burrito Bag!

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire