El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)

NASDAQ: LOCO · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
10.46
-0.17 (-1.60%)
Mar 24, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-1.6%
Market Cap 383.94M
Revenue (ttm) 469.96M
Net Income (ttm) 20.80M
Shares Out 36.71M
EPS (ttm) 0.57
PE Ratio 18.35
Forward PE 14.03
Dividend $1.50 (14.34%)
Ex-Dividend Date Oct 21, 2022
Volume 124,676
Open 10.54
Previous Close 10.63
Day's Range 10.42 - 10.57
52-Week Range 8.15 - 13.00
Beta 1.31
Analysts Buy
Price Target 12.41 (+18.64%)
Earnings Date May 3, 2023

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. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant 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 Pol... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Jul 25, 2014
Employees 4,626
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LOCO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2022, LOCO's revenue was $469.96 million, an increase of 3.43% compared to the previous year's $454.36 million. Earnings were $20.80 million, a decrease of -28.57%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for LOCO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $12.41, which is an increase of 18.64% from the latest price.

Price Target
$12.41
(18.64% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 23.08% and 1.33%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

2 weeks ago - Zacks Investment Research

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 28, 2022.

2 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Beef is Back! El Pollo Loco Introduces NEW Double Shredded Beef Tostada Salad

Piled High with Protein, Double Tostada Salads Are Packed with Fresh Ingredients for the Ultimate Mealtime Satisfaction Piled High with Protein, Double Tostada Salads Are Packed with Fresh Ingredients...

1 month ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate at the Jefferies Annual Winter Restaurant, Foodservice, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Summit in Beaver Creek, CO

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that the Company will participate at the Jefferies Annual Winter Res...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Dips into Indulgence with New Loco Burrito Grillers

Handheld and Ultra-Portable Loco Burrito Grillers are a Fresh, Crave-Worthy Take on a Traditional Sonoran Favorite Handheld and Ultra-Portable Loco Burrito Grillers are a Fresh, Crave-Worthy Take on a...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate at the 25th Annual ICR Conference

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that the Company will host a fireside chat as part of the 25t h Annu...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Signs Agreement to Expand Its Footprint

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) signs a franchise agreement to develop eight restaurants.

4 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

El Pollo Loco Signs Development Agreement with New Franchise Group to Open Eight Restaurants in Kansas City Area

Marks fifth development deal of 2022, as the iconic fire-grilled chicken restaurant franchise continues to recruit new franchisees for its aggressive expansion plan Marks fifth development deal of 202...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Partners with Feeding America® to Provide Millions of Meals for People in Need

The fire-grilled chicken restaurant instated a customer round-up campaign at its registers beginning November 3 The fire-grilled chicken restaurant instated a customer round-up campaign at its registe...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 16.67% and 2.85%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

5 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

El Pollo Loco Announces Three NEW Overstuffed Quesadillas and Brings Back Shredded Beef

The fire-grilled chicken restaurant invites guests to indulge on the go with new lineup of three Overstuffed Quesadillas packed to the brim with flavor The fire-grilled chicken restaurant invites gues...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Analysts Estimate El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

5 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

7 Quality Stocks Selling at a Discount as Q4 Kicks Off

I know that saying “This time could be different” is dangerous. But still, when it comes to U.S. stocks, I believe that this time could be different and that the long-awaited (by me, at least) bull ma...

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5 months ago - InvestorPlace

El Pollo Loco Names Maria Hollandsworth as Chief Operating Officer

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc.  (“El Pollo Loco” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announce...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Surges 15.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down t...

5 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Results on Thursday, November 3, 2022

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 (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...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco stock surges amid buyback, special dividend plans

Yahoo Finance Live anchors Julie Hyman, Brad Smith and Brian Sozzi discuss the surge in stock for El Pollo Loco following a $20 million buyback.

5 months ago - Yahoo Finance

El Pollo Loco stock jumps on buyback, special dividend plans

Shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings. [s: loco] jumped 15% after hours Tuesday after the Mexican-restaurant chain said its board had declared a special dividend of $1.50 per share and authorized a new sto...

5 months ago - Market Watch

El Pollo Loco Board Of Directors Declares Special Dividend of $1.50 Per Share and Approves 20 Million Share Repurchase Program

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Signs Experienced Burger King Operator to Expand Brand's Presence in Northern California and Develop First Oregon Locations

Milestone announcement comes as the fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain continues to seek new franchise partners to help expand national footprint Milestone announcement comes as the fire-grilled ch...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

7 Small-Cap Stock Picks to Beat the September Market Slump

When compiling my small-cap stock picks, I tried to choose names that seemed to be benefiting from this new, more “risk-on” environment. Among the encouraging features of the August Consumer Price Ind...

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6 months ago - InvestorPlace

El Pollo Loco Spotlights Diversity of Hispanic Cuisine With #MoreThanTacos Campaign During Hispanic Heritage Month

The Beloved L.A. Mex Restaurant Is Broadening the Narrow View of Hispanic Cuisine and Culture with a Series of Partnerships and Activations to Highlight a Rich Mosaic of Hispanic Traditions The Belove...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Signs Four-Unit Deal in Seattle

Nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain seeks other franchise partners to expand the brand's presence in the Pacific Northwest Nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain see...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Looking to Go Short After Summer Rally? This Industry Is Struggling

When a stock isn't moving much when the broader market is rallying, it's telling us "I'm very weak".

7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

El Pollo Loco Heats Up Value Selection with New Fire-Grilled Combos & Family Feast Offerings

The L.A. Mex Restaurant chain adds NEW Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Combo to lineup of $5 Fire-Grilled Combos, Starting at $5 The L.A. Mex Restaurant chain adds NEW Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Combo to...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire