El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)
| 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst 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.
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?
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Signs Agreement to Expand Its Footprint
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) signs a franchise agreement to develop eight restaurants.
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...
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...
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?
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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...