El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)

NASDAQ: LOCO · Real-Time Price · USD
16.38
+0.15 (0.92%)
Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap498.86M +48.2%
Revenue (ttm)497.05M +4.4%
Net Income29.16M +15.5%
EPS0.98 +14.2%
Shares Out 30.46M
PE Ratio16.71
Forward PE16.66
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume211,170
Open16.15
Previous Close16.23
Day's Range15.84 - 16.40
52-Week Range8.99 - 17.40
Beta0.68
AnalystsBuy
Price Target18.70 (+14.16%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 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, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington. 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 f... [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 6 analysts, the average rating for LOCO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $18.7, which is an increase of 14.16% from the latest price.

Price Target
$18.7
(14.16% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

El Pollo Loco® Celebrates Loco Days with More than $20,000 in Prizes

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is making this summer even hotter with Loco Days, a month-long c...

18 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco initiated with a Buy at Freedom Capital

Freedom Capital initiated coverage of El Pollo Loco (LOCO) with a Buy rating and $22 price target implying 33% upside. The firm views El Pollo Loco as an “under-the-radar name”…

8 days ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco® Marks Development Milestone as it Enters 10th State

Development pipeline accelerates and restaurant margins continue to climb Development pipeline accelerates and restaurant margins continue to climb

8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco® Introduces its Loaded Quesadillas and Chatacoffee™

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning it up for summer with new menu items – Loaded Quesadil...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco announces $40M stock repurchase program

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) announced that its board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $40M of its common stock, representing approximately 9% of the company’s current…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces $40 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today a...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board elections, approval of all company and shareholder proposals, and strategic updates focused on brand transformation and national expansion. No questions were raised by shareholders, and all voting outcomes will be disclosed in a forthcoming SEC filing.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

El Pollo Loco price target raised to $15 from $13 at DA Davidson

DA Davidson analyst Matt Curtis raised the firm’s price target on El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to $15 from $13 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company’s Q1…

2 months ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco price target raised to $18 from $14 at Benchmark

Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks raised the firm’s price target on El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to $18 from $14 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw 5.8% same-store sales growth, margin expansion, and strong digital and loyalty engagement. Menu innovation and new unit development drove results, with guidance raised for sales and EBITDA. Expansion outside California and disciplined cost management continue.

2 months ago - Transcripts

El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings release: Q1 2026

El Pollo Loco Holdings released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

El Pollo Loco Holdings Quarterly report: Q1 2026

El Pollo Loco Holdings has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2026.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco Holdings Proxy statement: Proxy filing

El Pollo Loco Holdings filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Chicken Tenders, but Make Them Loco

El Pollo Loco® reimagines this favorite with bold spices and dipping sauces El Pollo Loco® reimagines this favorite with bold spices and dipping sauces

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco price target raised to $16 from $14 at Benchmark

Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks raised the firm’s price target on El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to $16 from $14 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, May 7, 2026

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 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 first quarter 20...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

El Pollo Loco price target raised to $13 from $12 at Truist

Truist raised the firm’s price target on El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to $13 from $12 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Despite the challenging macro environment, the company’s…

4 months ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco upgraded to Buy at Benchmark after Q4 beat

As previously reported, Benchmark upgraded El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to Buy from Hold with a $14 price target Q4 results that beat expectations highlight continued traction with the brand’s transformation…

4 months ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco upgraded to Buy from Hold at Benchmark

Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks upgraded El Pollo Loco (LOCO) to Buy from Hold with a $14 price target

4 months ago - TheFly

El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 2025 saw strong revenue and margin growth, driven by menu innovation, operational efficiency, and disciplined expansion. Guidance for 2026 includes 2%-3% comparable sales growth, 18-20 new openings, and higher capital spending, with continued focus on margin improvement and digital engagement.

4 months ago - Transcripts

El Pollo Loco Holdings Annual report: Q4 2025

El Pollo Loco Holdings has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 12, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings release: Q4 2025

El Pollo Loco Holdings released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 12, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 months ago - Filings

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.

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire