El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
$ 10.68
-1.75%
29 Dec - close price
- Market Cap 326,051,000 USD
- Current Price $ 10.68
- High / Low $ 10.84 / 10.67
- Stock P/E 12.35
- Book Value 9.43
- EPS 0.88
- Next Earning Report 2026-03-05
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.04 %
- ROE 0.10 %
- 52 Week High 12.65
- 52 Week Low 8.29
About
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is a leading quick-service restaurant chain based in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in flame-grilled chicken and a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes. The company operates through a strong franchise model that supports its extensive national presence while focusing on high-quality fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. With a strategic emphasis on operational efficiency and franchisee success, El Pollo Loco is poised to capitalize on the growing consumer trend towards healthier and flavorful fast-casual dining, positioning it as an appealing investment opportunity in the dynamic food service industry.
Analyst Target Price
$14.17
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-10-30 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-03-05 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-03-07 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-03-09 |
| Reported EPS | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.2 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.188 | 0.135 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| Surprise | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.002 | 0.065 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Surprise Percentage | 22.7273% | 16.6667% | 1.0638% | 48.1481% | 23.5294% | 23.8095% | 57.1429% | 0% | 0% | 9.5238% | 27.2727% | 14.2857% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-03-05 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.21 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jan 1970 | |
|---|---|
| Payment Date | None |
| Amount | $1.5 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: LOCO
2025-12-24 22:34:00
This article reviews the Q3 earnings for traditional fast food companies, highlighting El Pollo Loco, Dutch Bros, Papa John's, Krispy Kreme, and Wendy's. While El Pollo Loco missed revenue expectations, it showed margin expansion and unit growth. Dutch Bros led in revenue growth, while Papa John's experienced a disappointing quarter with a drop in stock price.
2025-12-23 21:09:36
BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) is experiencing significant growth due to increased traffic, operational efficiency, and effective marketing. The company's innovative menu offerings, such as the Spooky Pizookie and revamped pizza platform, along with ongoing remodeling efforts, are key drivers of its success. Despite these positive trends, inflationary pressures, particularly in food commodities, continue to pose a challenge to the company's outlook.
2025-12-16 14:09:06
El Pollo Loco has appointed Robert Wright, CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Tana Davila, CMO of Dutch Bros Coffee, as independent members to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2026. These appointments coincide with the retirements of William Floyd and Samuel Borgese from the board, with Douglas Babb unanimously elected to serve as the new chairperson. The new directors bring significant restaurant industry experience to El Pollo Loco, aiming to support the company's growth and maximize shareholder value.
2025-12-16 09:09:27
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) announced the appointment of Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila as independent directors, effective January 1, 2026, with Douglas Babb becoming the new board chairman. These appointments coincide with the retirement of William Floyd and Samuel Borgese. The new directors bring significant restaurant industry experience, and the company recently reported mixed Q3 2025 earnings with an EPS beat but a revenue miss.
2025-12-16 00:08:52
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) has announced the appointment of Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila as independent directors, effective January 1, 2026, while Douglas Babb will assume the role of board chairman. These changes come as current board members William Floyd and Samuel Borgese are set to retire on December 31, 2025. The new appointees bring significant restaurant industry experience, and the company recently reported mixed third-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding EPS estimates but falling short on revenue.
2025-12-15 22:08:52
Jefferies has reaffirmed its "Buy" rating for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) and increased its price target to $13.50 from $12.00, indicating a positive outlook on the company's stock performance. This adjusted price target suggests a 12.5% increase, reflecting analyst confidence in El Pollo Loco's market position and future growth prospects. Wall Street analysts collectively project an average target price of $14.88 for LOCO, with a potential upside of 27.14% from its current price.
