El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
$ 10.69
1.04%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 317,352,000 USD
- Current Price $ 10.69
- High / Low $ 10.84 / 10.55
- Stock P/E 12.02
- 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 11.74
- 52 Week Low 8.29
About
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses and operates quick service restaurants under the name El Pollo Loco. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Analyst Target Price
$14.50
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
2026-02-24 16:52:37
El Pollo Loco launched a new Protein Packed Menu on February 24, 2026, featuring 24 existing high-protein items, all priced under $15. The menu aims to cater to consumer demand for balanced and functional meals, with items ranging from 23g to 74g of protein. This initiative reinforces El Pollo Loco's long-standing focus on fire-grilled chicken as a source of accessible and flavorful protein.
2026-02-24 16:52:37
El Pollo Loco has launched a Protein Packed Menu featuring over 20 existing high-protein items, all under $15, to meet consumer demand for healthy, functional meals. The menu highlights their signature fire-grilled chicken in various formats like bowls, burritos, and salads, with some items offering over 50 grams of protein. This initiative reinforces the brand's long-standing commitment to providing flavorful and nutritious options at an accessible price.
2026-02-21 16:16:26
El Pollo Loco is implementing kiosks and kitchen technology to mitigate anticipated labor cost increases, especially with California's quick-service wage hike to $20 an hour. The company is also simplifying its salsa offerings and using salsa processors for efficiency, while scrutinizing other costs and implementing pricing adjustments to protect profit margins. Despite these efforts, the brand expects significant wage inflation and is also focusing on remodels which have shown a positive sales lift.
2026-02-10 20:58:13
El Pollo Loco is introducing new Baja Double Tostadas, including shrimp options, for a limited time starting February 18th. The new menu items feature "Baja Double Shrimp," "Baja Double Chicken," and "Baja Chicken & Shrimp Tostadas," alongside Baja Shrimp Tacos, all enhanced with a new Lime Crema sauce and chili lime seasoning. This expansion marks an unexpected but flavorful entry into seafood for the fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain.
2026-02-10 20:58:13
El Pollo Loco is introducing new Baja Double Tostadas and Baja Shrimp Tacos, expanding its menu with both chicken and seasonal shrimp options, starting February 18, 2026. This launch includes three double-tostada varieties and shrimp tacos, all featuring a new Lime Crema sauce and chili lime seasoning, with some items offering up to 66 grams of protein. The move follows a pattern of menu innovation by the company, and investors will be watching for potential impacts on traffic, check growth, and margins.
2026-02-10 20:58:13
El Pollo Loco is introducing four new Baja Double Tostadas on February 18, including a shrimp option, to enhance customer experience with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The new menu items are designed to appeal to health-conscious consumers with high protein content and represent an innovation in the fast-food market by venturing into seafood offerings. This move is part of El Pollo Loco's strategy to strengthen its brand culturally through diverse menu offerings and potentially attract new customers.
