El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
$ 15.20
0.26%
10 Aug - close price
- Market Cap 461,702,000 USD
- Current Price $ 15.20
- High / Low $ 15.75 / 15.05
- Stock P/E 12.96
- Book Value 9.93
- EPS 1.17
- Next Earning Report -
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.10 %
- 52 Week High 17.40
- 52 Week Low 8.98
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
$19.30
Quarterly Earnings
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-08-06 | 2026-05-07 | 2026-03-12 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-03-06 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-03-07 | 2023-11-02 |
| Reported EPS | 0.3 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.2 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.2029 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.135 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Surprise | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.0471 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0 | 0.065 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 |
| Surprise Percentage | 3.4483% | 27.2727% | 23.2134% | 28.5714% | 16.6667% | 0% | 48.1481% | 23.5294% | 23.8095% | 57.1429% | 0% | 0% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
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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
2026-08-09 14:11:36
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) recently reported quarterly results, with revenues matching analyst expectations at US$130m, but impressively beating profit forecasts by 58% with US$0.43 earnings per share. Following these results, analysts have updated their models, maintaining revenue estimates for 2026 at US$504.4m but significantly increasing their EPS forecasts to US$1.12, leading to an 8.6% rise in the consensus price target to US$20.30. Despite the positive earnings surprise and raised price targets, the company's projected revenue growth of 1.4% annually is expected to be slower than the 9.5% average for similar companies in the industry.
2026-08-08 04:11:19
El Pollo Loco's stock recently dropped 7% to US$15.16, despite the company reporting a strong Q2 2026 with net income of US$12.8m and EPS of US$0.43. The market is weighing whether its current 13x P/E, improved margins, and cautious forecasts signal a value opportunity or impending earnings pressure. The article discusses both bullish growth milestones, such as new leadership and expansion, and bearish concerns regarding the sustainability of traffic and margins.
2026-08-07 18:11:36
The 12-month price target for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) stock has been raised to $20.3, up from $19.3, according to five analysts. This new target suggests a potential upside of approximately 24% based on the August 6th closing price. The consensus analyst rating remains "Buy," with four "Buy" recommendations and two "Hold" recommendations among six covering analysts.
2026-08-07 05:39:58
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2026, with total revenue increasing to $129.6 million and net income significantly rising to $12.8 million. The company also strengthened its balance sheet by reducing total debt to $30.0 million and extended its credit facility. El Pollo Loco raised certain full-year 2026 outlook metrics, driven by solid comparable restaurant sales growth and improved operational efficiency.
2026-08-07 05:39:58
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has amended its $150.0 million credit facility, extending its term until August 4, 2031. This amendment comes after the company paid down an additional $4.0 million on the facility, reducing outstanding borrowings to $26.0 million as of July 29, 2026. The extension provides the company with continued financial flexibility.
2026-08-07 05:10:05
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO) reported a total revenue of $129.6 million in Q2 2026, marking an increase from the previous year, driven by a 3.9% rise in system-wide same-store sales. The company saw improved restaurant contribution margin and a significant decrease in general and administrative expenses due to a legal settlement. Despite a decrease in system-wide transactions, menu innovation and digital sales growth contributed to positive financial results and an increased full-year guidance for 2026.
