El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
$ 13.88
-0.79%
23 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 415,793,000 USD
- Current Price $ 13.88
- High / Low $ 14.09 / 13.86
- Stock P/E 15.42
- Book Value 9.72
- EPS 0.90
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-07
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.10 %
- 52 Week High 14.50
- 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
$15.62
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-03-05 | 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 |
| Reported EPS | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.2 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.2029 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.188 | 0.135 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.11 |
| Surprise | 0.0471 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.002 | 0.065 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Surprise Percentage | 23.2134% | 22.7273% | 16.6667% | 1.0638% | 48.1481% | 23.5294% | 23.8095% | 57.1429% | 0% | 0% | 9.5238% | 27.2727% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-07 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.22 |
| 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
2026-04-23 12:39:02
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) has launched "Loco Tenders" as a limited-time menu offering, available in Spicy and Classic varieties and 2, 3, or 4-piece meals. These tenders are made from 100% all-white meat chicken and can be paired with a choice of three signature sauces: Pollo Loco Sauce, Baja Lime, and House Ranch. This new menu item is part of the company's broader culinary innovation strategy, following recent menu testing and loyalty program enhancements.
2026-04-23 09:01:00
El Pollo Loco is introducing new "Loco Tenders" which are its take on chicken tenders, available in spicy or classic varieties. These tenders are served with a choice of three signature dipping sauces, including Pollo Loco Sauce, Baja Lime, and House Ranch. The limited-time offering reflects El Pollo Loco's expertise in chicken and commitment to menu innovation.
2026-04-20 21:39:02
Benchmark has increased its price target for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. from $14 to $16, maintaining a Buy rating, citing positive sales trends. The restaurant chain's first-quarter 2026 same-store sales are estimated at 2.2%, with April trends running at 2.6%, exceeding consensus expectations. Benchmark remains positive on the company's franchising efforts after strong fourth-quarter 2025 earnings.
2026-04-20 20:39:38
Benchmark has raised its price target for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. to $16 from $14, maintaining a Buy rating due to strong sales trends. Analyst Todd Brooks highlighted that same-store sales are tracking above consensus expectations, with an acceleration in traffic during the first quarter of 2026. The firm also noted positive franchising efforts and recent strong Q4 2025 earnings which exceeded expectations.
2026-04-17 21:09:20
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results. The call will feature CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils, with a press release issued shortly after market close on the same day. Investors can access the call via phone or webcast through the company's corporate website.
2026-04-16 19:09:18
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss its first-quarter 2026 financial results. The call will feature CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils, with a press release being issued shortly after market close on the same day. Details for accessing the live call, replay, and webcast are provided for investors and interested parties.

