El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)

Currency in USD
10.30
-0.33(-3.10%)
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After Hours
10.84+0.54(+5.24%)
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Day's Range
10.2510.62
52 wk Range
8.2914.25
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
10.63
Open
10.43
Day's Range
10.25-10.62
52 wk Range
8.29-14.25
Volume
356.93K
Average Volume (3m)
355.73K
1-Year Change
-10.82%
Book Value / Share
8.92
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Fair Price
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Price Target
14.00
Upside
+35.92%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Company Profile

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, and Louisiana. 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 founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • El Pollo Loco beats Q2 2025 estimates with EPS of $0.28 and revenue of $125.8M, up 2% YoY; franchise revenue grew 14.8%
  • Despite positive results, stock declined 2.82% during trading and 1.22% after hours, closing at $10.63
  • Company plans to open 10-11 new restaurants in 2025 and over 20 in 2026, expecting modest sales improvements in upcoming quarters
  • Capital spending projected at $31-34M, G&A expenses estimated at $48-51M for the year
  • CEO emphasizes strategic focus on long-term growth; CFO highlights thoughtful pricing strategies amid challenging consumer environment
Last Updated: 01/08/2025, 00:54
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P/E Ratio
12.3x−30.0x11.1x
PEG Ratio
1.88−0.560.02
Price/Book
1.2x0.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.8%22.2%19.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 14.00
(+35.92% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 31, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.28 / 0.24
Revenue / Forecast
125.80M / 124.24M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LOCO Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Trade On?

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc?

The stock symbol for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is "LOCO."

What Is the El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Market Cap?

As of today, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc market cap is 319.45M.

What Is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc EPS (TTM) is 0.86.

When Is the Next El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Earnings Date?

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc will release its next earnings report on 29 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LOCO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Stock Split?

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Have?

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc has 4143 employees.

What is the current trading status of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)?

As of 01 Aug 2025, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) is trading at a price of 10.30, with a previous close of 10.63. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 10.25 to 10.62, while its 52-week range spans from 8.29 to 14.25.
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