/LOCO
LOCO Stock - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical|RestaurantsNASDAQ
$10.85-3.73%
$0.42 (-3.73%) • Dec 19
78
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.65
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).99
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.84
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+24.4%upside
Target: $13.50
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ENTRY ZONE$10.74 – $10.96
TARGET (TP)$13.50
STOP LOSS$9.98
RISK/REWARD1:3.0
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Financial Statements
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.91
52W High$12.65
52W Low$8.29
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $473.01M | $468.66M | $469.96M | $454.36M | $426.09M |
| Gross Profit | $103.52M | $93.37M | $83.70M | $99.27M | $93.67M |
| Gross Margin | 21.9% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 21.8% | 22.0% |
| Operating Income | $41.17M | $39.79M | $30.12M | $41.34M | $33.56M |
| Net Income | $25.68M | $25.55M | $20.80M | $29.12M | $24.47M |
| Net Margin | 5.4% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| EPS | $0.86 | $0.75 | $0.57 | $0.81 | $0.70 |
Company Overview
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. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant 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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
1
100%
Hold / Neutral
0%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
1 Bullish0 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$18
Average Target
↑ 65.9% Upside
Now
$18
Low
$18
Average
$18
High
Based on 1 analyst
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11th 2025 | Craig Hallum | Initiation | Buy | $18 |
Earnings History & Surprises
LOCOBeat Rate
83%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+18.4%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
15/1
2 met exactly
Latest EPS
$0.27
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
0.0%
$0.16vs$0.16
Q2 24
+57.1%
$0.22vs$0.14
Q3 24
+23.8%
$0.26vs$0.21
Q4 24
+23.5%
$0.21vs$0.17
Q1 25
+42.9%
$0.20vs$0.14
Q2 25
-5.0%
$0.19vs$0.20
Q3 25
+12.0%
$0.28vs$0.25
Q4 25
+17.4%
$0.27vs$0.23
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.22 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.27 | +17.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.25 | $0.28 | +12.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $0.20 | $0.19 | -5.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.14 | $0.20 | +42.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.17 | $0.21 | +23.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $0.21 | $0.26 | +23.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q4 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $0.18 | $0.19 | +5.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | $0.21 | $0.23 | +9.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.11 | $0.14 | +27.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 | $0.14 | $0.16 | +14.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $0.12 | $0.14 | +16.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.19 | $0.21 | +10.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 4, 2022 | $0.07 | $0.07 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q1 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | $0.12 | $0.17 | +41.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.22 | $0.27 | +22.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.26 | $0.29 | +11.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
El Pollo Loco Names Douglas Babb Named Chairman Of The Board, Effective January 1
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 15, 2025, 09:41 PM
Jefferies Maintains Buy on El Pollo Loco Holdings, Raises Price Target to $13.5
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 15, 2025, 08:29 PM•Also:
El Pollo Loco Holdings shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted EPS results.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 03:35 PM
El Pollo Loco Non-GAAP EPS of $0.21 in-line, revenue of $121.52M misses by $1.89M
➖ NeutralSeeking Alpha•Oct 30, 2025, 08:15 PM
El Pollo Loco Holdings Q3 System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales -0.8%
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 08:12 PM
El Pollo Loco Holdings Q3 Adj. EPS $0.27 Beats $0.21 Estimate, Sales $121.520M Miss $123.414M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 08:12 PM
Reported Earlier, El Pollo Loco Expands U.S. Footprint With 500th Location And 10 New Openings Planned For 2025
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 06:48 AM
El Pollo Loco GAAP EPS of $0.24 beats by $0.01, revenue of $125.83M beats by $1.59M
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Jul 31, 2025, 08:13 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about LOCO
What is LOCO's current stock price?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is currently trading at $10.85 per share. The stock has moved -3.73% today.
What is the analyst price target for LOCO?
The average analyst price target for LOCO is $13.50, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Restaurants industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is LOCO's market cap?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $0.33 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does LOCO pay dividends?
No, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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