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EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) Stock Price & Overview
NASDAQ:LOCO • US2686031079
Current stock price
13.84 USD
-0.04 (-0.29%)
At close:
13.84 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
The current stock price of LOCO is 13.84 USD. Today LOCO is down by -0.29%. In the past month the price decreased by -1.98%. In the past year, price increased by 43.27%.
LOCO Key Statistics
52-Week Range8.29 - 14.5
Current LOCO stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range13.33 - 14.49
Current LOCO stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
- Market Cap
- 414.646M
- P/E
- 13.98
- Fwd P/E
- 13.98
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.99
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
LOCO Stock Performance
Today
-0.29%
1 Week
-0.79%
1 Month
-1.98%
3 Months
+30.20%
Longer-term
6 Months +46.30%
1 Year +43.27%
2 Years +62.44%
3 Years +48.50%
5 Years -18.30%
10 Years +4.93%
LOCO Stock Chart
LOCO Stock Screens
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LOCO Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to LOCO. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LOCO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 86.25% of all stocks.
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LOCO Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LOCO. LOCO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability.
Chartmill FA Analysis
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LOCO Earnings
On March 12, 2026 LOCO reported an EPS of 0.25 and a revenue of 123.52M. The company beat EPS expectations (25.05% surprise) and missed revenue expectations (-1.21% surprise).
Next Earnings DateMay 7, 2026
Last Earnings DateMar 12, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$0.25
Revenue Reported123.515M
EPS Surprise 25.05%
Revenue Surprise -1.21%
LOCO Forecast & Estimates
11 analysts have analysed LOCO and the average price target is 15.43 USD. This implies a price increase of 11.47% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 13.84.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 0% and a revenue growth 1.78% for LOCO
Analysts
Analysts80
Price Target15.43 (11.49%)
EPS Next Y0%
Revenue Next Year1.78%
LOCO Groups
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LOCO Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months LOCO reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 0.99. The EPS increased by 11.24% compared to the year before.
Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)490.05M
Net Income(TTM)26.49M
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 5.4% | ||
| ROA | 4.37% | ||
| ROE | 9.1% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 |
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%25%
Sales Q2Q%8.08%
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.6%
LOCO Ownership
Ownership
Inst Owners92.95%
Shares29.96M
Float28.99M
Ins Owners2.36%
Short Float %6%
Short Ratio5.42
LOCO Competitors/Peers
The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Restaurants" sub-industry
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP | 22.4 | 215.047B | ||
| SBUX | STARBUCKS CORP | 32.8 | 113.406B | ||
| DASH | DOORDASH INC - A | 64.4 | 76.894B | ||
| YUM | YUM! BRANDS INC | 23.81 | 44.389B | ||
| CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | 29.8 | 44.152B | ||
| QSR | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERN | 19.78 | 28.146B | ||
| DRI | DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC | 17.54 | 23.176B | ||
| DPZ | DOMINO'S PIZZA INC | 18.36 | 12.524B | ||
| ARMK | ARAMARK | 17.46 | 12.135B | ||
| CAVA | CAVA GROUP INC | 183.54 | 10.836B | ||
| TXRH | TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC | 24.9 | 10.565B | ||
| BROS | DUTCH BROS INC-CLASS A | 62.51 | 8.987B | ||
| EAT | BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC | 11.14 | 6.265B |
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About LOCO
Company Profile
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, franchising, licensing, and operation of quick-service restaurants under the name El Pollo Loco. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California and currently employs 4,034 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2014-07-25. The firm offers food that integrates the culinary traditions of Mexico with the lifestyle of Los Angeles. Its menu features its signature product, citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, as well as a variety of Mexican and Los Angeles (LA)-inspired entrees creates from its chicken. The company serves individual and family-sized chicken meals, a variety of Mexican and Los Angeles (LA)-inspired entrees and sides, on a limited-time basis, and additional proteins like beef and shrimp. Its entrees include Chicken Avocado Burrito, Pollo Fit entrees, chicken tostada salads and Pollo Bowls. Its Creamy Cilantro dressings and salsas are prepared fresh daily, allowing its customers to create their favorite flavor profiles to enhance their culinary experience. The company operates over 498 restaurants, which consist of 173 Company-operated and 325 franchised restaurants.
Company Info
IPO: 2014-07-25
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC
Suite 100, 3535 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa CALIFORNIA 92626 US
CEO: Bernard Acoca
Employees: 4034
Phone: 17145995000
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO FAQ
What does EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC do?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, franchising, licensing, and operation of quick-service restaurants under the name El Pollo Loco. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California and currently employs 4,034 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2014-07-25. The firm offers food that integrates the culinary traditions of Mexico with the lifestyle of Los Angeles. Its menu features its signature product, citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, as well as a variety of Mexican and Los Angeles (LA)-inspired entrees creates from its chicken. The company serves individual and family-sized chicken meals, a variety of Mexican and Los Angeles (LA)-inspired entrees and sides, on a limited-time basis, and additional proteins like beef and shrimp. Its entrees include Chicken Avocado Burrito, Pollo Fit entrees, chicken tostada salads and Pollo Bowls. Its Creamy Cilantro dressings and salsas are prepared fresh daily, allowing its customers to create their favorite flavor profiles to enhance their culinary experience. The company operates over 498 restaurants, which consist of 173 Company-operated and 325 franchised restaurants.
What is the stock price of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC today?
The current stock price of LOCO is 13.84 USD. The price decreased by -0.29% in the last trading session.
Does EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC pay dividends?
LOCO does not pay a dividend.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of LOCO stock?
LOCO has a ChartMill Technical rating of 9 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.
What is the GICS sector and industry of LOCO stock?
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry.
What is the market capitalization of LOCO stock?
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) has a market capitalization of 414.65M USD. This makes LOCO a Small Cap stock.
What is the Short Interest ratio of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) stock?
The outstanding short interest for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) is 6% of its float.