EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NASDAQ:LOCO • US2686031079

10.51 USD
+0.13 (+1.25%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
10.51 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:22:01 PM

LOCO Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap314.77M
Revenue(TTM)480.81M
Net Income(TTM)25.90M
Shares29.95M
Float29.10M
52 Week High12.65
52 Week Low8.29
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Yield0%
EPS(TTM)0.94
PE11.18
Fwd PE10.85
Earnings (Next)03-05
IPO2014-07-25
Sector
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS SubIndustryRestaurants
LOCO short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of LOCO in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 2 -2 -4 -6

LOCO long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of LOCO in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 10 -10

The current stock price of LOCO is 10.51 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -7.4%. In the past year, price decreased by -14.97%.

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO Daily stock chart

LOCO Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to LOCO. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LOCO is a bad performer in the overall market: 75.98% of all stocks are doing better.


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LOCO Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LOCO. Both the profitability and the financial health of LOCO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here.


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LOCO Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months LOCO reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 0.94. The EPS increased by 10.59% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 5.39%
ROA 4.3%
ROE 9.15%
Debt/Equity 0.22
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
Sales Q2Q%0.93%
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.09%
LOCO financials

LOCO Forecast & Estimates

11 analysts have analysed LOCO and the average price target is 15.43 USD. This implies a price increase of 46.79% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 10.51.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 6.58% and a revenue growth 3.59% for LOCO


Analysts
Analysts78.18
Price Target15.43 (46.81%)
EPS Next Y6.58%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
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LOCO Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners92.54%
Ins Owners1.98%
Short Float %6.26%
Short Ratio7.9
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LOCO Competitors/Peers

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YUM YUM! BRANDS INC23.7645.335B
DRI DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC18.3724.758B
QSR RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERN16.3221.75B
DPZ DOMINO'S PIZZA INC19.0212.9B
TXRH TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC26.7712.034B
ARMK ARAMARK14.7610.292B

About LOCO

Company Profile

LOCO logo image 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 4,143 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

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC

Suite 100, 3535 Harbor Boulevard

Costa Mesa CALIFORNIA 92626 US

CEO: Bernard Acoca

Employees: 4143

LOCO Company Website

LOCO Investor Relations

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 4,143 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 10.51 USD. The price increased by 1.25% in the last trading session.


Does LOCO stock pay dividends?

LOCO does not pay a dividend.


How is the ChartMill rating for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC?

LOCO has a ChartMill Technical rating of 2 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.


What is the analyst forecast for LOCO stock?

11 analysts have analysed LOCO and the average price target is 15.43 USD. This implies a price increase of 46.79% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 10.51.


When is the next dividend date for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO)?

The next ex-dividend date for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) is October 21, 2022.


Can you provide the growth outlook for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC?

The Revenue of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) is expected to grow by 3.59% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.