EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) Stock Price & Overview
NASDAQ:LOCO • US2686031079
Current stock price
The current stock price of LOCO is 14.15 USD. Today LOCO is down by -1.26%. In the past month the price increased by 30.29%. In the past year, price increased by 38.45%.
LOCO Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- 423.934M
- P/E
- 14.29
- Fwd P/E
- 14.60
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.99
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
LOCO Stock Performance
LOCO Stock Chart
LOCO Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to LOCO. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LOCO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89.9% of all stocks.
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.
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).
LOCO Forecast & Estimates
11 analysts have analysed LOCO and the average price target is 15.43 USD. This implies a price increase of 9.03% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 14.15.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -2.12% and a revenue growth 1.65% for LOCO
LOCO Groups
Sector & Classification
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 5.4% | ||
| ROA | 4.37% | ||
| ROE | 9.1% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 |
LOCO Ownership
LOCO Competitors/Peers
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP | 23.07 | 219.926B | ||
| SBUX | STARBUCKS CORP | 30.68 | 109.179B | ||
| DASH | DOORDASH INC - A | 58.56 | 69.187B | ||
| YUM | YUM! BRANDS INC | 23.26 | 43.192B | ||
| CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | 28.97 | 42.902B | ||
| QSR | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERN | 18.03 | 25.686B | ||
| DRI | DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC | 17.65 | 23.537B | ||
| DPZ | DOMINO'S PIZZA INC | 18.6 | 12.621B | ||
| TXRH | TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC | 26.62 | 11.316B | ||
| ARMK | ARAMARK | 14.68 | 10.293B | ||
| CAVA | CAVA GROUP INC | 160.06 | 10.2B | ||
| BROS | DUTCH BROS INC-CLASS A | 54.17 | 8.38B | ||
| EAT | BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC | 11.53 | 6.304B |
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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 14.15 USD. The price decreased by -1.26% 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 10 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 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 9.03% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 14.15.
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 1.65% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.