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EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LOCO - US2686031079 - Common Stock

11.17 USD
+0.22 (+2.01%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 2:26:39 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

4

Overall LOCO gets a technical rating of 4 out of 10. In the last year, LOCO was a medium performer in the overall market. We are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term picture.

The long and short term trends are both neutral. This gives a pretty neutral overall picture!
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, LOCO outperforms 59% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
LOCO is an average performer in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, it outperforms 65% of 133 stocks in the same industry.
LOCO is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so LOCO is lagging the market.
In the last month LOCO has a been trading in the 10.25 - 11.74 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO Weekly stock chart
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

LOCO has an average technical rating and it also does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

8.79

11.84

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 10.65 to 10.71. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 10.26 to 10.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @9.53 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @8.88 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 11.47 to 11.72. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for LOCO is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for LOCO is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength59.62NEUTRALLOCO is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of LOCO is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of LOCO is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of LOCO is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)53.83NEUTRALThe RSI value for LOCO is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.03NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests LOCO has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)44.66NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for LOCO is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.66MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for LOCO suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)18.05NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for LOCO suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO Daily stock chart

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:LOCO (1/9/2026, 2:26:39 PM)

11.17

+0.22 (+2.01%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Performance
% Chg2.01%
1 Week4.68%
2 Weeks3.3%
1 Month-3.35%
3 Month17.87%
6 Month-0.09%
12 Month-0.18%
2 Year18.25%
3 Year-10.76%
5 Year-46.19%
10 Year-9.65%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.29
ATR(20)%2.66%
ATR Inc-18.29%
Range Today0.27
ADR(20)0.28
ADR(20)%2.51%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS59.62
3 months CRS86.97
6 months CRS34.7
Mansfield-0.62
10 Day High11
10 Day Low10.25
20 Day High11.74
20 Day Low10.25
52 Week High12.65
52 Week Low8.29
CS1 End10.71
CR1 Start11.47
Volume & EV
DER(3)8.52%
DER(5)3.92%
Volume133.32K
Volume Incr0.22%
Vol(5)230.64K
Vol(50)287.40K

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to LOCO.


What is the current trend direction of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) stock?

The current trend direction for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for LOCO stock?

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) has an RSI value of 53.8257. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the support and resistance level for LOCO stock?

EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) has a support level at 10.71 and a resistance level at 11.47. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of LOCO support and resistance levels.