El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. LOCO
- Market cap
- $432.5M
- P/E
- 11.9×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 10.08 | 9.55 | 9.05 | 9.60 | 6.15 | 12.06 | 8.15 | 8.11 | 8.17 | 8.29 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 15.44 | 14.85 | 16.95 | 18.47 | 19.90 | 21.96 | 14.79 | 13.00 | 14.25 | 12.65 |
High Price
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| 5,355 | 5,637 | 5,573 | 5,005 | 4,711 | 4,626 | 4,931 | 4,362 | 4,143 | 4,034 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 380 | 402 | 436 | 442 | 426 | 454 | 470 | 469 | 473 | 490 |
Revenue
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| 25.56% | 24.79% | 27.74% | 28.11% | 28.27% | 29.07% | 25.51% | 28.12% | 30.83% | 31.90% |
Gross Margin
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| 31 | 9 | (12) | 35 | 30 | 39 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 38 |
EBT
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| 8.19% | 2.27% | (2.80%) | 7.82% | 7.07% | 8.68% | 6.15% | 7.44% | 7.46% | 7.67% |
EBT Margin
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| 18 | 9 | (9) | 25 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Net Income
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| 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Depreciation
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| 9.91 | 10.45 | 11.30 | 12.04 | 12.11 | 12.63 | 12.93 | 13.68 | 15.85 | 16.79 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.48 | 0.22 | (0.23) | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.81 | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.86 | 0.91 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 1.29 | 1.40 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 1.15 | 1.45 | 1.06 | 1.19 | 1.57 | 1.65 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.98) | (0.94) | (0.72) | (0.42) | (0.19) | (0.47) | (0.55) | (0.62) | (0.64) | (0.78) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.93 | 0.87 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 6.91 | 7.15 | 6.88 | 6.68 | 7.89 | 8.63 | 7.73 | 7.32 | 8.73 | 9.98 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 38 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 29 |
Shares
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| 26.46 | 46.60 | 0.00 | 22.60 | 26.23 | 17.52 | 16.84 | 11.58 | 13.58 | 11.62 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.28 | 0.98 | 1.34 | 1.26 | 1.50 | 1.12 | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.73 | 0.62 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.84 | 1.43 | 2.21 | 2.27 | 2.29 | 1.64 | 1.26 | 1.20 | 1.32 | 1.05 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.55 | 1.19 | 1.50 | 1.46 | 2.04 | 1.15 | 0.86 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 0.72 |
EV/Sales
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| 49.72 | 27.46 | 37.09 | 31.27 | 25.61 | 14.95 | 21.69 | 19.72 | 15.04 | 13.89 |
EV/FCF
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| 49 | 54 | 45 | 36 | 41 | 52 | 39 | 41 | 47 | 48 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (37) | (36) | (28) | (15) | (7) | (17) | (20) | (21) | (19) | (23) |
Capex
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| 12 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 34 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 25 |
FCF
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| (31) | (27) | (61) | (49) | (35) | (25) | (31) | (47) | (56) | (53) |
Working Cap'
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| 104 | 93 | 74 | 97 | 241 | 42 | 68 | 86 | 73 | 52 |
Total Debt
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| 102 | 85 | 67 | 89 | 228 | 12 | 47 | 78 | 70 | 46 |
Net Debt
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| 265 | 275 | 265 | 246 | 278 | 311 | 281 | 251 | 261 | 291 |
Sh' Equity
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| 3.93% | 1.89% | (2.01%) | 4.63% | 3.98% | 4.78% | 3.44% | 4.30% | 4.34% | 4.42% |
ROA
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| 5.89% | 1.19% | (1.78%) | 7.16% | 4.15% | 8.02% | 5.73% | 7.56% | 7.78% | 7.79% |
ROIC
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| 7.19% | 3.19% | (3.33%) | 9.75% | 9.36% | 9.90% | 7.03% | 9.61% | 10.05% | 9.60% |
ROE
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) key facts
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is a Restaurants company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $490.0 million, up 3.60% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $26.5 million, or $0.91 per share (basic), a net margin of 5.40%.
- As of September 25, 2026, LOCO traded at $14.09, a market capitalization of $432.5 million.
- At that price the stock trades at 11.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.8× sales.
- Return on equity was 9.60% and debt-to-equity 0.10.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Latest News
15 Aug
El Pollo Loco Holdings' Q2 earnings call featured five insightful analyst questions. Q2 earnings call analyst questions indicate moderate influence on company outlook and performance.
13 Aug
El Pollo Loco Holdings held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and operations. Earnings call details on quarterly performance and outlook typically drive major moves in valuation and investor positioning.
10 Aug
LOCO achieves Q2 growth via menu innovation and national expansion despite cost pressures. Menu innovation and national expansion support LOCO Q2 growth amid cost pressures.
9 Aug
Analysts raise fair value estimate for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) while assessing turnaround plan. Fair value lift tied to turnaround evaluation points to moderate effects on valuation and sentiment.
7 Aug
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operations and outlook. Q2 2026 earnings call supplies updated financials and guidance that can move near-term sentiment and valuation.
El Pollo Loco Q2 earnings call highlights cover financial results and operational updates. Q2 earnings details can moderately shift investor views on financial performance.
6 Aug
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports influence short-term stock movement and investor views on performance.
30 Jul
LOCO earnings are expected to grow, prompting the question of whether investors should buy the stock. Anticipated earnings growth for LOCO could moderately affect investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.
23 Jul
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is positioned to beat earnings estimates again due to sustained operational momentum and favorable market conditions. Anticipated earnings beat may lift near-term stock sentiment without shifting long-term fundamentals.
1 Jul
El Pollo Loco Holdings reports Q1 earnings and faces buy, sell, or hold analysis for its stock. Q1 earnings trigger routine investor guidance without evidence of major strategic or competitive shifts.
30 Jun
El Pollo Loco expands into its 10th state, marking a development milestone for the restaurant chain. Geographic expansion into a new state supports moderate growth in operations and market reach.
29 May
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. authorizes $40 million share repurchase program. Share repurchase authorization can provide moderate support to stock price via reduced share count.
13 May
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported Q1 sales growth driven by product innovation and operational improvements. Q1 sales growth from product innovation and operational improvements represents a major strategic boost to financial performance and competitive positioning.
12 May
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) shifts its story through new targets and expansion plans. New targets and expansion plans indicate major strategic moves likely to alter LOCO's trajectory and investor sentiment.
11 May
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported strong Q1 earnings, identifying a growth recipe amid positive financial performance. Strong Q1 earnings and growth strategy represent major positive developments likely to boost investor sentiment and alter trajectory.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported results exceeding expectations, prompting analysts to update consensus estimates upward. Beating earnings expectations and analyst estimate upgrades indicate significant positive momentum for financial performance and investor sentiment.
8 May
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings call summary provides key financial metrics and guidance that significantly influence stock price and investor sentiment.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) released Q1 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking statements. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance and strategic insights that significantly influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
7 May
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) delivered impressive Q1 CY2026 results. Impressive quarterly earnings indicate strong financial performance likely to enhance investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced first quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports affect financial performance and investor sentiment but are routine disclosures.
17 Mar
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) posted Q4 growth driven by menu innovations and expansion, with ongoing emphasis on margin discipline. Menu innovation, expansion, and margin focus drive Q4 growth and position LOCO for significant future performance gains.
El Pollo Loco executes successful turnaround with 7.3% same-store sales growth, expanded margins to 15.5%, and $12.6 million net income in Q3, driven by menu innovations, digital sales surge, and 16 new restaurant openings, fueling optimistic 2024 guidance. Turnaround delivers strong financial gains and growth momentum, significantly boosting future performance and investor confidence.
13 Mar
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. released Q4 2025 earnings call summary highlighting financial results, operational performance, and future guidance for the fast-casual chicken chain. Q4 earnings summaries disclose critical financial metrics, strategic initiatives, and outlook that significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
12 Mar
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights strong revenue growth. Strong revenue growth in Q4 2025 earnings call signals significant positive impact on LOCO's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) released Q4 earnings call highlights, detailing financial performance, same-store sales growth, operational improvements, expansion plans, and forward guidance. Q4 earnings highlights reveal financial results and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) surpassed Q4 earnings estimates. Surpassing Q4 earnings estimates boosts investor sentiment and signals strong financial performance likely to positively influence future market trajectory.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced fourth quarter 2025 financial results. Quarterly financial results announcements significantly impact stock performance and investor perceptions of future growth.
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q4 earnings key metrics compared to estimates, highlighting performance against expectations. Q4 earnings metrics versus estimates moderately influence financial performance and investor sentiment.
10 Mar
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reports Q4 results tomorrow, drawing investor attention to its financial performance. Q4 earnings reports frequently trigger significant stock volatility and shape investor sentiment on company trajectory.
9 Mar
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) nears Q4 earnings release, with Wall Street analysts forecasting key metrics including revenue of $140.9 million, EPS of $0.23, same-store sales growth of 1.8%, restaurant-level margins of 15.1%, adjusted EBITDA of $16.9 million, and 11 new company-owned restaurant openings. Q4 earnings preview with Wall Street estimates sets expectations that could moderately influence financial performance perception and stock volatility.