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El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc

NASDAQ: LOCO Restaurants
$14.63
▲ $0.24 (+1.67%) today
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LOCO at a Glance

Valuation
Market cap
$437.9M
P/E ratio
12.3
Profitability
Revenue (TTM)
$500.8M
Profit margin
7.0%
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
Price
52-week range
$9 – $17
Street target
$20.30
Earnings
Next report
Oct 29, 2026

Headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA Fiscal year ends December NASDAQ: LOCO elpolloloco.com

About El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) operates and franchises fire-grilled chicken restaurants featuring Mexican-inspired menu items prepared daily with quality ingredients. The company operates through two models: company-operated restaurants and franchise-operated restaurants. As of July 1, 2026, the system comprised 511 domestic restaurants (175 company-operated and 336 franchise-operated) across ten U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Washington, plus eight licensed restaurants in the Philippines. The company generates revenue from company-operated restaurant sales, franchise royalties and fees, and franchise advertising fees. El Pollo Loco emphasizes menu innovation, operational excellence, and digital engagement including the Loco Rewards loyalty program to drive customer traffic and sales growth. Updated

LOCO Coverage

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Why Investors Are Eating Up El Pollo Loco Earnings

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) reported its first quarter financial results after the markets closed on Thursday. The company said that it had $0.16 in EPS and $99.8 million in…

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El Pollo Loco Chokes on Earnings

El Pollo Loco reported disappointing third-quarter financial results and soft guidance after the markets closed on Thursday.

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El Pollo Loco Chokes on Guidance

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) reported fourth quarter financial results after markets closed on Thursday. The company had $0.15 in earnings per share (EPS) on $86 million in revenue compared…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does El Pollo Loco do?

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) operates and franchises fire-grilled chicken restaurants featuring Mexican-inspired menu items prepared daily with quality ingredients. The company operates through two models: company-operated restaurants and franchise-operated restaurants.

What is the LOCO stock price target?

The Wall Street consensus 12-month price target for LOCO is $20.30.