About El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
- Industry: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
- Exchange: NASDAQ NMS - GLOBAL MARKET
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.elpolloloco.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for LOCO?
The 52-week high is $17.4 and the 52-week low is $8.985.
What is the P/E ratio for LOCO?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 12.39.
What is the dividend yield for LOCO?
This company does not currently pay a dividend or the data is unavailable.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 11.68%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 6.96%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.08.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for LOCO over the last few months:
Latest LOCO News
Traditional Fast Food Stocks Q2 Teardown: El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Vs The Rest
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El Pollo Loco Announces New York Expansion and Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth
El Pollo Loco Announces New York Expansion and Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth Brand signs first lease in New York (Queens). Enters into three development agreements for 15 area restaurants over the next five years. El Pollo Loco Announces New York Expansion and Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth Brand signs first lease in New York (Queens). Enters into three development agreements for 15 area restaurants over the next five years. Brand signs first lease in New Yor
El Pollo Loco Announces New York Expansion With First Queens Location Targeted For Mid-2027; Enters 3 Development Agreements To Open 15 Restaurants Over The Next 5-Years
Brand signs first lease in New York (Queens)Enters into three development agreements for 15 area restaurants over the next five yearsCOSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation’s
El Pollo Loco® Showcases Fall Flavors in Latest Menu Items
Caramel Apple ChataCoffee™, Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros and Red & Green Chile Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowls all available for a limited time El Pollo Loco's Caramel Apple ChataCoffee El Pollo Loco's Caramel Apple ChataCoffee COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced a new lineup of limited-time offerings designed to bring bold, seasonal flavor to menu categories old and new. The lineup spans bever
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El Pollo Loco: Multiple Catalysts Driving Sales Strength
El Pollo Loco Holdings remains a high-quality value pick, outperforming the market with >40% YTD gains despite the recent pullback. Click for more on LOCO.
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Are Investors Undervaluing El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Right Now?
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Wall Street Analysts Think El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Could Surge 33.82%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 33.8% in El Pollo Loco (LOCO). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
1 Restaurant Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 That Underwhelm
From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. Still, their demand can ebb and flow with the broader economy because consumers can always cook meals at home when times are tough. This makes spending somewhat unpredictable and has held back the industry over the past six months as its 7.7% gain has trailed the S&P 500 by 5.9 percentage points.
El Pollo Loco: Taco Bell-ification Is Working
El Pollo Loco remains a Buy, supported by asset-light expansion, strong unit economics, and a shift beyond California. Click to read more about LOCO.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in September
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will participate in the following conferences: On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference in Nashville, TN.On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Wells Fargo Consumer & Retail Conference in Dana Point, CA. About El Po
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Recent Insider Transactions
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| 2026-08-23 | Fils Ira | -7,213 | $16.03 | $115,624 |
| 2026-08-07 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -550 | $17.06 | $9,383 |
| 2026-08-07 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -550 | $17.06 | $9,383 |
| 2026-08-05 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -40,000 | $16.9 | $676,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -40,000 | $16.9 | $676,000 |
| 2026-08-03 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -10,000 | $16.73 | $167,300 |
| 2026-08-03 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -10,000 | $16.73 | $167,300 |
| 2026-07-30 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -273 | $16.7 | $4,559 |
| 2026-07-30 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -273 | $16.7 | $4,559 |
| 2026-07-29 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -3,305 | $16.71 | $55,227 |
| 2026-07-29 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -3,306 | $16.71 | $55,243 |
| 2026-07-17 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -11,000 | $16.71 | $183,810 |
| 2026-07-16 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -2,749 | $16.7 | $45,908 |
| 2026-07-15 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -6,533 | $16.71 | $109,166 |
| 2026-07-14 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -1,211 | $16.73 | $20,260 |
| 2026-07-13 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -75,000 | $16.74 | $1,255,500 |
| 2026-07-02 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -9,525 | $16.92 | $161,163 |
| 2026-07-01 | BIGLARI, SARDAR | -132,421 | $17.27 | $2,286,911 |
| 2026-05-29 | Williams Elizabeth Goodman | -10,523 | $13.95 | $146,796 |
| 2026-05-29 | Fils Ira | -2,144 | $13.95 | $29,909 |
| 2026-05-09 | Fils Ira | -2,476 | $14 | $34,664 |
| 2026-03-17 | DAVILA TANA | +8,258 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Faginas Cody Nancy | +8,258 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Gonzalez Deborah | +8,258 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | GARRIDO FRANK | +8,258 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Williams Elizabeth Goodman | +116,911 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Williams Elizabeth Goodman | +53,804 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Taylor Joseph G | +8,258 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Fils Ira | +32,626 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Fils Ira | +15,015 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | Wright Robert D. | +8,258 | - | - |
| 2026-03-17 | BABB DOUGLAS J | +12,012 | - | - |
| 2026-03-11 | Fils Ira | -2,296 | $11.1 | $25,486 |
| 2026-03-11 | Williams Elizabeth Goodman | -12,272 | $11.1 | $136,219 |
| 2025-12-31 | Williams Elizabeth Goodman | -7,682 | $10.5 | $80,661 |
| 2025-12-31 | Williams Elizabeth Goodman | +42,818 | - | - |