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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO)
$15.93+0.49 (+3.17%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name.
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The Narrative
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $15.93 with a market capitalization of $477M. Wall Street consensus targets $18.70 (5 analysts), implying a +17.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $17.40, remaining 28.1% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +17.4% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $126.18M↑ | $123.52M↑ | $121.52M↓ | $125.83M↑ | $119.18M |
| Gross Profit | $29.43M↑ | $27.74M↓ | $27.86M↓ | $28.82M↑ | $24.14M |
| Operating Income | $12.33M↑ | $10.45M↓ | $11.54M↑ | $11.35M↑ | $8.99M |
| Net Income | $8.16M↑ | $6.54M↓ | $7.36M↑ | $7.11M↑ | $5.48M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nev...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$476.63M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.64%
Volume
Today's trading volume
127,029
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