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LOCO
$14.43+0.44 (+3.15%)
After Hours$14.43+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 9
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 $14.43. Wall Street consensus targets $17.88 (4 analysts), implying a +23.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 9% below its 52-week high of $15.90, remaining 25.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +23.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Current Price$14.43
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Whystock Fair Value$14.43
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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...
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Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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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.
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ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.64%
Volume
Today's trading volume
246,866
Recent News
El Pollo Loco authorizes $40M share repurchase program
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) has authorized a $40 million share repurchase program, the Costa Mesa, California-based restaurant chain said Thursday evening. The board of directors approved the repurchase of up to $40 million of its common stock, representing approximately 9% of...
LOCO Q1 Deep Dive: Product Innovation and Operational Improvements Drive Sales Growth
Fast food chain El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) reported Q1 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.9% year on year to $126.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.28 per share was 29.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
How The El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Story Is Shifting With New Targets And Expansion Plans
El Pollo Loco Holdings is back in focus after an updated fair value estimate shifted from US$15.63 to US$17.88, a move of roughly 14% that resets the price target conversation for this stock. Bullish analysts link the higher target to consistent same store sales commentary, Q4 results that beat expectations, and interest in franchised expansion, while more cautious voices point to unanswered questions around traffic trends and growth outside California. In the sections ahead, you will see how...
El Pollo Loco finds its growth recipe after strong Q1 earnings
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) came out with strong first quarter results last week that beat Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom line. El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams comes on Market Domination to talk more about the West Coast-based Mexican restaurant's earnings, its menu innovations, and its value offerings for consumers navigating rising costs of living.
Results: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LOCO ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were...