El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO)
NASDAQ: LOCOConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 14.94 0.00%
LOCO stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $454.67M
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.77
- Forward P/E
- 13.50
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.17
- Dividend yield
- None
- Ex-dividend date
- Oct 21, 2022
- 52-week range
- 8.99 – 17.40
- Day range
- 14.51 – 15.00
- Volume / Avg
- 181.55K / 230.59K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 30.43M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
LOCO stock today
On Oct 8, LOCO ended the session at $14.94, adding $0.31 (2.12%), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. Shares are 14.1% below their 52-week high of $17.40, set on Jul 1, 2026 and 66.3% above the 52-week low of $8.99, in the middle of the past year's range. LOCO is up 42.8% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 56.3%.
At 12.8x trailing earnings, El Pollo Loco trades below the peer-group median of 22.7x. Its forward P/E of 13.5x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 29; analysts expect EPS of $0.25.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About El Pollo Loco
Company profileEl 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, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ms. Elizabeth Goodwin Williams
- Headquarters
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Employees
- 4,000
- IPO year
- 2014
- Website
- elpolloloco.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (6 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$20.30+35.88%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 4
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.25
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Last payment
- $1.50
- Ex-dividend date
- Oct 21, 2022
El Pollo Loco peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRUSKura Sushi USA Inc. Class A | 39.93 | -0.05% | $485.14M | vs LOCO |
| NATHNathan's Famous Inc. | 101.75 | +0.03% | $416.94M | vs LOCO |
| DINDine Brands Global Inc. | 29.47 | +1.76% | $373.07M | vs LOCO |
| PTLOPortillo's Inc. Class A | 3.90 | +2.90% | $282.82M | vs LOCO |
| PZZAPapa John's International Inc. | 19.46 | +0.52% | $640.66M | vs LOCO |
| PLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. | 6.97 | +6.25% | $242.77M | vs LOCO |
| JACKJack In The Box Inc. | 12.45 | +1.55% | $238.78M | vs LOCO |
| FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group Inc. | 10.96 | +4.38% | $676.37M | vs LOCO |
Indexes, lists and sector
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El Pollo Loco stock FAQ
What is El Pollo Loco's stock price today?
LOCO last traded at $14.94 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, up 2.12% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does El Pollo Loco pay a dividend?
Yes. El Pollo Loco pays $0.00 per share annually. The most recent dividend of $1.50 had an ex-dividend date of Oct 21, 2022.
When is El Pollo Loco's next earnings date?
El Pollo Loco is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.25.
What is LOCO's P/E ratio?
LOCO trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.77 and a forward P/E of 13.50, compared with a median of 22.7 for its closest peers.
Who is El Pollo Loco's CEO?
Ms. Elizabeth Goodwin Williams is the chief executive officer of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc., which has about 4,000 employees.
What is the LOCO 52-week high?
The 52-week high for LOCO is $17.40 and the 52-week low is $8.99. The stock is currently 14.1% below its high.