NASDAQ:LOCO El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Tiny Biotech Stock Wins $75 Billion Patent (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free LOCO Stock Alerts $8.32 -0.01 (-0.12%) (As of 04/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.24▼$8.4150-Day Range$8.27▼$9.7452-Week Range$8.11▼$11.02Volume207,636 shsAverage Volume227,887 shsMarket Capitalization$259.42 millionP/E Ratio11.09Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get El Pollo Loco alerts: Email Address El Pollo Loco MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish5.24% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-4.35Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.12Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.69%From $0.65 to $0.70 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.92 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector172nd out of 195 stocksEating Places Industry38th out of 40 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for El Pollo Loco. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.24% of the float of El Pollo Loco has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEl Pollo Loco has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in El Pollo Loco has recently decreased by 3.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEl Pollo Loco does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEl Pollo Loco does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEl Pollo Loco has received a -42.00% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of El Pollo Loco in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Soft drinks", "Fried chicken", and "Texmex food" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for El Pollo Loco is -4.35. Previous Next 1.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEl Pollo Loco has a news sentiment score of -0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for El Pollo Loco this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for LOCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added El Pollo Loco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, El Pollo Loco insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.50% of the stock of El Pollo Loco is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions81.28% of the stock of El Pollo Loco is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for El Pollo Loco are expected to grow by 7.69% in the coming year, from $0.65 to $0.70 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 11.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 11.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.93.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEl Pollo Loco has a P/B Ratio of 1.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! About El Pollo Loco Stock (NASDAQ:LOCO)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. It operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.Read More LOCO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LOCO Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | msn.comEx-Customs and Border Protection Worker Pleads Guilty in Wife’s DeathApril 19, 2024 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco Copycat Citrus Marinated ChickenApril 19, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 17, 2024 | msn.comCalifornia Fast-Food Franchisees Face Customer Exodus to Chili’s and Applebee’sApril 16, 2024 | msn.comCalifornia Fast Food Franchisees Fear Losing Customers to Casual Dining Chains Amid Rising PricesApril 16, 2024 | msn.comHow California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across IndustriesApril 14, 2024 | msn.comCalifornia restaurants ax jobs and raise prices due to new $20/hour minimum wage mandateApril 10, 2024 | msn.comBreakfast Tacos and Rotisserie Chicken Take Center Stage at Noe Valley’s New All-Day RestaurantApril 19, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Wraps Up Women's History Month with a Special Event Recognizing Women Who Lead, Inspire, and EmpowerApril 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comEl Pollo Loco Wraps Up Women's History Month with a Special Event Recognizing Women Who Lead, Inspire, and EmpowerApril 6, 2024 | cnn.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings IncApril 4, 2024 | msn.comIt's national burrito day - 18 offers at chains across America including Chipotle, Taco Bell and El Pollo LocoApril 4, 2024 | msn.comMexican restaurants celebrating National Burrito Day with special deals and freebiesApril 4, 2024 | latimes.comExcitement, relief, dread. What $20 an hour means, according to fast-food workers, franchise owners, customersApril 4, 2024 | msn.comNational Burrito Day: Where To Get Free FoodApril 3, 2024 | msn.comThese Are All the National Burrito Day Deals at Chipotle, Taco Bell, and MoreApril 3, 2024 | msn.comHalf a million California fast food workers will now earn $20 per hourApril 3, 2024 | msn.comHere's How to Bag Some Free Burritos on 'National Burrito Day'April 3, 2024 | msn.comHappy National Burrito Day! Here are the best deals on burritosApril 3, 2024 | msn.comHere are 5 ways fast-food restaurants in California are cutting costs to cover the new minimum wageApril 1, 2024 | msn.comGo out on April Fool's Day for some whacky treats.March 31, 2024 | msn.comCalifornia Fast Food Workers Will Get $20 Minimum Wage, Starting MondayMarch 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAt US$9.74, Is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Worth Looking At Closely?March 29, 2024 | msn.comInflation rises to 1.3% in March - ISTATMarch 29, 2024 | yahoo.comMouse droppings and mold: Complaints lead to 6 of latest Stanislaus County inspectionsMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comMore California fast food chains announce changes ahead of minimum wage hikeSee More Headlines Receive LOCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for El Pollo Loco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/07/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LOCO CUSIPN/A CIK1606366 Webwww.elpolloloco.com Phone(714) 599-5000FaxN/AEmployees4,362Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.75 Trailing P/E Ratio11.09 Forward P/E Ratio12.80 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$25.55 million Net Margins5.45% Pretax Margin7.44% Return on Equity9.20% Return on Assets4.13% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.34 Current Ratio0.35 Quick Ratio0.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$468.66 million Price / Sales0.55 Cash Flow$1.22 per share Price / Cash Flow6.82 Book Value$7.61 per share Price / Book1.09Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,180,000Free Float25,808,000Market Cap$259.42 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.41 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Maria Hollandsworth (Age 58)President & COO Comp: $344.11kMr. Ira M. Fils (Age 59)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $573.87kAnne E. JollaySenior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate SecretaryMs. Jill AdamsChief Marketing OfficerRosanne SetoguchiChief People OfficerMr. Brian Carmichall (Age 60)Chief Development Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHGEN Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:GENKPotbellyNASDAQ:PBPBONE Group HospitalityNASDAQ:STKSHabit RestaurantsNASDAQ:HABTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Sold 271,386 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.812%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 6,074 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.252%Sierra Summit Advisors LLCBought 34,194 shares on 2/22/2024Ownership: 0.104%GSA Capital Partners LLPSold 74,021 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.169%Bridgeway Capital Management LLCBought 12,264 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.894%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LOCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LOCO shares performed in 2024? El Pollo Loco's stock was trading at $8.82 at the start of the year. Since then, LOCO stock has decreased by 5.7% and is now trading at $8.32. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is El Pollo Loco's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our LOCO earnings forecast. How were El Pollo Loco's earnings last quarter? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) posted its earnings results on Thursday, March, 7th. The restaurant operator reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.16. The restaurant operator had revenue of $112.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.07 million. El Pollo Loco had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.20% and a net margin of 5.45%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.16 earnings per share. What ETFs hold El Pollo Loco's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE).AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ). What is Bernard Acoca's approval rating as El Pollo Loco's CEO? 32 employees have rated El Pollo Loco Chief Executive Officer Bernard Acoca on Glassdoor.com. Bernard Acoca has an approval rating of 66% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of El Pollo Loco own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other El Pollo Loco investors own include BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Chimera Investment (CIM), Virtu Financial (VIRT), Alcoa (AA), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), La Jolla Pharmaceutical (LJPC), AK Steel (AKS), Twitter (TWTR) and Five9 (FIVN). How do I buy shares of El Pollo Loco? Shares of LOCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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