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 5.6% and is now trading at $8.33. 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) issued its quarterly earnings data 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%. El Pollo Loco's quarterly revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.16 EPS.

What ETF holds El Pollo Loco's stock?

AdvisorShares Vice ETF holds 33,124 shares of LOCO stock, representing 4.05% of its portfolio.

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. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$8.33

+0.06 (+0.73%)

(As of 04/18/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $8.17
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$8.41
50-Day Range: $8.27
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$9.74
52-Week Range: $8.11
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$11.02

Volume: 276,849 shs
Average Volume: 228,158 shs
Market Capitalization: $260.56 million

P/E Ratio: 11.11
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: N/A

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El Pollo Loco MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Bearish
5.24% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -4.35
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: -0.12
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.69%
From $0.65 to $0.70 Per Share

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 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

174th out of 198 stocks

Eating Places Industry

38th out of 40 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for El Pollo Loco.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
5.24% of the float of El Pollo Loco has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
El Pollo Loco has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in El Pollo Loco has recently decreased by 3.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
El Pollo Loco does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
El Pollo Loco does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

1.2

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
El 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for El Pollo Loco is -4.35.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
El 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 0.48 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for El Pollo Loco this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 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.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, El Pollo Loco insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
17.50% 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 Institutions
81.28% 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.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings 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 Market
The P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 11.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.94.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 11.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.28.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
El 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.

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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.

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LOCO Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

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California Fast Food Franchisees Fear Losing Customers to Casual Dining Chains Amid Rising Prices

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How California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

California restaurants ax jobs and raise prices due to new $20/hour minimum wage mandate

April 10, 2024 | msn.com

Breakfast Tacos and Rotisserie Chicken Take Center Stage at Noe Valley’s New All-Day Restaurant

April 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

El Pollo Loco Wraps Up Women's History Month with a Special Event Recognizing Women Who Lead, Inspire, and Empower

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April 4, 2024 | msn.com

It's national burrito day - 18 offers at chains across America including Chipotle, Taco Bell and El Pollo Loco

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

Mexican restaurants celebrating National Burrito Day with special deals and freebies

April 4, 2024 | latimes.com

Excitement, relief, dread. What $20 an hour means, according to fast-food workers, franchise owners, customers

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

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April 3, 2024 | msn.com

These Are All the National Burrito Day Deals at Chipotle, Taco Bell, and More

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

Half a million California fast food workers will now earn $20 per hour

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

Here's How to Bag Some Free Burritos on 'National Burrito Day'

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

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April 3, 2024 | msn.com

Here are 5 ways fast-food restaurants in California are cutting costs to cover the new minimum wage

April 1, 2024 | msn.com

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March 31, 2024 | msn.com

California Fast Food Workers Will Get $20 Minimum Wage, Starting Monday

March 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

At US$9.74, Is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Worth Looking At Closely?

March 29, 2024 | msn.com

Inflation rises to 1.3% in March - ISTAT

March 29, 2024 | yahoo.com

Mouse droppings and mold: Complaints lead to 6 of latest Stanislaus County inspections

March 29, 2024 | msn.com

More California fast food chains announce changes ahead of minimum wage hike

March 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

El Pollo Loco Announces Exciting National Burrito Day Offers: $0 Delivery Fees on April 1st and BOGO on April 4th

March 26, 2024 | globenewswire.com

El Pollo Loco Announces Exciting National Burrito Day Offers: $0 Delivery Fees on April 1st and BOGO on April 4th

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/07/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Industry: Eating places
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LOCO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1606366
Web: www.elpolloloco.com
Phone: (714) 599-5000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 4,362
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.75
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.07
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.77
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $25.55 million
Net Margins: 5.45%
Pretax Margin: 7.44%
Return on Equity: 9.20%
Return on Assets: 4.13%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.34
Current Ratio: 0.35
Quick Ratio: 0.32

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $468.66 million
Price / Sales: 0.55
Cash Flow: $1.19 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.98
Book Value: $7.61 per share
Price / Book: 1.09

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 31,280,000
Free Float: 25,808,000
Market Cap: $259.62 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.41

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Key Executives

Ms. Maria Hollandsworth (Age 58)
President & COO
Comp: $344.11k
Mr. Ira M. Fils (Age 59)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $573.87k
Anne E. Jollay
Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Jill Adams
Chief Marketing Officer
Rosanne Setoguchi
Chief People Officer
Mr. Brian Carmichall (Age 60)
Chief Development Officer

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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 5.6% and is now trading at $8.33.
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) issued its quarterly earnings data 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%. El Pollo Loco's quarterly revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.16 EPS.
What ETF holds El Pollo Loco's stock?: AdvisorShares Vice ETF holds 33,124 shares of LOCO stock, representing 4.05% of its portfolio.

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. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

El Pollo Loco MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About El Pollo Loco Stock (NASDAQ:LOCO)

LOCO Stock Price History

LOCO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

LOCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™