El Pollo LocoLOCO
LOCO
About: El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. Restaurant locations are typically free-standing and include drive-thrus, and menus include many low-priced options. Poultry is the company's largest food cost, accounting for roughly 38% of total food and paper cost, and the company manages that commodity price risk by using multiple suppliers and entering supply contracts of varying lengths depending on market conditions.
Employees: 4,143
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
17% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 18
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 135 [Q4 2024] → 137 (+2) [Q1 2025]
1.41% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.53% [Q4 2024] → 87.94% (+1.41%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+0) [Q1 2025]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 42 | Existing positions reduced: 47
11% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $299M [Q4 2024] → $266M (-$32.7M) [Q1 2025]
84% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $55K | Put options by funds: $347K
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LOCO.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
El Pollo Loco: Why Buying After Earnings Could Get You A Better Deal (Earnings Preview)
El Pollo Loco remains cheap and undervalued, but California exposure and weak Q2 for Mexican QSRs create near-term headwinds. Casual dining is outperforming fast-casual and QSR segments, eroding fast-casual's value proposition and pricing power. California's negative same-store sales and political climate are disproportionately impacting Mexican restaurant chains like El Pollo Loco.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, July 31, 2025
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
El Pollo Loco's New Quesadillas Deliver Bold Flavor to Satisfy Your Cravings
Choose From Creamy Chipotle and Salsa Verde for a Perfect Handheld Meal, Available as a Combo for Just $9.99 Choose From Creamy Chipotle and Salsa Verde for a Perfect Handheld Meal, Available as a Combo for Just $9.99
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco Introduces New Fresca Salads and Wraps
Portable, craveable items give consumers a whole new reason to say “Let's Get Loco™ ” COSTA MESA, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is asking customers: Do you want your made-to-order salad wrapped or unwrapped?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco: Turnaround Postponed, But There's Plenty Of Upside Ahead
El Pollo Loco's Q1 FY 2025 earnings met expectations, but shares dipped due to concerning Q2 proxy data and ongoing headwinds in key markets. Despite menu innovations and slight revenue growth, same-store sales for company-operated restaurants rose marginally, while franchise locations saw declines, impacting overall performance. The company is in year two of its turnaround, focusing on expanding outside California and continuous menu innovations to drive traffic and improve margins.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration With Innovative and Bold Brand Refresh
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is proud to announce a comprehensive brand refresh rolling out on May 15th.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Ira Fils - Chief Financial Officer Liz Williams - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Jeremy Hamblin - Craig Hallum Capital Group Jake Bartlett - Truist Securities Andy Barish - Jefferies Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you for standing by.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.22 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended March 26, 2025.
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