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El Pollo Loco(NASDAQ) LOCO

Current Price$15.70
Market Cap$470.23MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2014)-26%
5 Year-5%
1 Year+40%
1 Month-0%
El Pollo Loco last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 15.442026-07-23
El Pollo Loco stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-6.71%USD 16.552026-07-16
1 month-0.26%USD 15.482026-06-23
3 month+11.56%USD 13.842026-04-24
Year to date+47.61%USD 10.462025-12-31
1 year+40.11%USD 11.022025-07-23
3 year+52.42%USD 10.132023-07-24
5 year-5.47%USD 16.332021-07-23
Since inception-25.81%USD 20.812014-07-25

El Pollo Loco Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$470.23MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$497.05M

Net Income (TTM)

$29.16M

EPS (TTM)

$0.99

P/E Ratio

15.61

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.82 (Low)

Price

$15.70

Volume

15,093.16

Open

$15.57

Previous Close

$15.44

Daily Range

$15.52 - $15.80

52-Week Range

$8.99 - $17.40

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco makes fire-grilled chicken marinated with citrus juices and spices. These meals help busy families get a quality dinner quickly. The menu blends the speed of fast food with fresh ingredients.

What is on the Menu?

  • Fire-Grilled Chicken: Signature bone-in chicken marinated in a blend of citrus, garlic, and spices.
  • Mexican-Inspired Entrees: Customizable burritos, tostadas, salads, and bowls featuring fire-grilled chicken.
  • Family Meals: Large portions of chicken and sides designed for groups and home dining.
  • Digital Platforms: Mobile app and web ordering services that accounted for 13.8% of sales in 2025.

Reaching New Markets

  • Opened nine new restaurants in 2025, including eight franchised locations and one company-owned store.
  • Expanded into new territories in 2025 by opening the first locations in New Mexico and Washington State.
  • Started a new distribution partnership with Performance Food Group Customized Distribution in March 2025.
  • Increased its Loco Rewards loyalty program to 5.3 million members by the end of 2025.

Fire and Fresh Ingredients

The company uses trained Grill Masters to cook food over open flames in every restaurant kitchen. This traditional cooking method provides a fresh alternative to typical processed fast food offerings.

Financial Performance in 2025

  • Revenue grew 8.1% to reach $123.5 million in Q4 2025.
  • Net income hit $6.5 million in Q4 2025, up 9.9% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow rose to $5.1 million in Q4 2025, up 349.3% year-over-year.
  • Operating cash flow reached $13.9 million in Q4 2025, a 146.9% increase from Q4 2024.

Evolution of a Chicken Brand

El Pollo Loco has moved from a regional California brand to a multi-state restaurant system. It maintains its position by combining traditional fire-grilling techniques with modern digital ordering tools.

AI Generated • May 7, 2026

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Employees

4,034

CEO

Elizabeth Williams, MBA

Headquarters

Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US

LOCO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

24.99%

Operating Margin

9.33%

Net Income Margin

5.87%

Return on Equity

10.14%

Return on Capital

8.00%

Return on Assets

4.79%

Earnings Yield

6.41%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$470.23MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

30.46M

Volume

15.09K

Avg. Volume

324.41K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$124.23M

Operating Income

$46.38M

EBITDA

$62.13M

Operating Cash Flow

$56.35M

Capital Expenditure

-$29.49M

Free Cash Flow

$26.86M

Cash & ST Invst.

$3.90M

Total Debt

$232.97M

El Pollo Loco Performance Analysis

El Pollo Loco annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 469,959,0003.4%
20232023-12-31USD 468,664,000-0.3%
20242024-12-31USD 473,008,0000.9%
20252025-12-31USD 490,046,0003.6%
El Pollo Loco sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-255.6%
Q32025-09-24-3.4%
Q42025-12-311.6%
Q12026-04-012.2%
El Pollo Loco annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.57-28.8%
20232023-12-31USD 0.7430.7%
20242024-12-31USD 0.8615.0%
20252025-12-31USD 0.905.4%
El Pollo Loco sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-2526.3%
Q32025-09-244.2%
Q42025-12-31-12.0%
Q12026-04-0122.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$126.18M

+5.9%

Gross Profit

$36.31M

+50.4%

Gross Margin

28.78%

N/A

Market Cap

$470.23MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$116.57K

N/A

Employees

4,034

N/A

Net Income

$8.16M

+48.8%

EBITDA

$16.53M

+29.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$3.90M

-9.8%

Total Debt

$232.97M

-10.9%

Accounts Receivable

$13.72M

+9.6%

Inventory

$1.69M

-8.5%

Long Term Debt

$216.48M

-9.5%

Short Term Debt

$16.50M

-26.1%

Return on Assets

4.79%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.69%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$2.76M

+105.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$13.01M

+174.7%

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Questions About LOCO

What is the current price of El Pollo Loco?

El Pollo Loco is trading at $15.72 per share.

What is the 52-week range for El Pollo Loco?

Over the past 52 weeks, El Pollo Loco has traded between $8.99 and $17.40.

How much debt does El Pollo Loco have?

As of the most recent reporting period, El Pollo Loco reported total debt of $232.97M.

How much cash does El Pollo Loco have on hand?

El Pollo Loco reported $3.90M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is El Pollo Loco’s dividend yield?

El Pollo Loco does not currently have a dividend yield.

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