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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)

$15.55−0.13%
Close Nov 3, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$15.55▲ 50.97% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $10.07 · High $17.20Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 3, 2026

El Pollo Loco Holdings closed at $15.55 on Nov 3, down 0.13%, 9.6% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 232.3K shares was 0.92× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +8.0% over one month, +18.8% over six months, +52.2% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jul 1, 2026, revenue was $129.57M, up 3.0% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 9.9%.

Short interest was 1.8M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 1.7% from the prior report (6.3% of float, 8.0 days to cover).

Market cap$473.2M30.4M shares
Revenue · quarter$129.6M+3.0% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.43+79.2% YoY
P/E · TTM13.6×P/S 0.9×
Net margin9.9%Gross 78.8%
Dividend yieldNone$1.5 last paid
52-week range10.07 – 17.20−9.6% from high
Volume232.3K0.92× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d29.5%Annualised
Short % of float6.3%8.0 days to cover
Net cash-$18.2MCash $13.3M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +6.4%1M +8.0%3M −8.5%6M +18.8%YTD +48.7%1Y +52.2%3Y +89.4%5Y +5.6%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Restaurants & Hospitality

Percentile among 45 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum70
Revenue growth41
Net margin76
Value (low P/E)89
Size41

Industry medians: 6-month return +6.1%, revenue growth +3.9%, net margin 5.4%, P/E 30.6×.

Short interest

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Shares short1.8M−1.7% vs prior
Days to cover8.0Settled Oct 15
% of float6.3%
Short vol. 10d53.9%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Restaurants & Hospitality

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings$15.55−0.13%+18.8%+3.0%9.9%13.6$473.2M
DINDine Brands Global$35.31−3.23%+25.4%+4.4%1.7%71.0$447.0MCompare
KRUSKura Sushi USA$36.40+0.58%−34.4%+16.2%0.5%—$442.3MCompare
PTLOPortillo's$5.21+0.58%+8.9%+5.6%3.5%27.2$377.8MCompare
PZZAPapa John's International$18.56−1.80%−46.7%−8.8%1.7%22.4$611.0MCompare
CNNECannae Holdings$17.65+0.57%+29.1%−7.3%36.7%—$765.6MCompare
PLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$8.22−3.41%−21.4%−2.4%−2.3%—$286.3MCompare
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group$13.63+5.25%+11.9%+15.2%0.7%47.2$841.1MCompare
BLMNBloomin' Brands$10.23−6.15%+77.6%+1.3%3.1%31.7$875.9MCompare

News about El Pollo Loco Holdings

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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?Zacks Investment Research · 6d ago▲ PositiveWill El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 22, 2026▲ PositiveEl Pollo Loco Stock Surges 53% in a Year: Is Further Upside Ahead?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 5, 2026▲ PositiveShould Value Investors Buy El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock?Zacks Investment Research · Sep 30, 2026▲ PositiveEl Pollo Loco® Declares September 9 National Grilled Chicken DayGlobeNewswire Inc. · Aug 26, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does El Pollo Loco Holdings do?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken and operates in the limited service restaurant market segment.
What is LOCO's market cap?
$473.23M, based on the Nov 3 close of $15.55.
What is LOCO's P/E ratio?
13.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $34.86M.
Does El Pollo Loco Holdings pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of LOCO is sold short?
1.8M shares, 6.3% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is LOCO in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Restaurants & Hospitality industry.

About El Pollo Loco Holdings

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken and operates in the limited service restaurant market segment. Its offerings include Mexican-inspired menu items, including burritos, tostadas, bowls, salads, and bone-in chicken meals in various portion sizes. It also offers citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, along with a range of salsas and dressings that allow customers to customize their meals. The company operates in one operating segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from company-operated restaurant revenue.

HQ: Costa Mesa, CA4,034 employeesListed Jul 25, 2014elpolloloco.com

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