El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO)
El Pollo Loco: Loco Tenders Put Pricing Power To The Test
El Pollo Loco is executing a successful 'Taco Bell-ification' strategy, driving higher average checks and resilient traffic. LOCO's menu innovation—especially bowls, salads, and Baja Tostadas—has boosted same-store sales and restaurant-level margins above long-term targets. Systemwide traffic grew 0.6%, the average check rose 5.2%, and the restaurant-level margin reached 19.2%, supporting robust EBITDA and cash generation.
El Pollo Loco Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
El Pollo Loco NASDAQ: LOCO reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected continued momentum from its ongoing brand transformation, highlighted by same-store sales growth and margin expansion alongside increased marketing and operational initiatives. Get El Pollo Loco alerts:Sign UpFirst-quarter sales and margin performance Chief Executive Officer Liz Williams said the company was “proud of our first quarter results,” citing system-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8% and restaurant-level margin expansion of 320 basis points year-over-year.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.
El Pollo Loco: Surprising Strength Amid Tough Restaurant Industry Conditions
El Pollo Loco has rallied over 30% YTD, sharply outperforming a weak restaurant sector and maintaining strong execution amid industry headwinds. LOCO trades at 6.8x FY26 EV/adjusted EBITDA, with a disciplined franchise-focused expansion strategy and mid-single-digit revenue growth outlook. Same-restaurant sales rebounded to 2.1% in Q4, driven by successful menu innovation and value-focused offerings, with franchise comps notably outpacing company-owned stores.
Why El Pollo Loco Stock Popped Today
El Pollo Loco's restaurants are becoming more profitable. Growth is set to accelerate in 2026.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.2 per share a year ago.
Gear Up for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for El Pollo Loco (LOCO), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2025.
Is El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Should Value Investors Buy El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock?
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