Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
The mean of analysts' price targets for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) points to a 28.6% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Elizabeth Goodwin Williams - CEO & Director Ira M. Fils - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jake Rowland Bartlett - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Marshall Pittman - Jefferies Matthew James Curtis - William Blair & Company L.L.C.
Although the revenue and EPS for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.26 per share a year ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.