NASDAQ:LOCO El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free LOCO Stock Alerts $8.37 -0.16 (-1.88%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.36▼$8.5350-Day Range$8.37▼$9.5252-Week Range$8.11▼$11.37Volume146,452 shsAverage Volume215,045 shsMarket Capitalization$261.81 millionP/E Ratio11.16Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get El Pollo Loco alerts: Email Address El Pollo Loco MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy4.98% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-4.54Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.42Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.69%From $0.65 to $0.70 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.21 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector141st out of 203 stocksEating Places Industry34th out of 42 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for El Pollo Loco. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.98% of the float of El Pollo Loco has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEl Pollo Loco has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in El Pollo Loco has recently decreased by 1.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEl Pollo Loco does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEl Pollo Loco does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEl Pollo Loco has received a -38.83% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of El Pollo Loco in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Soft drinks", "Fried chicken", and "Texmex food" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for El Pollo Loco is -4.54. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEl Pollo Loco has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for El Pollo Loco this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for LOCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows3 people have added El Pollo Loco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, El Pollo Loco insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.50% of the stock of El Pollo Loco is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions60.64% of the stock of El Pollo Loco is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for El Pollo Loco are expected to grow by 7.69% in the coming year, from $0.65 to $0.70 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 11.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 11.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.26.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEl Pollo Loco has a P/B Ratio of 1.10. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.Read More LOCO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LOCO Stock News HeadlinesMarch 14, 2024 | yahoo.comUTA vs. Michael Kassan: A $125 Million Deal With an Advertising Powerhouse Blows UpMarch 14, 2024 | yahoo.comHow Hollywood failed to buy into the ad industry, againMarch 19, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.March 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBenchmark Co. Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)March 11, 2024 | msn.comThe Not-So-Glamorous Early Jobs of 23 Famous PeopleMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Costco (COST), Skechers USA (SKX) and El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)March 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 19, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.March 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) Reports Mixed Fourth Quarter 2023 Results Amid Operational ChangesMarch 8, 2024 | investorplace.comLOCO Stock Earnings: El Pollo Loco Holdings Meets EPS, Beats Revenue for Q4 2023March 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco's (NASDAQ:LOCO) Q4 Sales Beat EstimatesMarch 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsMarch 7, 2024 | benzinga.comEarnings Outlook For El Pollo Loco HoldingsMarch 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco (LOCO) Reports Q4: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of EarningsMarch 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what to expect from El Pollo Loco's earningsMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLOCO Sep 2024 12.000 callMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLOCO Jun 2024 12.000 callFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco Welcomes Back Baja Shrimp Tacos And Chicken Avocado Stuffed Quesadilla For A Limited TimeFebruary 24, 2024 | benzinga.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings Stock (NASDAQ:LOCO) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco adds two Shrimp Tostada dishes to US menuFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comNew Yummy Shrimp & Chicken Tostadas at El Pollo Loco!February 23, 2024 | msn.comWe Asked Rob Lowe What He Eats While On Set—Here Are the 5 Lunches in His RotationFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDiscover the Latest Additions to El Pollo Loco's Menu - Try the Irresistible New Double Baja Shrimp Tostada and Chicken & Shrimp TostadaFebruary 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comDiscover the Latest Additions to El Pollo Loco's Menu - Try the Irresistible New Double Baja Shrimp Tostada and Chicken & Shrimp TostadaSee More Headlines Receive LOCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for El Pollo Loco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/07/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LOCO CUSIPN/A CIK1606366 Webwww.elpolloloco.com Phone(714) 599-5000FaxN/AEmployees4,931Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.75 Trailing P/E Ratio11.16 Forward P/E Ratio12.88 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$25.55 million Net Margins5.45% Pretax Margin7.44% Return on Equity9.20% Return on Assets4.13% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.34 Current Ratio0.35 Quick Ratio0.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$468.66 million Price / Sales0.56 Cash Flow$1.21 per share Price / Cash Flow6.93 Book Value$7.61 per share Price / Book1.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,280,000Free Float25,808,000Market Cap$261.81 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Maria Hollandsworth (Age 58)President & COO Comp: $344.11kMr. Ira M. Fils (Age 59)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $573.87kAnne E. JollaySenior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate SecretaryMs. Jill AdamsChief Marketing OfficerRosanne SetoguchiChief People OfficerMr. Brian Carmichall (Age 60)Chief Development Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHPotbellyNASDAQ:PBPBHabit RestaurantsNASDAQ:HABTGEN Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:GENKBiglariNYSE:BHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Sold 271,386 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.812%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 6,074 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.252%Sierra Summit Advisors LLCBought 34,194 shares on 2/22/2024Ownership: 0.104%GSA Capital Partners LLPSold 74,021 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.169%Bridgeway Capital Management LLCBought 12,264 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.894%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LOCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LOCO shares performed in 2024? El Pollo Loco's stock was trading at $8.82 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LOCO shares have decreased by 5.1% and is now trading at $8.37. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is El Pollo Loco's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our LOCO earnings forecast. How were El Pollo Loco's earnings last quarter? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 7th. The restaurant operator reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.16. The restaurant operator earned $112.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.07 million. El Pollo Loco had a net margin of 5.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.20%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.16 earnings per share. What is Bernard Acoca's approval rating as El Pollo Loco's CEO? 32 employees have rated El Pollo Loco Chief Executive Officer Bernard Acoca on Glassdoor.com. Bernard Acoca has an approval rating of 66% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of El Pollo Loco own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other El Pollo Loco investors own include BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Chimera Investment (CIM), Virtu Financial (VIRT), Alcoa (AA), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), La Jolla Pharmaceutical (LJPC), AK Steel (AKS), Twitter (TWTR) and Five9 (FIVN). Who are El Pollo Loco's major shareholders? El Pollo Loco's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.16%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.81%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.81%), Fund 1 Investments LLC (2.67%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (1.94%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (1.08%). Insiders that own company stock include John M Roth, Laurance Roberts, Miguel Lozano and Sardar Biglari. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of El Pollo Loco? Shares of LOCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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