NASDAQ:LOCO El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Forecast, Price & News $9.41 +0.13 (+1.40%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.27▼$9.4450-Day Range$8.90▼$10.5052-Week Range$8.15▼$13.00Volume300,162 shsAverage Volume322,544 shsMarket Capitalization$339.04 millionP/E Ratio14.48Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability El Pollo Loco MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy5.40% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-4.80Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.23Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.12 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth18.57%From $0.70 to $0.83 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.12 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector110th out of 204 stocksEating Places Industry19th 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 Shorted5.40% 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 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in El Pollo Loco has recently decreased by 0.68%, 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 -38.02% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of El Pollo Loco in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Fried chicken", "Texmex food", and "Soft drinks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for El Pollo Loco is -4.80. Previous Next 1.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEl Pollo Loco has a news sentiment score of -0.23. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for El Pollo Loco this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, El Pollo Loco insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,122,600.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders47.10% 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 Institutions59.78% 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 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for El Pollo Loco are expected to grow by 18.57% in the coming year, from $0.70 to $0.83 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 14.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.73.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of El Pollo Loco is 14.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 34.09.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEl Pollo Loco has a P/B Ratio of 1.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) StockEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, franchising, licensing, and operation of quick-service restaurants under the name El Pollo Loco. It specializes in fire-grilling fresh citrus-marinated chicken with a variety of offerings including Chicken Avocado Burrito, Pollo Fit entrees, chicken tostada salads, and Pollo Bowls. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.Read More 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 LOCO Stock News HeadlinesMay 30, 2023 | msn.comFast Food Mashed Potatoes Ranked Worst To BestMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate at Baird’s 2023 Global Consumer, Technology & Services ConferenceJune 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDeclining Stock and Decent Financials: Is The Market Wrong About El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)?May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.comMay 18, 2023 | msn.comMan shot, injured after altercation at El Cometa in east El PasoMay 17, 2023 | news.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco coming to Northern Colorado by 2024May 15, 2023 | msn.comThe Best Birria Taco Restaurant In Every StateJune 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 12, 2023 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco plans New Mexico expansionMay 12, 2023 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco is headed to northern ColoradoMay 11, 2023 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco to roll into new territories with development dealMay 10, 2023 | bizjournals.comCalifornia restaurant chain announces New Mexico expansionMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Signs New Territory Agreements for Northern Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas to Continue Brand ExpansionMay 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 EPS Estimates for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Cut by Analyst (NASDAQ:LOCO)May 6, 2023 | marketwatch.com8-K: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.May 5, 2023 | msn.comOlive Garden opens Monday as restaurants remake Craig Road in North Las VegasMay 5, 2023 | msn.comCalifornians can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these limited-time dealsMay 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesMay 4, 2023 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco Non-GAAP EPS of $0.14 beats by $0.03, revenue of $114.5M beats by $1.08MMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now An Opportune Moment To Examine El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)?May 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEl Pollo Loco (LOCO) to Release Earnings on ThursdayApril 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) CEO Laurance Roberts Sells 60,000 Shares of StockApril 18, 2023 | stockhouse.comThe Wait is Over: El Pollo Loco's Shredded Beef Birria is Back for a Limited Time OnlyApril 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Wait is Over: El Pollo Loco’s Shredded Beef Birria is Back for a Limited Time OnlyApril 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2023 Results on Thursday, May 4, 2023See More Headlines LOCO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LOCO Company Calendar Last Earnings5/04/2023Today6/02/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/03/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:LOCO CUSIPN/A CIK1606366 Webwww.elpolloloco.com Phone(714) 599-5000FaxN/AEmployees4,931Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.65 Trailing P/E Ratio14.48 Forward P/E Ratio13.44 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$20.80 million Net Margins4.98% Pretax Margin6.90% Return on Equity7.73% Return on Assets3.90% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.21 Current Ratio0.37 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$469.96 million Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$1.00 per share Price / Cash Flow9.43 Book Value$7.79 per share Price / Book1.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares36,030,000Free Float19,057,000Market Cap$339.04 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.34 Key ExecutivesLaurance RobertsPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMaria HollandsworthChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentIra M. FilsChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentBrian CarmichallChief Development OfficerAndy RebhunChief Marketing OfficerKey CompetitorsNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHCarrols Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:TASTONE Group HospitalityNASDAQ:STKSPotbellyNASDAQ:PBPBRed Robin Gourmet BurgersNASDAQ:RRGBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAmeriprise Financial Inc.Sold 7,235 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.686%Laurance RobertsSold 60,000 sharesTotal: $577,200.00 ($9.62/share)New York State Common Retirement FundSold 26,896 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.102%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Sold 115,857 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.057%Geode Capital Management LLCBought 9,105 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 1.088%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LOCO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have LOCO shares performed in 2023? El Pollo Loco's stock was trading at $9.96 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, LOCO stock has decreased by 5.5% and is now trading at $9.41. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is El Pollo Loco's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023. View our LOCO earnings forecast. How were El Pollo Loco's earnings last quarter? El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 4th. The restaurant operator reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.04. The restaurant operator had revenue of $114.53 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.42 million. El Pollo Loco had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.73% and a net margin of 4.98%. El Pollo Loco's quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.07 earnings per share. How often does El Pollo Loco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for El Pollo Loco? El Pollo Loco declared a dividend on Friday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.50 per share on Wednesday, November 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 13.95%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 21st. Read our dividend analysis for LOCO. What ETFs hold El Pollo Loco's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY), Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Value ETF (RZV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), 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). What is El Pollo Loco's stock symbol? El Pollo Loco trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LOCO." Who are El Pollo Loco's major shareholders? El Pollo Loco's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.14%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.18%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (4.24%), FMR LLC (3.24%), State Street Corp (2.06%) and Wasatch Advisors LP (1.43%). Insiders that own company stock include Laurance Roberts, Miguel Lozano and Samuel N Borgese. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is El Pollo Loco's stock price today? One share of LOCO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.41. How much money does El Pollo Loco make? El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) has a market capitalization of $339.04 million and generates $469.96 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $20.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.65 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does El Pollo Loco have? The company employs 4,931 workers across the globe. How can I contact El Pollo Loco? El Pollo Loco's mailing address is 3535 HARBOR BOULEVARD SUITE 100, COSTA MESA CA, 92626. The official website for the company is www.elpolloloco.com. 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