About El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO)
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company specializes in offering flame-grilled chicken. As of March 8, 2018, it had approximately 475 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and Utah. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:LOCO
CUSIPN/A
Phone714-599-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.34%
Current Ratio0.44%
Quick Ratio0.39%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.40
Forward P/E Ratio14.06
P/E Growth0.93
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$401.70 million
Price / Sales0.93
Cash Flow$1.1124 per share
Price / Cash8.72
Book Value$7.11 per share
Price / Book1.36
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.63
Net Income$8.61 million
Net Margins2.15%
Return on Equity9.00%
Return on Assets5.42%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,637
Outstanding Shares38,660,000
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Pollo LoCo's stock symbol?
El Pollo LoCo trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LOCO."
How were El Pollo LoCo's earnings last quarter?
El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LOCO) issued its earnings results on Thursday, March, 8th. The restaurant operator reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $95.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $95.24 million. El Pollo LoCo had a return on equity of 9.00% and a net margin of 2.15%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.12 EPS. View El Pollo LoCo's Earnings History.
When is El Pollo LoCo's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LOCO?
4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for El Pollo LoCo's shares. Their forecasts range from $11.00 to $15.00. On average, they anticipate El Pollo LoCo's stock price to reach $12.25 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for El Pollo LoCo.
Who are some of El Pollo LoCo's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to El Pollo LoCo include Wingstop (WING), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Dine Brands Global (DIN), Denny's (DENN), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Sonic Drive-In (SONC), Biglari (BH), Red Robin (RRGB), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (BOJA), Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), Chuy's (CHUY), Fogo De Chao (FOGO), Del Taco Restaurants (TACO) and Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST).
Who are El Pollo LoCo's key executives?
El Pollo LoCo's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Stephen J. Sather, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 70)
- Mr. Laurance Roberts, CFO, Treasurer & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Edward J. Valle, Chief Marketing Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. Gustavo Siade, VP of Operations (Age 56)
- Mr. Douglas Soller, VP of Accounting & Fin.
Has El Pollo LoCo been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about LOCO stock have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. El Pollo LoCo earned a news sentiment score of 0.21 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the restaurant operator an impact score of 44.94 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of El Pollo LoCo?
Shares of LOCO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is El Pollo LoCo's stock price today?
One share of LOCO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.70.
How big of a company is El Pollo LoCo?
El Pollo LoCo has a market capitalization of $375.02 million and generates $401.70 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $8.61 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.63 on an earnings per share basis. El Pollo LoCo employs 5,637 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 restaurant operator can be reached via phone at 714-599-5000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about El Pollo LoCo and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe LOCO will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe LOCO will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for El Pollo LoCo in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $12.25, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 26.29%. The high price target for LOCO is $15.00 and the low price target for LOCO is $11.00. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.20 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $12.25 | $12.25 | $13.00 | $14.3333 |
| Price Target Upside: | 26.29% upside | 15.89% upside | 32.65% upside | 25.18% upside |
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO) Consensus Price Target History
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/25/2016 forward)
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ LOCO) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 45.90%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 78.96%
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ LOCO) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 6/2/2015 | Samuel N Borgese | Director | Sell | 25,249 | $21.00 | $530,229.00 | |  |
| 5/29/2015 | Samuel N Borgese | Director | Sell | 17,200 | $20.92 | $359,824.00 | | |
| 11/25/2014 | Douglas K Ammerman | Director | Sell | 16,231 | $27.00 | $438,237.00 | | |
| 11/25/2014 | Edward Valle | CMO | Sell | 67,440 | $27.00 | $1,820,880.00 | | |
| 11/25/2014 | Kay Bogeajis | COO | Sell | 44,318 | $27.00 | $1,196,586.00 | | |
| 11/25/2014 | Stephen J Sather | CEO | Sell | 255,088 | $27.00 | $6,887,376.00 | | |
| 11/25/2014 | Trimaran Pollo Partners, L.L.C | Major Shareholder | Sell | 6,408,945 | $27.00 | $173,041,515.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ LOCO) News Headlines
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 | El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 6:32 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $103.27 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 2:28 AM |
| Q4 2018 EPS Estimates for El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) Lifted by William Blair
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 2:30 AM |
| Analysts Expect El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) to Post $0.16 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 5:16 PM |
 | El Pollo Loco opens 2nd Kingwood location
www.msn.com - April 20 at 5:27 PM |
| SunTrust Banks Analysts Boost Earnings Estimates for El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 7:11 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 1:42 AM |
| Zacks Investment Research Lowers El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) to Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 8:31 PM |
 | El Pollo Loco, Inc. Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in Kingwood, TX
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 5:47 PM |
| Free Research Report as El Pollo Loco Reported Better than Expected Quarterly Results
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:10 AM |
| El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2018 Results on May 3, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:10 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc Forecasted to Earn Q3 2018 Earnings of $0.18 Per Share (LOCO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 6:36 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Upgraded to "Hold" by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 4:17 PM |
 | Technical Perspectives on Restaurants Stocks -- Dunkin' Brands, El Pollo Loco, Performance Food, and Restaurant Brands
www.bizjournals.com - April 17 at 8:21 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Earns "Buy" Rating from Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 12:40 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Stock Rating Lowered by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 6:14 PM |
| What Does El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc’s (NASDAQ:LOCO) Share Price Indicate?
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 5:39 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo's (LOCO) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 12:04 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Downgraded to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 1:43 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $103.24 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 2:28 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Stock Rating Lowered by ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 12:00 PM |
| Analysts Expect El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) to Post $0.16 Earnings Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 7:17 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 6:20 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 6:28 PM |
| El Pollo Loco Releases Social Video Series as Part of ‘Road to Authenticity’ Campaign
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 5:35 PM |
| Is It Safe to Buy El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc?
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 5:35 PM |
| Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors, Turquoise Hill Resources, FactSet Research, Shaw Communications, El Pollo Loco, and ObsEva SA — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and Consolidated Results
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 8:21 AM |
 | El Pollo Loco: Potential In 2018?
seekingalpha.com - March 27 at 5:20 PM |
| El Pollo Loco Opens Outlet With Vision Design in Richardson
finance.yahoo.com - March 26 at 5:24 PM |
| 8 Things You Didn't Know About El Pollo Loco
www.msn.com - March 24 at 5:20 PM |
| $103.24 Million in Sales Expected for El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 3:46 AM |
| El Pollo Loco Continues Expansion, Opens First Restaurant in Louisiana
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 5:23 PM |
| El Pollo Loco unveils new logo, brings back tostadas
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 7:14 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Raised to "Hold" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 14 at 6:38 PM |
| El Pollo Loco: Best Fast-Casual Stock? - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 13 at 8:16 AM |
| Best-Seller Signature Tostadas Return to El Pollo Loco
finance.yahoo.com - March 12 at 6:45 PM |
| El Pollo Loco Unveils New Logo
finance.yahoo.com - March 12 at 6:45 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) PT Lowered to $11.00 at Morgan Stanley
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 11:26 AM |
| Analysts Issue Forecasts for El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc's Q4 2018 Earnings (LOCO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 6:34 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.17 Per Share, Jefferies Group Forecasts (LOCO)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 2:12 AM |
| Q1 2018 Earnings Forecast for El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) Issued By William Blair
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 2:12 AM |
 | Why II-VI, Coherus Biosciences, and El Pollo Loco Holdings Jumped Today - Motley Fool
www.fool.com - March 11 at 8:09 AM |
 | El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc Surges on Q4 Earnings Beat - Investorplace.com
investorplace.com - March 10 at 8:15 AM |
| El Pollo LoCo (LOCO) Given a $11.00 Price Target by SunTrust Banks Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 10 at 12:30 AM |
| El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Shares Up
www.msn.com - March 9 at 6:58 PM |
| El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Shares Up
finance.yahoo.com - March 9 at 6:58 PM |
| El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc Surges on Q4 Earnings Beat
investorplace.com - March 9 at 11:46 AM |
 | A Peek Into The Markets: US Stock Futures Flat; All Eyes On Jobs Data - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - March 9 at 8:12 AM |
 | El Pollo Loco shares rise after better-than-expected guidance - MarketWatch
www.marketwatch.com - March 9 at 8:12 AM |
| 8 Stocks To Watch For March 9, 2018 - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - March 9 at 8:12 AM |
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El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ:LOCO) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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