El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
LOCONASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $438.76M
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.30
- Forward P/E
- 9.11
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $8.99$17.40
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 250.43K
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $14.43 - $14.98 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $17.40 |
| 52-Week Low | $8.99 |
| Open | $14.53 |
| Volume (last close) | 288.75K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 250.43K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 511.51M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 35.66M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 52.02M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.20 |
| Profit Margin | 6.97% |
| Operating Margin | 10.65% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.25% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.14 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Market Cap | 438.76M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 30.09M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.30 |
| Forward P/E | 9.11 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.86 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.38 |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.60 |
| 50-Day MA | $15.06 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $13.93 |
| 1-Year Change | +60.22% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
El Pollo Loco Holdings at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) has a market capitalization of $438.76M. The stock trades at 12.3× trailing earnings, 9.1× forward earnings and 0.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $35.66M on revenue of $511.51M (a 7.0% profit margin) and generated $52.02M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $13.28M in cash and securities against $44.00M of debt, a net debt position of $30.72M.
El Pollo Loco Holdings does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is up 60.2% over the past year. At $14.58 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $8.98 to $17.40, above its 200-day moving average of $13.93.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $18.13, 24.3% above the Oct 26, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco Holdings
What is the current stock price for LOCO?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, LOCO stock trades at $14.58. The 52-week range is $8.99–$17.40, with a day range of $14.43–$14.98.
What is the P/E ratio for LOCO?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, El Pollo Loco Holdings's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 12.3, meaning investors pay $12.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 9.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. El Pollo Loco Holdings operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does LOCO pay dividends?
El Pollo Loco Holdings does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for LOCO?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for LOCO is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $18.13, a 24.3% upside from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $14.58.
What is the market cap of LOCO?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, El Pollo Loco Holdings's market capitalization is $438.8M, classifying it as a small-cap company. El Pollo Loco Holdings operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.