Truist downgraded El Pollo Loco from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $20.00
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | $14.00 | Hold → Buy | The Benchmark Company |
| 3/6/2026 | $11.00 | Neutral | DA Davidson |
| 3/11/2025 | $18.00 | Buy | Craig Hallum |
| 11/12/2021 | Hold | The Benchmark Company | |
| 11/12/2021 | Hold | Benchmark |
4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
4 - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Issuer)
The Benchmark Company upgraded El Pollo Loco from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $14.00
DA Davidson initiated coverage of El Pollo Loco with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $11.00
Craig Hallum initiated coverage of El Pollo Loco with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $18.00
8-K - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
8-K - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
10-Q - El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (0001606366) (Filer)
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2026. Highlights for the first quarter ended April 1, 2026 compared to the first quarter ended March 26, 2025 were as follows: Total revenue was $126.2 million compared to $119.2 million.System-wide comparable restaurant sales(1) increased by 5.8%.Income from operations was $12.2 million compared to $9.0 million.Restaurant contribution(1) was $20.4 million, or 19.2% of company-operated restaurant revenue, compared to $15.8 million, or 16.0% of company-operated restaurant revenue.Net income was $8.2 million,
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco") (NASDAQ:LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter 2026 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-493-6780. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 13757076. The replay
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) today announced financial results for the 14- and 53-week periods ended December 31, 2025. Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared to the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2024 were as follows: Total revenue was $123.5 million compared to $114.3 million.System-wide comparable restaurant sales(1) increased by 2.1%.Income from operations was $10.3 million compared to $9.0 million.Restaurant contribution(1) was $17.9 million, or 17.5% of company-operated restaurant revenue, compared to $16.0 million, or 16.7% of company-operated restaurant revenue.Net income was $6.5
LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation's leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is taking its Loco Rewards® program beyond everyday deals and into unforgettable experiences. As part of the brand's ongoing evolution of loyalty member value, the brand introduces the Coca-Cola® x El Pollo Loco Soccer Challenge, giving Loco Rewards members the chance to win a VIP trip to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game® in Charlotte on July 29, 2026. The sweepstakes is presented by Coca-Cola, an official partner of Major League Soccer®, and offers fans the opportunity to experience one of the league's premier events. From March 13 through April 9, Loco Rewards members can
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, announced today the appointment of Frank Garrido as an independent member of its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Garrido is Executive Vice President – Chief Restaurant Officer of Domino's Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world. "I am thrilled to have Frank join our Board," said Liz Williams, CEO, El Pollo Loco. "We believe that his extensive restaurant operations experience will add significant value as we expand El Pollo Loco in our existing markets and across the country." Mr. Garrido joined Domino's in 2017. In his
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, announced today the appointment of Robert D. Wright and Tana Davila as independent members of its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Wright is the CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Ms. Davila is the Chief Marketing Officer of Dutch Bros Coffee. "I am thrilled to have Bob and Tana join our Board," said Liz Williams, CEO, El Pollo Loco. "We believe that their significant restaurant industry experience will serve us well as we grow El Pollo Loco in our existing markets and across the country." Mr. Wright joined Potbelly in 202
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COSTA MESA, Calif., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation’s leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning it up for summer with new menu items – Loaded Quesadillas and Chatacoffee™ available for a limited time at participating locations starting June 25. The limited-time Loaded Quesadillas are available in two options – Queso and Street Corn. Both are loaded with citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chopped chicken breast, a generous portion of melted Jack Cheese, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled to take on the go. The Queso Loaded Quesadilla includes warm and cheesy queso blanco and crunchy tortilla strips with our signature creamy cilantro s
Mark your calendars for June 25, 2026COSTA MESA, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, has heard the calls loud and clear. After years of fans asking for the return of a beloved classic, El Pollo Loco is thrilled to announce that the BBQ Black Beans are officially coming back. The smoky-sweet, fan-favorite side dish returns to the menu, for a limited time only, on Thursday, June 25, available at participating El Pollo Loco restaurants nationwide. El Pollo Loco's signature BBQ Black Beans are slow-simmered to deliver a touch of sweet and smoky BBQ t
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $40 million of its common stock, representing ~9% of the Company's current market capitalization. "Our Board's approval of a new share repurchase program reflects our strong balance sheet, with less than one times leverage, and confidence in our future outlook as we accelerate our unit growth cadence and, by extension, our EBITDA growth in the coming years," said Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer. "Due to t