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El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings
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Next Earnings Date
Date:
May 01, 2025
Time:
Before Market
Est. EPS:
$0.20
Status:
Unconfirmed
Last Earnings Results
Date:
March 06, 2025
EPS:
$0.20
Est. EPS:
$0.14
Revenue:
$114.28M
Earnings Call Transcripts
| Transcript | Quarter | Year | Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Transcript | Q4 | 2024 | 2025-03-06 | $0.14 | $0.20 |
| Read Transcript | Q3 | 2024 | 2024-10-31 | $0.17 | $0.21 |
| Read Transcript | Q2 | 2024 | 2024-08-02 | N/A | N/A |
| Read Transcript | Q1 | 2024 | 2024-05-02 | $0.14 | $0.22 |
| Read Transcript | Q4 | 2023 | 2024-03-07 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| Read Transcript | Q3 | 2023 | 2023-11-02 | $0.18 | $0.19 |
| Read Transcript | Q2 | 2023 | 2023-08-06 | N/A | N/A |
| Read Transcript | Q1 | 2023 | 2023-05-07 | N/A | N/A |
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. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant in the Philippines. 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 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Consumer Cyclical
Restaurants
$10.51
Stock Price
$312.96M
Market Cap
4.14K
Employees
Costa Mesa, CA
Location
Financial Statements
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Annual Income Statement
| Breakdown | December 25, 2024 | December 27, 2023 | December 28, 2022 | December 29, 2021 | December 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $473.01M | $468.66M | $469.96M | $454.36M | $426.09M |
| Cost of Revenue | $369.49M | $375.30M | $386.26M | $355.09M | $332.41M |
| Gross Profit | $103.52M | $93.37M | $83.70M | $99.27M | $93.67M |
| Gross Profit Ratio | 21.88% | 19.90% | 17.81% | 21.80% | 21.98% |
| Research and Development Expenses | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| General and Administrative Expenses | $46.27M | $42.02M | $39.09M | $39.85M | $35.92M |
| Selling and Marketing Expenses | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Selling General and Administrative Expenses | $46.27M | $42.02M | $39.09M | $39.85M | $35.92M |
| Other Expenses | $16.08M | $11.55M | $14.42M | $15.18M | $16.88M |
| Operating Expenses | $62.35M | $53.58M | $53.51M | $55.03M | $52.80M |
| Cost and Expenses | $431.84M | $428.87M | $439.77M | $410.12M | $385.21M |
| Interest Income | $- | $- | $1.68M | $1.82M | $3.29M |
| Interest Expense | $5.90M | $4.81M | $1.68M | $1.82M | $3.29M |
| Depreciation and Amortization | $15.72M | $15.23M | $14.42M | $15.18M | $16.88M |
| EBITDA | $56.91M | $55.09M | $44.51M | $59.92M | $56.24M |
| EBITDA Ratio | 12.03% | 11.76% | 9.51% | 13.07% | 15.27% |
| Operating Income | $41.17M | $39.79M | $30.12M | $41.34M | $48.20M |
| Operating Income Ratio | 8.70% | 8.49% | 6.41% | 9.10% | 11.31% |
| Total Other Income Expenses Net | $-5.88M | $-4.91M | $-1.24M | $-1.88M | $-3.43M |
| Income Before Tax | $35.29M | $34.88M | $28.88M | $39.45M | $30.12M |
| Income Before Tax Ratio | 7.46% | 7.44% | 6.15% | 8.68% | 7.07% |
| Income Tax Expense | $9.61M | $9.32M | $8.08M | $10.33M | $5.65M |
| Net Income | $25.68M | $25.55M | $20.80M | $29.12M | $24.47M |
| Net Income Ratio | 5.43% | 5.45% | 4.43% | 6.41% | 5.74% |
| EPS | $0.86 | $0.75 | $0.57 | $0.81 | $0.70 |
| EPS Diluted | $0.86 | $0.74 | $0.57 | $0.80 | $0.68 |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 29.85M | 34.25M | 36.35M | 35.97M | 35.19M |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted | 30.03M | 34.37M | 36.58M | 36.45M | 35.80M |
| SEC Filing | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source |
| Breakdown | December 25, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | June 26, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | December 27, 2023 | September 27, 2023 | June 28, 2023 | March 29, 2023 | December 28, 2022 | September 28, 2022 | June 29, 2022 | March 30, 2022 | December 29, 2021 | September 29, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | December 30, 2020 | September 23, 2020 | June 24, 2020 | March 25, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $114.28M | $120.39M | $122.18M | $116.15M | $112.25M | $120.40M | $121.49M | $114.53M | $115.92M | $119.88M | $124.11M | $110.05M | $108.96M | $115.70M | $121.98M | $107.72M | $110.34M | $110.98M | $99.60M | $105.16M |
| Cost of Revenue | $89.98M | $98.75M | $98.00M | $94.52M | $83.08M | $97.52M | $95.82M | $92.21M | $93.80M | $102.92M | $103.71M | $92.98M | $87.31M | $88.15M | $92.91M | $86.72M | $88.87M | $83.09M | $77.18M | $83.28M |
| Gross Profit | $24.31M | $21.64M | $24.18M | $21.64M | $29.16M | $22.88M | $25.67M | $22.32M | $22.13M | $16.96M | $20.40M | $17.07M | $21.64M | $27.55M | $29.08M | $21.00M | $21.47M | $27.89M | $22.42M | $21.89M |
| Gross Profit Ratio | 21.27% | 18.00% | 19.80% | 18.60% | 26.00% | 19.00% | 21.10% | 19.50% | 19.10% | 14.10% | 16.40% | 15.50% | 19.90% | 23.80% | 23.80% | 19.50% | 19.46% | 25.13% | 22.51% | 20.81% |
| Research and Development Expenses | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| General and Administrative Expenses | $11.14M | $11.42M | $11.79M | $11.93M | $10.57M | $9.14M | $11.11M | $11.20M | $9.61M | $9.86M | $9.68M | $9.95M | $9.50M | $9.36M | $10.52M | $10.47M | $8.88M | $9.80M | $10.46M | $9.33M |
| Selling and Marketing Expenses | $- | $- | $10.81M | $10.58M | $10.26M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $-121.00K | $-59.00K | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Selling General and Administrative Expenses | $11.14M | $11.42M | $11.73M | $11.35M | $20.83M | $9.14M | $11.11M | $11.20M | $9.61M | $9.73M | $9.62M | $9.95M | $9.50M | $9.36M | $10.52M | $10.47M | $8.88M | $9.80M | $10.46M | $9.33M |
| Other Expenses | $4.13M | $- | $3.88M | $- | $2.00K | $-106.00K | $-121.00K | $3.64M | $3.02M | $29.00K | $186.00K | $3.60M | $-127.00K | $19.00K | $-27.00K | $77.00K | $-113.00K | $144.00K | $-290.00K | $120.00K |
| Operating Expenses | $15.27M | $11.42M | $11.73M | $11.35M | $20.83M | $13.09M | $14.80M | $14.84M | $12.62M | $9.73M | $9.62M | $13.55M | $13.13M | $13.04M | $14.44M | $14.41M | $13.13M | $13.89M | $14.63M | $13.70M |
| Cost and Expenses | $105.25M | $110.06M | $109.72M | $105.87M | $103.92M | $110.61M | $110.62M | $107.05M | $106.42M | $112.65M | $113.33M | $106.53M | $100.45M | $101.19M | $107.34M | $101.13M | $102.00M | $96.98M | $91.81M | $96.97M |
| Interest Income | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $1.38M | $976.00K | $1.00M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Interest Expense | $1.27M | $1.54M | $1.53M | $1.56M | $1.45M | $1.38M | $976.00K | $1.00M | $720.00K | $108.00K | $419.00K | $430.00K | $425.00K | $449.00K | $433.00K | $517.00K | $709.00K | $770.00K | $908.00K | $905.00K |
| Depreciation and Amortization | $3.96M | $4.03M | $3.87M | $3.85M | $3.96M | $3.95M | $3.69M | $3.64M | $3.67M | $3.53M | $4.09M | $3.99M | $3.64M | $3.69M | $3.92M | $3.94M | $4.25M | $4.09M | $4.17M | $4.37M |
| EBITDA | $13.02M | $14.17M | $16.19M | $13.53M | $11.42M | $17.53M | $14.55M | $11.51M | $13.27M | $10.42M | $14.18M | $7.05M | $11.93M | $17.82M | $16.44M | $9.90M | $13.87M | $16.10M | $14.11M | $12.07M |
| EBITDA Ratio | 11.39% | 11.77% | 13.36% | 12.17% | 10.95% | 11.32% | 11.89% | 9.47% | 11.45% | 8.97% | 11.60% | 6.64% | 11.03% | 15.74% | 15.19% | 9.85% | 11.51% | 17.93% | 12.35% | 14.32% |
| Operating Income | $9.03M | $10.14M | $12.45M | $10.29M | $8.33M | $13.69M | $10.89M | $7.75M | $9.51M | $7.22M | $10.78M | $3.32M | $8.42M | $14.24M | $12.67M | $6.00M | $8.23M | $12.19M | $7.45M | $5.69M |
| Operating Income Ratio | 7.90% | 8.42% | 10.19% | 8.85% | 7.42% | 11.37% | 8.96% | 6.77% | 8.20% | 6.03% | 8.68% | 3.02% | 7.73% | 12.31% | 10.39% | 5.57% | 7.46% | 10.99% | 7.48% | 5.41% |
| Total Other Income Expenses Net | $-1.25M | $-1.54M | $-1.53M | $-1.56M | $-1.45M | $-1.49M | $-1.10M | $-882.00K | $-629.00K | $-79.00K | $-233.00K | $-300.00K | $-552.00K | $-430.00K | $-460.00K | $-440.00K | $-822.00K | $-626.00K | $-1.20M | $-785.00K |
| Income Before Tax | $7.78M | $8.60M | $10.79M | $8.12M | $6.01M | $12.20M | $9.79M | $6.87M | $8.88M | $6.79M | $10.20M | $3.02M | $7.87M | $13.81M | $12.21M | $5.56M | $7.41M | $11.57M | $6.25M | $4.90M |
| Income Before Tax Ratio | 6.81% | 7.14% | 8.83% | 6.99% | 5.36% | 10.14% | 8.06% | 6.00% | 7.66% | 5.66% | 8.22% | 2.74% | 7.22% | 11.94% | 10.01% | 5.16% | 6.71% | 10.42% | 6.28% | 4.66% |
| Income Tax Expense | $1.83M | $2.42M | $3.16M | $2.20M | $1.66M | $2.98M | $2.73M | $1.95M | $2.34M | $1.78M | $3.06M | $905.00K | $1.69M | $3.65M | $3.39M | $1.60M | $1.95M | $1.65M | $752.00K | $1.30M |
| Net Income | $5.95M | $6.19M | $7.63M | $5.91M | $4.35M | $9.23M | $7.06M | $4.92M | $6.54M | $5.01M | $7.14M | $2.12M | $6.18M | $10.16M | $8.82M | $3.96M | $5.46M | $9.92M | $5.50M | $3.60M |
| Net Income Ratio | 5.21% | 5.14% | 6.25% | 5.09% | 3.88% | 7.67% | 5.81% | 4.29% | 5.64% | 4.18% | 5.75% | 1.92% | 5.67% | 8.78% | 7.23% | 3.68% | 4.94% | 8.94% | 5.52% | 3.42% |
| EPS | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.19 | $0.14 | $0.28 | $0.20 | $0.14 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.20 | $0.06 | $0.17 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.11 | $0.15 | $0.28 | $0.16 | $0.10 |
| EPS Diluted | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.19 | $0.14 | $0.28 | $0.20 | $0.13 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.20 | $0.06 | $0.17 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.11 | $0.15 | $0.28 | $0.16 | $0.10 |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 29.18M | 29.20M | 30.24M | 30.78M | 31.93M | 33.41M | 35.43M | 36.23M | 36.44M | 36.40M | 36.33M | 36.23M | 36.10M | 36.07M | 35.93M | 35.80M | 35.76M | 35.47M | 34.84M | 34.66M |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted | 29.45M | 29.42M | 30.38M | 30.94M | 32.02M | 33.49M | 35.53M | 36.48M | 36.65M | 36.51M | 36.47M | 36.48M | 36.41M | 36.53M | 36.42M | 36.42M | 36.29M | 36.06M | 35.41M | 35.35M |
| SEC Filing | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source | Source |
Annual Balance Sheet
| Breakdown | December 25, 2024 | December 27, 2023 | December 28, 2022 | December 29, 2021 | December 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $2.48M | $7.29M | $20.49M | $30.05M | $13.22M |
| Short Term Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Cash and Short Term Investments | $2.48M | $7.29M | $20.49M | $30.05M | $13.22M |
| Net Receivables | $9.96M | $10.30M | $10.85M | $13.41M | $12.48M |
| Inventory | $1.94M | $1.91M | $2.44M | $2.32M | $2.10M |
| Other Current Assets | $5.51M | $5.63M | $3.66M | $3.73M | $3.87M |
| Total Current Assets | $19.89M | $25.13M | $37.45M | $49.50M | $31.67M |
| Property Plant Equipment Net | $258.14M | $253.56M | $245.76M | $249.28M | $258.43M |
| Goodwill | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M |
| Intangible Assets | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M |
| Long Term Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Tax Assets | $336.00K | $- | $512.00K | $2.25M | $3.17M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | $3.08M | $3.04M | $2.94M | $2.19M | $1.39M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | $572.12M | $567.17M | $559.77M | $564.28M | $573.55M |
| Other Assets | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Assets | $592.01M | $592.30M | $597.22M | $613.79M | $605.22M |
| Account Payables | $12.09M | $12.54M | $12.74M | $10.63M | $7.47M |
| Short Term Debt | $19.91M | $19.63M | $14.30M | $20.10M | $19.98M |
| Tax Payables | $7.45M | $70.00K | $5.53M | $6.05M | $6.79M |
| Deferred Revenue | $- | $- | $5.80M | $33.83M | $30.08M |
| Other Current Liabilities | $36.21M | $40.34M | $24.33M | $37.80M | $32.17M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $75.66M | $72.58M | $68.51M | $74.58M | $66.41M |
| Long Term Debt | $243.11M | $253.70M | $232.78M | $213.76M | $244.29M |
| Deferred Revenue Non-Current | $-6.36M | $- | $5.77M | $7.19M | $7.83M |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities Non-Current | $6.36M | $8.88M | $8.52M | $7.89M | $10.08M |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | $-139.00K | $6.45M | $498.00K | $14.82M | $16.94M |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | $249.33M | $269.02M | $247.56M | $228.58M | $261.23M |
| Other Liabilities | $6.36M | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Liabilities | $331.35M | $341.61M | $316.07M | $303.16M | $327.64M |
| Preferred Stock | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Common Stock | $298.00K | $313.00K | $370.00K | $365.00K | $364.00K |
| Retained Earnings | $18.91M | $13.96M | $-11.59M | $-32.39M | $-61.51M |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss | $- | $- | $126.00K | $-290.00K | $-833.00K |
| Other Total Stockholders Equity | $241.46M | $236.42M | $292.24M | $342.94M | $339.56M |
| Total Stockholders Equity | $260.67M | $250.70M | $281.15M | $310.62M | $277.58M |
| Total Equity | $260.67M | $250.70M | $281.15M | $310.62M | $277.58M |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | $592.01M | $592.30M | $597.22M | $613.79M | $605.22M |
| Minority Interest | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Liabilities and Total Equity | $592.01M | $592.30M | $597.22M | $613.79M | $605.22M |
| Total Investments | $- | $-61.89M | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Debt | $263.02M | $273.33M | $252.88M | $233.47M | $263.13M |
| Net Debt | $260.54M | $266.04M | $232.39M | $203.42M | $249.91M |
Balance Sheet Charts
| Breakdown | December 25, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | June 26, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | December 27, 2023 | September 27, 2023 | June 28, 2023 | March 29, 2023 | December 28, 2022 | September 28, 2022 | June 29, 2022 | March 30, 2022 | December 29, 2021 | September 29, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | December 30, 2020 | September 23, 2020 | June 24, 2020 | March 25, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $2.48M | $7.89M | $10.46M | $9.12M | $7.29M | $13.81M | $10.18M | $4.79M | $20.49M | $19.27M | $34.31M | $25.45M | $30.05M | $24.67M | $12.62M | $6.67M | $13.22M | $29.53M | $60.34M | $43.40M |
| Short Term Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Cash and Short Term Investments | $2.48M | $7.89M | $10.46M | $9.12M | $7.29M | $13.81M | $10.18M | $4.79M | $20.49M | $19.27M | $34.31M | $25.45M | $30.05M | $24.67M | $12.62M | $6.67M | $13.22M | $29.53M | $60.34M | $43.40M |
| Net Receivables | $- | $11.10M | $10.28M | $10.61M | $10.30M | $9.62M | $11.44M | $12.30M | $10.85M | $15.52M | $15.43M | $14.05M | $13.41M | $11.51M | $10.98M | $11.63M | $12.48M | $10.84M | $16.11M | $12.41M |
| Inventory | $- | $1.85M | $1.74M | $1.74M | $1.91M | $2.04M | $2.04M | $2.11M | $2.44M | $2.21M | $2.25M | $2.36M | $2.32M | $2.13M | $2.03M | $1.93M | $2.10M | $1.94M | $1.95M | $2.09M |
| Other Current Assets | $- | $2.64M | $3.52M | $5.36M | $5.63M | $7.31M | $3.47M | $4.74M | $3.66M | $2.98M | $3.47M | $4.60M | $3.73M | $3.04M | $7.08M | $4.44M | $3.87M | $2.56M | $2.70M | $4.61M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.48M | $23.49M | $26.00M | $26.83M | $25.13M | $29.13M | $27.14M | $23.93M | $37.45M | $39.98M | $55.46M | $46.47M | $49.50M | $41.35M | $32.71M | $24.67M | $31.67M | $44.86M | $81.11M | $62.52M |
| Property Plant Equipment Net | $258.14M | $252.81M | $254.20M | $257.57M | $253.56M | $166.70M | $256.11M | $252.59M | $245.76M | $247.66M | $248.49M | $247.47M | $249.28M | $249.32M | $251.03M | $258.73M | $258.43M | $261.38M | $268.57M | $275.51M |
| Goodwill | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M | $248.67M |
| Intangible Assets | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M | $61.89M |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $248.67M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M | $310.56M |
| Long Term Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $-61.89M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $307.00K | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Tax Assets | $336.00K | $- | $- | $- | $61.89M | $- | $449.00K | $313.00K | $512.00K | $1.25M | $2.02M | $2.45M | $2.25M | $2.14M | $3.05M | $3.19M | $3.17M | $3.56M | $4.18M | $3.54M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | $3.08M | $3.12M | $3.08M | $3.06M | $3.04M | $148.53M | $2.91M | $2.93M | $2.94M | $2.92M | $2.88M | $2.18M | $2.19M | $915.00K | $1.58M | $1.43M | $1.39M | $1.28M | $1.17M | $1.37M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | $572.12M | $566.49M | $567.84M | $571.19M | $567.17M | $563.90M | $570.03M | $566.39M | $559.77M | $562.39M | $563.95M | $562.98M | $564.28M | $562.94M | $566.22M | $573.91M | $573.55M | $576.78M | $584.49M | $590.98M |
| Other Assets | $17.41M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Assets | $592.01M | $589.97M | $593.85M | $598.02M | $592.30M | $593.03M | $597.16M | $590.33M | $597.22M | $602.37M | $619.40M | $609.44M | $613.79M | $604.28M | $598.93M | $598.58M | $605.22M | $621.65M | $665.59M | $653.50M |
| Account Payables | $12.09M | $8.55M | $11.70M | $11.88M | $12.54M | $10.09M | $16.58M | $11.71M | $12.74M | $12.49M | $9.29M | $10.23M | $10.63M | $7.39M | $6.12M | $9.62M | $7.47M | $6.24M | $9.34M | $6.46M |
| Short Term Debt | $19.91M | $40.05M | $40.12M | $39.62M | $19.63M | $39.07M | $19.57M | $39.40M | $20.11M | $40.34M | $40.53M | $40.38M | $20.10M | $39.73M | $39.44M | $40.17M | $19.98M | $39.79M | $36.03M | $35.24M |
| Tax Payables | $7.45M | $513.00K | $156.00K | $2.19M | $70.00K | $5.62M | $7.42M | $5.75M | $5.53M | $6.07M | $4.21M | $8.43M | $6.05M | $8.11M | $5.35M | $6.86M | $6.79M | $12.82M | $10.30M | $9.63M |
| Deferred Revenue | $- | $5.79M | $5.85M | $5.78M | $6.15M | $5.62M | $3.46M | $5.29M | $- | $5.12M | $5.35M | $5.28M | $33.83M | $33.55M | $35.38M | $29.37M | $30.08M | $36.52M | $592.00K | $670.00K |
| Other Current Liabilities | $36.21M | $20.69M | $22.91M | $21.54M | $40.34M | $14.82M | $30.17M | $7.22M | $30.13M | $11.37M | $16.11M | $11.98M | $37.80M | $14.47M | $22.49M | $9.71M | $32.17M | $10.87M | $11.37M | $7.53M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $75.66M | $75.59M | $74.89M | $75.22M | $72.58M | $69.60M | $73.74M | $64.08M | $68.51M | $70.27M | $70.13M | $71.02M | $74.58M | $69.71M | $73.40M | $66.36M | $66.41M | $69.73M | $67.04M | $58.86M |
| Long Term Debt | $243.11M | $243.79M | $255.00M | $251.32M | $253.70M | $248.41M | $231.31M | $230.38M | $232.78M | $189.22M | $212.03M | $211.11M | $213.76M | $214.54M | $216.97M | $234.27M | $244.29M | $266.65M | $327.92M | $334.00M |
| Deferred Revenue Non-Current | $- | $6.21M | $6.27M | $6.35M | $6.41M | $6.58M | $6.27M | $5.85M | $- | $5.76M | $5.79M | $5.78M | $7.19M | $7.96M | $7.51M | $7.51M | $7.83M | $9.66M | $5.18M | $5.33M |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities Non-Current | $6.36M | $9.15M | $9.08M | $8.81M | $8.88M | $9.27M | $8.83M | $9.11M | $8.52M | $6.74M | $6.71M | $4.82M | $7.89M | $8.01M | $8.50M | $7.42M | $10.08M | $4.35M | $1.67M | $2.37M |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | $6.22M | $27.00K | $6.30M | $6.38M | $15.32M | $7.08M | $6.32M | $6.21M | $6.26M | $6.64M | $6.68M | $6.88M | $14.82M | $16.12M | $16.17M | $15.10M | $16.94M | $14.20M | $7.22M | $4.35M |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | $255.69M | $259.18M | $270.38M | $266.51M | $269.02M | $264.76M | $246.46M | $245.70M | $247.56M | $202.59M | $225.43M | $222.81M | $228.58M | $230.66M | $233.14M | $249.36M | $261.23M | $280.85M | $341.99M | $346.04M |
| Other Liabilities | $- | $- | $1 | $1 | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $1 | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Liabilities | $331.35M | $334.76M | $345.27M | $341.73M | $341.61M | $334.36M | $320.20M | $309.78M | $316.07M | $272.86M | $295.56M | $293.83M | $303.16M | $300.37M | $306.54M | $315.72M | $327.64M | $350.57M | $409.03M | $404.89M |
| Preferred Stock | $- | $- | $- | $0 | $1 | $1 | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Common Stock | $- | $299.00K | $299.00K | $312.00K | $313.00K | $329.00K | $356.00K | $364.00K | $370.00K | $370.00K | $369.00K | $366.00K | $365.00K | $366.00K | $367.00K | $365.00K | $364.00K | $364.00K | $359.00K | $351.00K |
| Retained Earnings | $- | $33.69M | $27.51M | $19.87M | $13.96M | $9.61M | $382.00K | $-6.67M | $-11.59M | $-18.13M | $-23.14M | $-30.28M | $-32.39M | $-38.57M | $-48.73M | $-57.55M | $-61.51M | $-66.97M | $-76.89M | $-82.39M |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss | $- | $- | $0 | $-0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63.00K | $126.00K | $190.00K | $516.00K | $222.00K | $-290.00K | $-533.00K | $-607.00K | $-692.00K | $-833.00K | $-941.00K | $-999.00K | $-842.00K |
| Other Total Stockholders Equity | $260.67M | $221.22M | $220.77M | $236.10M | $236.42M | $248.73M | $276.22M | $286.79M | $292.24M | $347.08M | $346.10M | $345.30M | $342.94M | $342.66M | $341.36M | $340.74M | $339.56M | $338.62M | $334.09M | $331.48M |
| Total Stockholders Equity | $260.67M | $255.21M | $248.58M | $256.29M | $250.70M | $258.67M | $276.96M | $280.54M | $281.15M | $329.51M | $323.84M | $315.61M | $310.62M | $303.92M | $292.39M | $282.86M | $277.58M | $271.08M | $256.56M | $248.60M |
| Total Equity | $260.67M | $255.21M | $248.58M | $256.29M | $250.70M | $258.67M | $276.96M | $280.54M | $281.15M | $329.51M | $323.84M | $315.61M | $310.62M | $303.92M | $292.39M | $282.86M | $277.58M | $271.08M | $256.56M | $248.60M |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | $592.01M | $589.97M | $593.85M | $598.02M | $592.30M | $593.03M | $597.16M | $590.33M | $597.22M | $602.37M | $619.40M | $609.44M | $613.79M | $604.28M | $598.93M | $598.58M | $605.22M | $621.65M | $665.59M | $653.50M |
| Minority Interest | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Liabilities and Total Equity | $592.01M | $589.97M | $593.85M | $598.02M | $592.30M | $593.03M | $597.16M | $590.33M | $597.22M | $602.37M | $619.40M | $609.44M | $613.79M | $604.28M | $598.93M | $598.58M | $605.22M | $621.65M | $665.59M | $653.50M |
| Total Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $-61.89M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $307.00K | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Total Debt | $263.02M | $263.82M | $275.06M | $271.13M | $273.33M | $187.94M | $250.89M | $250.08M | $252.88M | $209.39M | $232.30M | $231.30M | $233.47M | $234.41M | $236.69M | $254.35M | $263.13M | $286.54M | $345.94M | $351.62M |
| Net Debt | $260.54M | $255.92M | $264.60M | $262.01M | $266.04M | $174.13M | $240.70M | $245.29M | $232.39M | $190.11M | $197.99M | $205.85M | $203.42M | $209.74M | $224.07M | $247.68M | $249.91M | $257.01M | $285.60M | $308.21M |
Annual Cash Flow
| Breakdown | December 25, 2024 | December 27, 2023 | December 28, 2022 | December 29, 2021 | December 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $25.68M | $25.55M | $20.80M | $29.12M | $24.47M |
| Depreciation and Amortization | $15.72M | $15.23M | $14.42M | $15.18M | $16.88M |
| Deferred Income Tax | $- | $906.00K | $4.16M | $1.01M | $4.15M |
| Stock Based Compensation | $3.93M | $2.96M | $3.49M | $3.22M | $3.09M |
| Change in Working Capital | $- | $-1.05M | $-4.46M | $782.00K | $-12.17M |
| Accounts Receivables | $677.00K | $-216.00K | $3.32M | $-3.44M | $-10.60M |
| Inventory | $-27.00K | $531.00K | $-125.00K | $-218.00K | $-92.00K |
| Accounts Payables | $-544.00K | $-3.96M | $3.98M | $2.53M | $666.00K |
| Other Working Capital | $- | $2.60M | $-11.64M | $1.91M | $-2.15M |
| Other Non Cash Items | $1.45M | $-2.92M | $138.00K | $2.79M | $4.13M |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $46.78M | $40.69M | $38.55M | $52.10M | $40.55M |
| Investments in Property Plant and Equipment | $-19.08M | $-21.33M | $-19.92M | $-17.04M | $-6.69M |
| Acquisitions Net | $- | $7.72M | $1.00M | $4.56M | $- |
| Purchases of Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Sales Maturities of Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Other Investing Activities | $141.00K | $163.00K | $1.00M | $4.56M | $- |
| Net Cash Used for Investing Activities | $-18.94M | $-13.45M | $-18.91M | $-12.48M | $-6.69M |
| Debt Repayment | $-13.21M | $17.84M | $25.84M | $-22.95M | $-34.24M |
| Common Stock Issued | $- | $- | $1.71M | $866.00K | $5.87M |
| Common Stock Repurchased | $-20.55M | $-59.22M | $-322.00K | $-705.00K | $-335.00K |
| Dividends Paid | $- | $- | $-55.57M | $- | $- |
| Other Financing Activities | $1.12M | $928.00K | $549.00K | $-705.00K | $5.53M |
| Net Cash Used Provided by Financing Activities | $-32.65M | $-40.45M | $-29.19M | $-22.79M | $-28.71M |
| Effect of Forex Changes on Cash | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Net Change in Cash | $-4.80M | $-13.21M | $-9.55M | $16.83M | $5.15M |
| Cash at End of Period | $2.48M | $7.29M | $20.49M | $30.05M | $13.22M |
| Cash at Beginning of Period | $7.29M | $20.49M | $30.05M | $13.22M | $8.07M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $46.78M | $40.69M | $38.55M | $52.10M | $40.55M |
| Capital Expenditure | $-19.08M | $-21.33M | $-19.92M | $-17.04M | $-6.69M |
| Free Cash Flow | $27.70M | $19.36M | $18.63M | $35.06M | $33.86M |
Cash Flow Charts
| Breakdown | December 25, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | June 26, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | December 27, 2023 | September 27, 2023 | June 28, 2023 | March 29, 2023 | December 28, 2022 | September 28, 2022 | June 29, 2022 | March 30, 2022 | December 29, 2021 | September 29, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | December 30, 2020 | September 23, 2020 | June 24, 2020 | March 25, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $5.95M | $6.19M | $7.63M | $5.91M | $4.35M | $9.23M | $7.06M | $4.92M | $6.54M | $5.01M | $7.14M | $2.12M | $6.18M | $10.16M | $8.82M | $3.96M | $5.46M | $9.92M | $5.50M | $3.60M |
| Depreciation and Amortization | $3.96M | $4.03M | $3.87M | $3.85M | $3.96M | $3.95M | $3.69M | $3.64M | $3.67M | $3.53M | $3.62M | $3.60M | $3.64M | $3.69M | $3.92M | $3.94M | $4.25M | $4.09M | $4.17M | $4.37M |
| Deferred Income Tax | $-3.15M | $70.00K | $263.00K | $-65.00K | $-232.00K | $889.00K | $-353.00K | $601.00K | $2.16M | $1.17M | $2.22M | $-1.17M | $-942.00K | $1.13M | $1.22M | $-387.00K | $4.23M | $109.00K | $-989.00K | $796.00K |
| Stock Based Compensation | $1.03M | $1.08M | $897.00K | $920.00K | $425.00K | $926.00K | $842.00K | $771.00K | $685.00K | $1.01M | $970.00K | $826.00K | $284.00K | $1.04M | $1.04M | $853.00K | $923.00K | $909.00K | $727.00K | $534.00K |
| Change in Working Capital | $-2.38M | $1.53M | $4.21M | $456.00K | $-1.27M | $-502.00K | $6.73M | $-6.01M | $4.26M | $-930.00K | $94.00K | $-7.89M | $443.00K | $-496.00K | $2.20M | $-1.36M | $-7.95M | $5.62M | $9.06M | $-18.91M |
| Accounts Receivables | $1.14M | $-334.00K | $334.00K | $-312.00K | $-678.00K | $1.82M | $863.00K | $-2.22M | $6.32M | $-947.00K | $53.00K | $-645.00K | $-1.90M | $-2.05M | $5.56M | $-1.05M | $-1.16M | $8.92M | $5.67M | $-3.57M |
| Inventory | $- | $6.00K | $-6.00K | $175.00K | $128.00K | $2.00K | $66.00K | $335.00K | $-233.00K | $40.00K | $113.00K | $-45.00K | $-191.00K | $-100.00K | $-99.00K | $172.00K | $-164.00K | $17.00K | $138.00K | $-83.00K |
| Accounts Payables | $- | $-2.99M | $2.99M | $-2.73M | $1.83M | $-4.70M | $-289.00K | $-806.00K | $2.69M | $1.74M | $392.00K | $-846.00K | $3.04M | $50.00K | $-3.37M | $2.81M | $190.00K | $-3.13M | $3.12M | $490.00K |
| Other Working Capital | $-3.52M | $4.85M | $895.00K | $3.33M | $-2.55M | $2.38M | $6.09M | $-3.32M | $-4.51M | $-1.76M | $-464.00K | $-6.36M | $-2.41M | $1.60M | $107.00K | $-3.29M | $-6.82M | $-180.00K | $138.00K | $-15.75M |
| Other Non Cash Items | $211.00K | $130.00K | $5.39M | $11.58M | $947.00K | $-3.77M | $6.00K | $-99.00K | $-675.00K | $7.54M | $7.73M | $218.00K | $168.00K | $190.00K | $2.04M | $391.00K | $116.00K | $1.79M | $142.00K | $2.08M |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $5.63M | $13.03M | $16.95M | $11.16M | $8.18M | $10.71M | $17.98M | $3.82M | $16.64M | $10.09M | $14.12M | $-2.31M | $9.77M | $15.71M | $19.23M | $7.40M | $7.03M | $22.44M | $18.61M | $-7.53M |
| Investments in Property Plant and Equipment | $-4.50M | $-3.89M | $-6.53M | $-4.16M | $-6.04M | $-6.06M | $-3.26M | $-5.98M | $-6.89M | $-4.19M | $-5.06M | $-3.77M | $-4.34M | $-3.87M | $-3.57M | $-5.26M | $-2.34M | $-1.87M | $-847.00K | $-1.63M |
| Acquisitions Net | $- | $- | $100.00K | $- | $- | $7.55M | $13.00K | $162.00K | $1.00M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $4.56M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Purchases of Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Sales Maturities of Investments | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Other Investing Activities | $- | $- | $100.00K | $41.00K | $- | $7.55M | $25.00K | $138.00K | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $4.56M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Net Cash Used for Investing Activities | $-4.50M | $-3.89M | $-6.42M | $-4.12M | $-6.04M | $1.49M | $-3.22M | $-5.68M | $-5.89M | $-4.19M | $-5.06M | $-3.77M | $-4.34M | $-3.87M | $985.00K | $-5.26M | $-2.34M | $-1.87M | $-847.00K | $-1.63M |
| Debt Repayment | $-5.05M | $-11.05M | $6.95M | $-4.05M | $- | $- | $1.96M | $-8.04M | $45.96M | $-20.91M | $-38.00K | $-48.00K | $-48.00K | $-47.00K | $-13.84M | $-9.02M | $-21.01M | $-55.01M | $-2.71M | $44.49M |
| Common Stock Issued | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $50.00K | $1.53M | $- | $300.00K | $240.00K | $326.00K | $5.87M | $- | $- | $- |
| Common Stock Repurchased | $-1.26M | $-1.09M | $-17.04M | $-1.16M | $-12.60M | $-28.83M | $-11.94M | $-5.85M | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $-45.00K | $-660.00K | $- | $-4.00K | $-51.00K | $-280.00K | $- |
| Dividends Paid | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Other Financing Activities | $-227.00K | $434.00K | $909.00K | $- | $3.93M | $20.26M | $610.00K | $43.00K | $-55.63M | $- | $-168.00K | $1.53M | $- | $255.00K | $-420.00K | $326.00K | $16.00K | $3.63M | $1.89M | $- |
| Net Cash Used Provided by Financing Activities | $-6.54M | $-11.71M | $-9.19M | $-5.21M | $-8.67M | $-8.57M | $-9.36M | $-13.84M | $-9.53M | $-20.93M | $-206.00K | $1.48M | $-48.00K | $208.00K | $-14.26M | $-8.69M | $-21.00M | $-51.38M | $-823.00K | $44.49M |
| Effect of Forex Changes on Cash | $- | $- | $- | $- | $15.66M | $- | $-724.00K | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Net Change in Cash | $-5.41M | $-2.57M | $1.34M | $1.83M | $-6.53M | $3.63M | $5.39M | $-15.70M | $1.22M | $-15.04M | $8.86M | $-4.59M | $5.38M | $12.04M | $5.96M | $-6.55M | $-16.31M | $-30.81M | $16.94M | $35.33M |
| Cash at End of Period | $2.48M | $7.89M | $10.46M | $9.12M | $7.29M | $13.81M | $10.18M | $4.79M | $20.49M | $19.27M | $34.31M | $25.45M | $30.05M | $24.67M | $12.62M | $6.67M | $13.22M | $29.53M | $60.34M | $43.40M |
| Cash at Beginning of Period | $7.89M | $10.46M | $9.12M | $7.29M | $13.81M | $10.18M | $4.79M | $20.49M | $19.27M | $34.31M | $25.45M | $30.05M | $24.67M | $12.62M | $6.67M | $13.22M | $29.53M | $60.34M | $43.40M | $8.07M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.63M | $13.03M | $16.95M | $11.16M | $8.18M | $10.71M | $17.98M | $3.82M | $16.64M | $10.09M | $14.12M | $-2.31M | $9.77M | $15.71M | $19.23M | $7.40M | $7.03M | $22.44M | $18.61M | $-7.53M |
| Capital Expenditure | $-4.50M | $-3.89M | $-6.53M | $-4.16M | $-6.04M | $-6.06M | $-3.26M | $-5.98M | $-6.89M | $-4.19M | $-5.06M | $-3.77M | $-4.34M | $-3.87M | $-3.57M | $-5.26M | $-2.34M | $-1.87M | $-847.00K | $-1.63M |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.13M | $9.14M | $10.43M | $7.00M | $2.14M | $4.65M | $14.72M | $-2.16M | $9.75M | $5.90M | $9.07M | $-6.08M | $5.42M | $11.84M | $15.65M | $2.14M | $4.69M | $20.57M | $17.76M | $-9.16M |
El Pollo Loco Holdings Dividends
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Dividend Yield
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Dividend Payout Ratio
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Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio
2.45x
El Pollo Loco Holdings Dividend History
| Dividend | Adjusted Dividend | Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.5 | $1.5 | October 21, 2022 | October 24, 2022 | November 09, 2022 | October 14, 2022 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings News
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El Pollo Loco: A Slowdown Is Here, Back Out Of This Stock (Downgrade)
Restaurant stocks have seen a significant slowdown in same-store sales growth, but El Pollo Loco's deceleration to just 0.5% growth stands out as particularly weak. The company has aggressive expansion plans to open ~10 new locations in FY25, supported by a lower new build cost from a new store blueprint that it pioneered last fall. However, El Pollo Loco failed to meet its original new build guidance for FY24, and may do so again in FY25 if sales are anemic.
El Pollo Loco: Exploiting Restaurant Shutdowns For Nationwide Growth Of Pollo Loco
Pollo Loco's Q4 FY 2024 results beat expectations with EPS of $0.20 and revenue of $114.28 million, despite market pessimism and recession fears. Pollo Loco plans to expand beyond California, focusing on franchise growth and repurposing closed restaurant sites to reduce construction costs and improve ROI. FY 2025 guidance includes 4.56% revenue growth, 10 new restaurant openings, and an EPS of $0.94, indicating strong future performance.
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q4 Earnings
The headline numbers for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 6, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Ira Fils - CFO Liz Williams - CEO Conference Call Participants Todd Brooks - The Benchmark Company Larson Rice - Truist Tania Anderson - William Blair Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the El Pollo Loco Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
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Should Value Investors Buy El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock?
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on Thursday, March 6, 2025
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 6, 2025 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 fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.
Are Investors Undervaluing El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Right Now?
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El Pollo Loco: Channeling Taco Bell's Playbook With A Unique Twist For 2025
El Pollo Loco improved margins to 16.7% despite labor inflation, focusing on price increases and operational efficiencies. FY 2025 promises a stronger marketing calendar with new product launches inspired by Taco Bell's successful strategy. The new lean prototype model aims to boost franchise expansion with reduced construction costs and shorter payback periods.
Is El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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El Pollo Loco Celebrates 50 Years of Fire-Grilled Flavor and Community Impact
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco , the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, proudly marks its 50th anniversary. From humble beginnings in Sinaloa, Mexico, in 1975 and eventual move to Los Angeles in 1980, El Pollo Loco has always been committed to flavor, quality, and community.
El Pollo Loco: Already Marinating, Now Offering A 25%+ Safety Margin (Upgrade)
El Pollo Loco's stock price drop to around $11 offers a +25% margin of safety, making it a safer entry point for investors. Despite declining traffic and higher menu prices, value promotions and a strong 2025 calendar could drive growth and recovery. The worst-case scenario still suggests a price target above current levels, justifying a rating change from 'Hold' to 'Buy'.
Is El Pollo Loco (LOCO) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
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El Pollo Loco: Tremendous Value Not To Be Ignored
Initiating El Pollo Loco at a buy rating. This small-cap grilled chicken chain is a great value play for 2025. The company posted ~3% same-store sales growth in its most recent quarter, outperforming many "unhealthy" fast-food chain rivals. It has found success in drawing customers to a value-conscious, healthy menu offering priced between $9-10.
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