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El Pollo Loco (LOCO)

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$9.99 USD

9.99
80,656

-0.02 (-0.20%)

Updated Sep 17, 2025 01:12 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.64%
2Buy17.83%
3Hold9.69%
4Sell5.29%
5Strong Sell2.54%
S&P50011.29%

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2-Buy of 5   2      

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value C Growth C Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 24% (185 out of 245)

Industry: Retail - Restaurants

Zacks News

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Are Investors Undervaluing El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Wall Street Analysts Think El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Could Surge 31.7%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

The consensus price target hints at a 31.7% upside potential for El Pollo Loco (LOCO). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

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Is El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Can Chipotle's New Menu Innovations Revive Comp Sales Momentum?

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Wall Street Analysts Believe El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Could Rally 28.62%: Here's is How to Trade

The mean of analysts' price targets for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) points to a 28.6% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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Restaurant Brands Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Rise Y/Y, Stock Down

QSR's Q2 earnings miss estimates but rise Y/Y, with sales growth led by Tim Hortons and International units.

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Is El Pollo Loco (LOCO) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Compared to Estimates, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +12.00% and +0.59%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Kura Sushi (KRUS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Kura Sushi (KRUS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +350.00% and +2.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended May 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Although the revenue and EPS for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5% and 0.61%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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El Pollo Loco Stock Slips 24% in 6 Months: Should You Hold or Exit?

LOCO's ability to manage costs, adapt to evolving consumer preferences, and maintain a differentiated brand identity should support growth.

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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Soars 9.6%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

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LOCO's Growth Strategy: New Units, Customer Focus & Cost Efficiencies

El Pollo Loco benefits from expansion efforts, same-store sales growth and operational efficiencies.

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Potbelly Stock Down 20% in a Month: Should You Buy the Dip?

PBPB remains fundamentally strong, driven by its five-pillar strategy, which emphasizes store expansion through franchising, digital growth and menu innovation.

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El Pollo Loco Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Both Up Y/Y, Stock Up

LOCO's fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect robust growth trends and benefits from operating efficiencies. Dive in to learn more.

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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.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 53.85% and 1%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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El Pollo Loco Holdings Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?

LOCO's fourth-quarter 2024 results are likely to be benefited from menu innovation, pricing and marketing efforts amid lower transactions.

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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Evaluate the expected performance of El Pollo Loco (LOCO) for the quarter ended December 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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