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El Pollo Loco (LOCO)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$9.93 USD

9.93
203,140

-0.08 (-0.80%)

Updated Sep 17, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $9.94 +0.01 (0.10%) 7:58 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

Zacks Equity Research

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q3 Earnings Preview: What's in the Cards?

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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LOCO vs. SBUX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

LOCO vs. SBUX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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El Pollo Loco Expands in Texas, Emphasizes on Vision Design

As part of its relentless expansion and sales-building efforts, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) opens restaurant in Arlington, TX. It implements its vision design model and marks its entry into the region.

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    BJ's Restaurants Opens 4th Restaurant of the Year in Livonia

    Despite the company's decision to slow down openings, BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) inaugurates the fourth restaurant for the fiscal in Livonia.

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      El Pollo Loco Introduces $5 Combo, Continues Menu Innovation

      Making menu innovation a key strategy to boost comps, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) introduces $5 Craveable Combos.

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        El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Meet Estimates

        El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) second-quarter revenues benefit from its aggressive sales building efforts like relentless focus on providing excellent service, reasonable pricing and advertising campaigns.

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          Which Restaurants Have the Best Earnings Charts This Week?

          Some have great earnings track records, others do not. Which restaurants should you be tuning into?

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            Strong Top Line to Drive El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q2 Earnings

            El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) prominent sales-driving efforts may aid second-quarter 2018 revenues while earnings may benefit from the tax cuts.

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              LOCO or DRI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

              LOCO vs. DRI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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                Can Chipotle (CMG) and Its Fast Casual Peers Revive a Dying Trend?

                It was only a couple of years ago that fast casual dining was the biggest trend in the restaurant industry. Now, can Chipotle (CMG) lead a rebound in the dying trend?

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                  Chipotle Gains From Digital Innovation Amid Competition

                  While increased focus on food safety and digital enhancement are likely to position Chipotle (CMG) on growth trajectory, high costs and competition are concerns.

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                    El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) Shares Down Despite Q1 Earnings Beat

                    On the back of sales-building initiatives, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) witnesses revenue and earnings growth in the first quarter of 2018.

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                      Which Restaurant Stocks Have the Best Earnings Charts?

                      The restaurant stocks have come back down to earth but there are still a few with golden earnings charts.

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                        What's in Store for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) in Q1 Earnings?

                        While El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) prominent sales-driving efforts may drive first-quarter 2018 revenues, high costs might dampen its earnings.

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                          Zacks Value Investor Highlights: AdvanSix, El Pollo Loco, Caleres, SPDR S&P 600 and Vanguard Small Cap Value

                          Zacks Value Investor Highlights: AdvanSix, El Pollo Loco, Caleres, SPDR S&P 600 and Vanguard Small Cap Value

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                            How Small Investments Can Add Up to Big Bucks

                            Think you don't have enough money to invest? Wrong!

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                              Chipotle Still on the Road to Recovery, High Costs Plague

                              In a bid to boost brand growth, Chipotle (CMG) appoints new CEO. However, high costs and competition raise a concern.

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                                El Pollo Loco Opens Outlet With Vision Design in Richardson

                                El Pollo Loco (LOCO) opens its newest restaurant in Richardson, TX, implementing its vision design model, marking the first restaurant to open in the region.

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                                  El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Shares Up

                                  On the back of sales-building initiatives, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) witnesses revenue growth in fourth-quarter 2017, whereas high costs dent earnings.

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                                    El Pollo Loco Expands Delivery Partnership With DoorDash

                                    With increased focus on delivery El Pollo Loco (LOCO) will be in a better position to capture a bigger share of millennial traffic.

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                                      Will Higher Costs Weaken El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) Q4 Earnings?

                                      While El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) prominent sales-driving efforts may drive fourth-quarter 2017 revenues, high costs may dampen earnings

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                                        Should Value Investors Pick El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Stock?

                                        Is El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) a great pick from the value investor's perspective right now? Read on to know more.

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                                          El Pollo Loco Opens Outlet in Yuba City With Vision Design

                                          El Pollo Loco (LOCO) opens franchised location in Yuba City implementing its vision design model.

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                                            El Pollo Loco Continues With Menu Innovation to Drive Growth

                                            Making menu innovation a key strategy to boost comps, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) introduces 'Under 500 Calories' items for the New Year.

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                                              El Pollo Loco Expands Further in Arizona with New Outlet

                                              El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) latest outlet in Arizona, features the brand's new 'Vision Design' and has an open kitchen layout to display the preparation of its signature dish.