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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

Cheesecake Factory Expands Presence in Oregon & Illinois

Despite a challenging sales environment, Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) continues with its expansion plans to boost the top line.

    Zacks Equity Research

    El Pollo Loco & Ansira Tie Up to Improve Customer Insight

    Ansira will support El Pollo Loco (LOCO) through the analysis of data to improve customer insight and customer engagement.

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      El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q3 Earnings Lag, View Cut, Stock Down

      El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) shares lost more than 7% after the company's announcement of lower-than-expected Q3 results.

        Zacks Equity Research

        Will Higher Costs Impact Starbucks' (SBUX) Q4 Earnings?

        Starbucks' (SBUX) Q4 results are likely to gain from higher revenues owing to new stores and positive comps growth. However, higher expenses for the closure of Teavana stores might mar the positives.

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          Will Increased Expenses Hurt Wingstop's (WING) Q3 Earnings?

          Though solid unit development and increased investments in technology bode well for top-line growth, higher labor and commodity costs might weigh down Wingstop's (WING) third-quarter margins.

            Zacks Equity Research

            Will Revenue Growth Drive El Pollo Loco's (LOCO) Q3 Earnings?

            Positive trends in comps growth given efficient sales building initiatives pose El Pollo Loco (LOCO) well for its upcoming third-quarter numbers.

              Zacks Equity Research

              What's in the Cards for Yum! Brands (YUM) in Q3 Earnings?

              Despite continual expansion and investments in digital initiatives, lower company sales given refranchising along with a soft industry backdrop is likely to weigh on Yum! Brands' (YUM) Q3 results.

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                Will High Costs Hurt Habit Restaurants' (HABT) Q3 Earnings?

                Though menu innovation and limited time offers bode well for revenue growth, a rise in commodity costs and other expenses might pressurize third-quarter margins for Habit Restaurants (HABT).

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                  Will Higher Revenues Drive Shake Shack's (SHAK) Q3 Earnings?

                  Shake Shack's (SHAK) expansion into various cities along with a range of sales and digital initiatives is likely to drive results in Q3, and help combat cost woes as well as a soft industry backdrop.

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                    Will Soft Comps Hurt Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Q3 Earnings?

                    Effects of hurricanes and the perpetual decline in traffic might pose a concern for Cheesecake Factory's (CAKE) comps and thereby affect earnings.

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                      Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Q3 Earnings Top, Stock Up on View

                      Operating improvement and cost savings drove Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) earnings in the third quarter of 2017.

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                        Will Soft International Comps Hurt Dunkin' Brands in Q3?

                        Various sales and digital initiatives undertaken by Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) bode well for revenue growth but challenging comps trend in international markets might mar performance in Q3.

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                          Restaurant Brands (QSR) Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

                          Though consistent unit development, strategic initiatives and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen buyout bode well, forex headwinds and soft industry trends might hamper Restaurant Brands' (QSR) results in Q3.

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                            Will High Costs Hurt Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Q3 Earnings?

                            Increased cost of traditional chicken wings coupled with higher promotional activity as well as labor and operating expenses are likely to dent Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) profits in the third quarter.

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                              Will Food Safety Issues Hurt Chipotle's (CMG) Q3 Earnings?

                              Despite various sales-building efforts, renewed food-safety concerns might hamper Chipotle's (CMG) performance in the third quarter.

                                Zacks Equity Research

                                Will Comps Growth Drive McDonald's (MCD) Q3 Earnings?

                                Various strategic efforts undertaken by McDonald's (MCD) to boost comps might drive third=quarter 2017 earnings results. However, refranchising initiatives are expected to hurt revenues.

                                  Zacks Equity Research

                                  El Pollo Loco Continues to Expand, Opens Store in Arizona

                                  Continuing with its expansion strategy in domestic markets, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) recently opened its newest outlet in Arizona.

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                                    El Pollo Loco Expands With Another Outlet in California

                                    Continuing with its expansion strategy in its home state of California, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) recently opened another outlet in Riverside.

                                      Zacks Equity Research

                                      El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Down Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

                                      Despite posting a Q2 earnings beat, El Pollo Loco Holdings' (LOCO) shares went down 1.5% in afterhours trading on Aug 3, thanks to a lowered 2017 earnings guidance.

                                        Zacks Equity Research

                                        Is El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Likely to Disappoint in Q2 Earnings?

                                        Although digital enhancements bode well for top-line growth, increased expenses might weigh down margins for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) in Q2.

                                          Zacks Equity Research

                                          Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Stock Falls on Q2 Earnings Miss

                                          High traditional chicken wing prices coupled with promotional activity and increased labor costs led to Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.'s (BWLD) dismal second-quarter performance.

                                            Zacks Equity Research

                                            Why Investors Should Avoid El Pollo Loco Stock at the Moment

                                            El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) has a number of aspects that make it an unattractive investment option at this point.

                                              Zacks Equity Research

                                              El Pollo Loco (LOCO) on Track to Boost Digital Capabilities

                                              El Pollo Loco has announced the launch of several new digital initiatives including an all-new loyalty program called Loco Rewards.

                                                Zacks Equity Research

                                                El Pollo Loco Unveils Brand New Restaurant in Arizona

                                                El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO), opened its latest outlet in Scottsdale, AZ, on Jun 12.

                                                  Zacks Equity Research

                                                  El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Expands Further in Texas with New Outlet

                                                  El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) opened its latest outlet in Rowlett, TX, on Jun 5 which marked the company's debut in the city