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El Pollo Loco (LOCO)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$9.93 USD

9.93
201,832

-0.08 (-0.80%)

Updated Sep 17, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $9.94 +0.01 (0.10%) 6:12 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

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      

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

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:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

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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Jack in the Box (JACK) to Enter Georgia With 15 Locations

Jack in the Box (JACK) announces an ambitious plan to open 15 new locations in Georgia.

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Wendy's (WEN) Banks on Unit Expansion, Hurt by High Costs

Wendy's (WEN) focus on strategic investments in breakfast and digital channels, alongside a robust development pipeline bode well. However, high labor costs are a concern.

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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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Here's Why You Should Retain Red Robin (RRGB) in Your Portfolio

Red Robin's (RRGB) revamped Red Robin Royalty Program and marketing initiatives are likely to drive traffic and sales. However, high costs are a concern.

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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

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Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Stock Surges 128% in a Year: Here's Why

Williams-Sonoma's (WSM) emphasis on a solid operating model, business-to-business expansion and global footprint are likely to drive long-term growth.

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Here's Why You Should Retain YUM! Brands (YUM) Stock Now

Yum! Brands (YUM) focuses on deploying proprietary digital and AI-powered platforms to drive growth. However, dismal comps and the Middle East conflict are a concern.

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Jack in the Box (JACK) Expands in Florida With New Agreements

Jack in the Box (JACK) announces future development commitments for five locations in Tallahassee and 10 locations in Orlando.

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Jack in the Box (JACK) Expands Del Taco Footprint in Florida

Jack in the Box's (JACK) Del Taco opens in Tallahassee, strengthening its presence in Florida.

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Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Stock up 51% in a Year: More Upside Left?

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) increased focus on store remodel program and cost-saving measures bode well. However, an uncertain macroeconomic environment is a concern.

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Cracker Barrel (CBRL) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Up

Cracker Barrel's (CBRL) fiscal third-quarter top line is negatively impacted by weaker-than-anticipated traffic.

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Red Robin (RRGB) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

Red Robin's (RRGB) first-quarter fiscal 2024 results are hurt by dismal guest traffic.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Stock

Cheesecake Factory's (CAKE) focus on FRC-related differentiated concepts and unit expansion bode well. However, labor and commodity inflation are a concern.

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CAVA Group (CAVA) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates

CAVA Group's (CAVA) fiscal first-quarter 2024 results aided by robust same restaurant sales and expansion efforts.

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Shake Shack (SHAK) Gains From Same-Shack Sales Amid High Costs

Shake Shack (SHAK) benefits from strong same-shack sales, strategic expansion and innovative menu offerings.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Jack in the Box (JACK) Stock

Jack in the Box's (JACK) focus on simplifying operations through equipment, technology and process enhancements to bodes well. However, inflationary pressures are a concern.

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Here's Why Investors Should Retain Yum China (YUMC) Stock

Yum China (YUMC) focuses on flexible store models and franchise partnerships to drive growth. However, wage inflation is a concern.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Restaurant Brands (QSR) Stock

Restaurant Brands (QSR) focuses on Tim Hortons's positioning in Canada to drive growth. However, inflationary pressures are a concern.

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Papa John's (PZZA) Down 36% YTD: What's Hurting the Stock?

Ongoing economic challenges and weakening consumer confidence are dampening Papa John's (PZZA) growth prospects.

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Should Value Investors Buy El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock?

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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Chipotle (CMG) Stock Rises 51% in a Year: More Upside Left?

Chipotle (CMG) benefits from strong digital initiatives, effective product branding and innovative menu offerings.

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Brinker (EAT) Stock Rises 55% in a Year: What's Driving It?

Brinker (EAT) benefits from expansion efforts, menu adjustments, digitalization and remodeling initiatives.

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Cracker Barrel (CBRL) Stock Down on Dividend Cut, Dismal View

Cracker Barrel (CBRL) lowers fiscal third and fourth quarter view owing to ongoing inflation, low consumer confidence and high interest rates.

Zacks Equity Research

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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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum

If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.