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El Pollo Loco will open its first New York City restaurant next year in Queens as it aims to become a national chicken chain.
The chain has also named Shake Shack veteran Damon Thomas as its new chief operating officer.
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The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 33.8% in El Pollo Loco (LOCO). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
El Pollo Loco remains a Buy, supported by asset-light expansion, strong unit economics, and a shift beyond California. Click to read more about LOCO.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will participate in the following conferences: On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference in Nashville, TN.On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Wells Fargo Consumer & Retail Conference in Dana Point, CA. About El Po
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The fire-grilled chicken authority champions new holiday with month-long celebration of the much-loved protein...
The mean of analysts' price targets for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) points to a 26.6% 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.
CEO Elizabeth Williams said the chain is doubling its pace of development relative to last year and considering adding more fried chicken.
El Pollo Loco’s Q2 results offered more evidence that its recent operating improvements are holding. But the larger message from CEO Liz Williams was about what comes next: using new menu items, digital engagement, and franchise development to expand its footprint beyond California. Systemwide comps sales rose 3.9 percent in the second quarter, led by […]
El Pollo Loco’s results for Q2 were met with a positive market reaction, reflecting the company’s operational and strategic advancements. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to the success of recent menu innovations, such as Loco Tenders and loaded quesadillas, combined with the effectiveness of targeted digital promotions and loyalty programs. CEO Elizabeth Goodwin Williams highlighted that these initiatives attracted new, younger guests while driving increased check sizes and off-p
Detailed price information for El Pollo Loco (LOCO-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.
The chicken chain is beating Wall Street's expectations and expanding its menu to include items that appeal to younger consumers.
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Fast food chain El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026 as sales rose 3% year on year to $129.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 7.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The fast-food chicken chain’s Loco Tenders, Loaded Quesadillas, and new coffee platform are also attracting new, younger guests to the brand.
El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) reported second-quarter results marked by higher same-store sales, improved restaurant-level margins and continued expansion outside California, while raising its full-year sales and adjusted EBITDA outlook. For the quarter ended July 1, 2026, total revenue rose to $129.
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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, 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 second quarter 2026 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close. T
Loco Rewards members complete Challenges for the chance to win an iHeartRadio Music Festival experience, weekly giveaways, and exclusive rewardsCOSTA MESA, Calif., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is making this summer even hotter with Loco Days, a month-long celebration exclusively for Loco Rewards members. Running July 14 through August 10, Loco Days invites members to complete interactive challenges inspired by
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