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El Pollo Loco Holdings

LOCO

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#4,382

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)100%

Price to earnings ratio12

Market capitalization429.1M

Earnings per share1.17

Dividend yield (TTM)—

Revenue (annual)490M

Net income (annual)26.5M

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Mar 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported restaurant-level margins and growing units in QSRs, despite a tough backdrop.
LOCO's comps increased by 2%, with Liz Williams leading the company to success.
The stock is a consumer brand name that traders often watch around earnings and guidance updates, with a trend that can build over several sessions.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about LOCO that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	100%	90% -2.06
Bearish	—	—	0%	10% +2.06

Bullish· Mar 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) has delivered impressive results, with comps increasing 2% while expanding restaurant level margins and growing units in a challenging QSR backdrop.
LOCO has broken out of resistance at $1161.72, with high relative volume and a 17.74% rally to $1281, with a potential target of $1593.29.
LOCO's technical chart suggests imminent volatility, with a bullish flag forming on high relative volume, potentially leading to a significant price movement.

Bearish· Nov 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings' sales growth has slowed, leading to a slashed outlook and a 15% price drop.
The company's earnings have been disappointing, with the stock trading sharply lower on multiple occasions, including after reinstating its value menu.
Robert W. Baird downgraded El Pollo Loco from Outperform to Neutral, cutting its target price from $18.00 to $12.00.

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Topics

Of the messages about LOCO that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Analysts	—	—	—	18.59%
Announcements	—	—	—	26.28%
Controversies	—	—	—	0%
Earnings	—	—	—	27.56%
Macro	—	—	—	22.44%
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	5.13%

Earnings· Nov 12

El Pollo Loco's Q3 EPS was $0.18, beating estimates of $0.15.
The company reported revenue of $88.9M, missing estimates of $90.4M.
El Pollo Loco lowered its guidance for FY15 EPS, citing lower comp store sales.

Announcements· Oct 12

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) announced a $1.50 per share special dividend and a stock repurchase program worth up to $20 million.
The special dividend is payable on November 9 to shareholders of record on October 24, and the stock repurchase program is effective immediately.
The board of directors believes the company is in a "good position" to return capital to shareholders due to its low leverage, asset-light growth strategy, and anticipated positive cash flow in the coming years.

Technical Analysis· Mar 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ($LOCO) has broken out above resistance at 1161.72 with high volume, leading to a 17.74% rally to 1281.
A bullish flag pattern has formed on $LOCO with high relative volume, indicating potential continued upward momentum.
Technical confluence suggests imminent volatility for $LOCO, with a possible target of 1593.29.

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Community

Of the messages about LOCO, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	—	100%	13.82%
Newcomers	—	—	0%	86.18%

Regulars· Oct 12

El Pollo Loco shares surged after the company declared a special dividend of $1.50 per share and approved a 20 million share buyback program.
The company's quarterly revenue growth rate YoY of 1.70% ranked 2909 out of 5763 companies in the database.
El Pollo Loco stock popped on the shareholder return announcement, with a significant increase in trading value.

Newcomers· Mar 13

LOCO has seen a recent surge in relative volume, potentially indicating a significant price movement or trading activity.
Some investors are using LOCO as a breakout stock, possibly indicating a bullish sentiment or a potential opportunity for growth.
LOCO's stock price is being compared to ULBI, another high relative volume breakout stock, suggesting a comparison or contrast between the two companies.

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News

Traditional Fast Food Stocks Q2 Teardown: El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Vs The Rest

16h agoYahoo Finance

El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain

El Pollo Loco will open its first New York City restaurant next year in Queens as it aims to become a national chicken chain.

20h agoCNBC

El Pollo Loco showcases beverage innovation for fall menu

The chain has also named Shake Shack veteran Damon Thomas as its new chief operating officer.

20h agoYahoo Finance

El Pollo Loco® Showcases Fall Flavors in Latest Menu Items

12d agoYahoo Finance

El Pollo Loco Stock: Multiple Catalysts Driving Sales Strength (NASDAQ:LOCO)

13d agoSeeking Alpha

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.

15d agoYahoo Finance

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical
Restaurants

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is a quick-service restaurant company that develops, franchises, licenses, and operates restaurants under the El Pollo Loco brand. The company specializes in fire-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken and offers a menu built around burritos, tostadas, salads, bowls, chicken meals, and other Mexican-inspired entrées. Its restaurants serve both individual diners and families through company-operated and franchised locations, with a business model centered on convenient, made-to-order meals and a distinctive flame-grilled preparation style. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. plays a notable role in the limited-service restaurant market by combining a focused chicken concept with a broader menu of complementary sides, beverages, and protein-based dishes. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.

Website

Location

575 Anton Blvd.

Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about LOCO?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% 0	0% 0	0% +0

Mar 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported restaurant-level margins and growing units in QSRs, despite a tough backdrop.
LOCO's comps increased by 2%, with Liz Williams leading the company to success.
The stock is a consumer brand name that traders often watch around earnings and guidance updates, with a trend that can build over several sessions.

Generated by AI

Sentiment

Of the messages about LOCO that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	100%	90% -2.06
Bearish	—	—	0%	10% +2.06

Bullish· Mar 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) has delivered impressive results, with comps increasing 2% while expanding restaurant level margins and growing units in a challenging QSR backdrop.
LOCO has broken out of resistance at $1161.72, with high relative volume and a 17.74% rally to $1281, with a potential target of $1593.29.
LOCO's technical chart suggests imminent volatility, with a bullish flag forming on high relative volume, potentially leading to a significant price movement.

Bearish· Nov 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings' sales growth has slowed, leading to a slashed outlook and a 15% price drop.
The company's earnings have been disappointing, with the stock trading sharply lower on multiple occasions, including after reinstating its value menu.
Robert W. Baird downgraded El Pollo Loco from Outperform to Neutral, cutting its target price from $18.00 to $12.00.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about LOCO that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Analysts	—	—	—	18.59%
Announcements	—	—	—	26.28%
Controversies	—	—	—	0%
Earnings	—	—	—	27.56%
Macro	—	—	—	22.44%
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	5.13%

Earnings· Nov 12

El Pollo Loco's Q3 EPS was $0.18, beating estimates of $0.15.
The company reported revenue of $88.9M, missing estimates of $90.4M.
El Pollo Loco lowered its guidance for FY15 EPS, citing lower comp store sales.

Announcements· Oct 12

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) announced a $1.50 per share special dividend and a stock repurchase program worth up to $20 million.
The special dividend is payable on November 9 to shareholders of record on October 24, and the stock repurchase program is effective immediately.
The board of directors believes the company is in a "good position" to return capital to shareholders due to its low leverage, asset-light growth strategy, and anticipated positive cash flow in the coming years.

Technical Analysis· Mar 13

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ($LOCO) has broken out above resistance at 1161.72 with high volume, leading to a 17.74% rally to 1281.
A bullish flag pattern has formed on $LOCO with high relative volume, indicating potential continued upward momentum.
Technical confluence suggests imminent volatility for $LOCO, with a possible target of 1593.29.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about LOCO, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	—	100%	13.82%
Newcomers	—	—	0%	86.18%

Regulars· Oct 12

El Pollo Loco shares surged after the company declared a special dividend of $1.50 per share and approved a 20 million share buyback program.
The company's quarterly revenue growth rate YoY of 1.70% ranked 2909 out of 5763 companies in the database.
El Pollo Loco stock popped on the shareholder return announcement, with a significant increase in trading value.

Newcomers· Mar 13

LOCO has seen a recent surge in relative volume, potentially indicating a significant price movement or trading activity.
Some investors are using LOCO as a breakout stock, possibly indicating a bullish sentiment or a potential opportunity for growth.
LOCO's stock price is being compared to ULBI, another high relative volume breakout stock, suggesting a comparison or contrast between the two companies.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings

Social

Mar 13

Bullish· Mar 13

Bearish· Nov 13

Earnings· Nov 12

Announcements· Oct 12

Technical Analysis· Mar 13

Regulars· Oct 12

Newcomers· Mar 13

Traditional Fast Food Stocks Q2 Teardown: El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Vs The Rest

El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain

El Pollo Loco showcases beverage innovation for fall menu

El Pollo Loco® Showcases Fall Flavors in Latest Menu Items

El Pollo Loco Stock: Multiple Catalysts Driving Sales Strength (NASDAQ:LOCO)

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

Also Discussed

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Company Information

Location

Traditional Fast Food Stocks Q2 Teardown: El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Vs The Rest

El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain

El Pollo Loco showcases beverage innovation for fall menu

El Pollo Loco® Showcases Fall Flavors in Latest Menu Items

El Pollo Loco Stock: Multiple Catalysts Driving Sales Strength (NASDAQ:LOCO)

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

Also Discussed

Social

Mar 13

Bullish· Mar 13

Bearish· Nov 13

Earnings· Nov 12

Announcements· Oct 12

Technical Analysis· Mar 13

Regulars· Oct 12

Newcomers· Mar 13