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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
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Wall Street Analysts Think El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Could Surge 33.82%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
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: Taco Bell-ification Is Working
El Pollo Loco remains a Buy, supported by asset-light expansion, strong unit economics, and a shift beyond California. LOCO's franchise-led growth leverages low-cost conversions, driving higher ROI and expanding EBITDA margins toward a 20% long-term target. Management raised FY 2026 guidance: same-store sales to 3.5–4.5%, adjusted EBITDA to $68–70M, and reduced CapEx, supporting FCF and capital allocation flexibility.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in September
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:
Should Value Investors Buy El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock?
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El Pollo Loco® Declares September 9 National Grilled Chicken Day
The fire-grilled chicken authority champions new holiday with month-long celebration of the much-loved protein The fire-grilled chicken authority champions new holiday with month-long celebration of the much-loved protein
489,247 Shares in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. $LOCO Bought by Biglari Sardar
Biglari Sardar bought a new stake in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 489,247 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $8,297,629,000. El Pollo
Biglari Capital CORP. Buys Shares of 3,777,400 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. $LOCO
Biglari Capital CORP. purchased a new stake in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 3,777,400 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $64,064,704,000. El Pollo Loco accounts for 5.4% of Biglari Capital CORP.'s portfolio,
Wall Street Analysts Believe El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Could Rally 26.64%: Here's is How to Trade
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.
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