El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken and operates in the limited service restaurant market segment. Its offerings include Mexican-inspired menu items, including burritos, tostadas, bowls, salads, and bone-in chicken meals in various portion sizes. It also offers citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, along with a range of salsas and dressings that allow customers to customize their meals. The company operates in one operating segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from company-operated restaurant revenue.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) has returned 32.79% so far this year and 54.33% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LOCO has achieved an annualized return of 0.17%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.15% | 8.97% | 25.66% | -0.22% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.59% | -2.80% | -8.85% | -8.96% | 12.66% | 6.07% | -5.59% | -0.28% | -7.71% | 5.36% | 7.38% | -3.68% |
| 2024 | 5.35% | -2.79% | 6.92% | -12.79% | 25.35% | 5.21% | 6.73% | 14.64% | 0.88% | -10.48% | 3.08% | -9.56% |
| 2023 | 24.32% | -2.29% | -19.68% | -3.92% | -2.66% | -4.15% | 21.85% | -10.11% | -6.38% | -6.70% | -0.24% | 6.14% |
| 2022 | -6.06% | -0.90% | -11.97% | -8.35% | -3.36% | -5.93% | -2.11% | -6.70% | -1.11% | 11.43% | 6.97% | -8.54% |
| 2021 | 10.84% | -9.97% | -13.19% | 5.15% | -0.71% | 8.55% | 1.14% | -2.63% | -7.14% | -13.58% | -14.21% | 9.91% |
| 2020 | -9.10% | -6.32% | -34.65% | 41.88% | 8.19% | 5.50% | 33.60% | -9.66% | -8.78% | -12.95% | 9.81% | 14.48% |
| 2019 | 10.52% | -8.19% | -14.58% | -1.99% | -18.19% | 2.40% | -8.21% | 3.76% | 7.77% | 5.83% | 24.00% | -6.20% |
| 2018 | 0.50% | -2.99% | -3.06% | 5.26% | 6.53% | 6.54% | 2.20% | 2.15% | 5.02% | -0.40% | 22.16% | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.63% | 0.40% | -4.02% | 5.02% | 9.20% | 2.21% | -6.47% | -13.36% | 7.05% | -5.35% | -8.66% | -5.26% |
| 2016 | -0.15% | -16.13% | 17.22% | 1.15% | 3.26% | -7.77% | -2.79% | 3.28% | -2.77% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of LOCO compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. volatility is 3.95%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 606.65M | 592.01M | 592.30M | 597.22M | 613.79M | 605.22M | 624.75M | 450.23M | 442.71M | 471.31M | 461.03M | 455.31M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 291.08M | 260.67M | 250.70M | 281.15M | 310.62M | 277.58M | 245.57M | 265.24M | 274.95M | 265.18M | 244.63M | 210.40M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 291.08M | 260.67M | 250.70M | 281.15M | 310.62M | 277.58M | 245.57M | 265.24M | 274.95M | 265.18M | 244.63M | 210.40M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 185.49M | 184.69M | 185.02M | 181.56M | 188.58M | 198.43M | - | - | - | - | 53.22M | 47.53M |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 51.00M | 71.00M | 84.00M | 66.00M | 40.00M | 62.80M | - | - | - | - | 123.60M | 165.80M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 236.49M | 255.69M | 269.02M | 247.56M | 228.58M | 261.23M | 305.23M | 102.09M | 120.44M | 160.81M | 176.82M | 213.33M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 52.34M | 49.65M | 50.71M | 46.90M | 52.42M | 48.77M | 59.71M | 65.77M | 27.68M | 27.93M | 21.84M | 18.08M |
| Wages (USD) | 11.07M | 13.93M | 9.33M | 8.87M | 11.54M | 10.17M | 8.62M | 7.57M | 7.34M | 5.75M | 6.69M | 7.97M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 15.67M | 12.09M | 12.54M | 12.74M | 10.63M | 7.47M | 5.63M | 9.56M | 12.31M | 11.64M | 11.05M | 5.53M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 79.08M | 75.66M | 72.58M | 68.51M | 74.58M | 66.41M | 73.96M | 82.90M | 47.33M | 45.32M | 39.58M | 31.58M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 315.57M | 331.35M | 341.61M | 316.07M | 303.16M | 327.64M | 379.19M | 184.99M | 167.76M | 206.12M | 216.40M | 244.91M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 483.99M | 485.97M | 483.14M | 481.13M | 488.62M | 493.91M | 508.30M | 324.04M | 319.19M | 316.95M | 319.98M | 329.23M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 97.04M | 86.15M | 84.03M | 78.64M | 75.67M | 79.64M | 91.78M | 104.15M | 102.79M | 118.47M | 102.42M | 82.09M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 581.03M | 572.12M | 567.17M | 559.77M | 564.28M | 573.55M | 600.07M | 428.18M | 421.98M | 435.42M | 422.41M | 411.32M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 23.81M | 17.96M | 23.22M | 35.01M | 47.19M | 29.57M | 14.16M | 9.97M | 11.23M | 26.85M | 30.54M | 36.32M |
| Inventory (USD) | 1.81M | 1.94M | 1.91M | 2.44M | 2.32M | 2.10M | 2.01M | 2.48M | 2.29M | 2.11M | 1.90M | 1.90M |
| Accounts Receivable (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.51M | 9.60M | 7.21M | 6.92M | 6.19M | 5.76M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 25.62M | 19.90M | 25.13M | 37.45M | 49.50M | 31.67M | 24.68M | 22.05M | 20.73M | 35.89M | 38.62M | 43.98M |
| Assets (USD) | 606.65M | 592.01M | 592.30M | 597.22M | 613.79M | 605.22M | 624.75M | 450.23M | 442.71M | 471.31M | 461.03M | 455.31M |
El Pollo Loco's stock surged 16.73% after the fire-grilled chicken chain reported fourth-quarter profits that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The company posted adjusted net income of $0.25 per share versus estimates of $0.20, driven by improved profit margins and 8% revenue growth. Management projects comparable sales growth of up to 3% in 2026 with plans to open 18-20 new locations.
El Pollo Loco launched three new Double Pollo Salads featuring double portions of fire-grilled chicken breast with over 50 grams of protein each. The salads come in three flavors: Mexican Caesar, Street Corn, and Bacon Ranch (limited time), all made with premium ingredients including hand-sliced avocado and cotija cheese. The chain continues its focus on delivering healthy, flavorful meal options across its 500+ restaurant locations.
El Pollo Loco celebrated opening its 500th restaurant in Colorado Springs, marking a significant expansion milestone during its 50th anniversary year, with plans to grow nationally beyond its California headquarters.
El Pollo Loco, a leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is expanding its popular Mango Habanero Chicken Meals by introducing new Mango Habanero Double Tostadas. The tostadas come in three variations: Fire-Grilled Chicken, Baja shrimp or chicken and shrimp, offering a sweet and spicy flavor profile.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on March 6, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results.
El Pollo Loco, a leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is offering a special Taco Tuesday promotion where customers can get two tacos for $5 every Tuesday from October 29, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The offer is available at participating locations and includes an option for Loco Rewards members to get three tacos for $5.
El Pollo Loco, the leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is testing a new Mango Habanero sauce for a limited time in select locations in Orange County and Los Angeles. The sweet and spicy chicken meals will be available at select locations for a limited time.
El Pollo Loco is offering a buy one, get one free deal on its Chicken Avocado Stuffed Quesadilla for Loco Rewards members on September 25th and 26th, 2024, in celebration of National Quesadilla Day.
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