El Pollo Loco® Showcases Fall Flavors in Latest Menu Items

Caramel Apple ChataCoffee™, Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros and Red & Green Chile Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowls all available for a limited time Caramel Apple ChataCoffee™, Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros and Red & Green Chile Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowls all available for a limited time

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 17, 2026

El Pollo Loco: Multiple Catalysts Driving Sales Strength

El Pollo Loco Holdings remains a high-quality value pick, outperforming the market with >40% YTD gains despite the recent pullback. LOCO raised FY26 comparable sales guidance to 3.5-4.5%, up from the prior 2-4%, signaling resilient demand in a tough consumer environment. Carryout sales and loyalty program strength are driving comps, with carryout up 12% y/y and Rewards members visiting 3x more frequently.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 17, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 14, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

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.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 8, 2026

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:

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 4, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 27, 2026

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

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 26, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 24, 2026

El Pollo Loco Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

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.

MarketBeat • Aug 7, 2026