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NASDAQ · Consumer discretionaryEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. brought in $505.6M of revenue over the twelve months to September 30, 2026, up 5.1% from a year earlier. Net income was $34.4M, a net margin of 6.8%. Operating cash flow minus capital spending left $25.4M of free cash flow in fiscal 2025. At September 30, 2026 it held $3.4M in cash against $23M of debt. Its latest periodic report to the SEC is the quarterly report (10-Q) filed on November 6, 2026.
Key facts about El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
- Net worth
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has a market value (market cap) of $470.8M at the latest share price, and shareholders' equity of $322.9M on its balance sheet at September 30, 2026. A company's "net worth" usually means one of these: what the market pays for all its shares, or its assets minus its liabilities.
- Revenue and profit
- In fiscal 2025 revenue was $490M (+3.6% year on year), with net income of $26.5M. Over the 12 months to September 30, 2026: revenue $505.6M, net income $34.4M.
- Cash flow
- In fiscal 2025 operations brought in $48.1M of cash; after $22.6M of capital spending, free cash flow was $25.4M.
- Latest report
- The latest periodic report (quarterly report, 10-Q) was filed with the SEC on November 6, 2026 and covers the period to September 30, 2026. Open on SEC EDGAR
- Next earnings report
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s next report is expected around March 11, 2027. That is an estimate from its filing rhythm, not a date the company has announced.
- Dividend
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. paid dividends of $1.50 per share in fiscal 2022.
What El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. does
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is registered with the SEC under industry code SIC 5812 (Retail-Eating Places). Its shares trade on NASDAQ under the ticker LOCO.
Revenue and profit by year
Key figures
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $490M | $26.5M | $0.90 | $25.4M |
| 2024 | $473M | $25.7M | $0.86 | $27.7M |
| 2023 | $468.7M | $25.6M | $0.74 | $19.4M |
| 2022 | $470M | $20.8M | $0.57 | $18.6M |
| 2021 | $454.4M | $29.1M | $0.80 | $35.1M |
| 2020 | $426.1M | $24.5M | $0.68 | $33.9M |
Earnings: every quarter and the next report date
Full financial statements: income, balance sheet and cash flow
Where LOCO ranks in Consumer discretionary
Dividends
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. paid $1.50 per share in fiscal 2022. It paid out $55.6M in cash dividends, 267% of its net income.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Paid out | Of profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.50 | $55.6M | 267% |
Latest SEC filings
What El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has filed recently, newest first. Each links to the original document on SEC EDGAR.
- November 6, 2026Quarterly report 10-Q · period to September 30, 2026Revenue rose 3.9% to $126.3M versus the same quarter last year; diluted EPS $0.23 versus $0.25.
- November 5, 2026
- September 25, 2026Executive or director change8-KEl Pollo Loco appointed Damon Thomas as its new Chief Operating Officer.
- August 7, 2026Quarterly report 10-Q · period to July 1, 2026Revenue rose 3% to $129.6M versus the same quarter last year; diluted EPS $0.43 versus $0.24.
- August 6, 2026
- July 2, 2026Activist stake changed SCHEDULE 13D/A
- May 29, 2026
- May 28, 2026Other event 8-K
- May 8, 2026Quarterly report 10-Q · period to April 1, 2026Revenue rose 5.9% to $126.2M versus the same quarter last year; diluted EPS $0.27 versus $0.19.
- May 7, 2026
What is LOCO worth? A DCF from its reported cash flow
Insider trades
What the people running El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. did with its shares, from the Form 4 filings they must send the SEC within two business days.
No insider bought or sold shares on the open market in the last 90 days. The 1 reported changes were pay in shares, option exercises, shares withheld for tax or gifts.
| Date | Insider | What | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2026 | Fils IraCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Shares withheld for tax | 7,213 | $115.6K |
| May 29, 2026 | Fils IraCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Shares withheld for tax | 2,144 | $29.9K |
| May 29, 2026 | Williams Elizabeth GoodmanChief Executive Officer, Director | Shares withheld for tax | 10,523 | $146.8K |
| May 9, 2026 | Fils IraCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Shares withheld for tax | 2,476 | $34.7K |
| March 17, 2026 | Babb Douglas JDirector | Received as pay | 12,012 | - |
| March 17, 2026 | Wright Robert D.Director | Received as pay | 8,258 | - |
| March 17, 2026 | Fils IraCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Received as pay | 15,015 | - |
| March 17, 2026 | Taylor Joseph GDirector | Received as pay | 8,258 | - |
Who owns LOCO
Three views from three kinds of SEC filings, each with its own date. They overlap and are not added up.
5% holders
| Holder | Of class | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Biglari, Sardar13D, may seek influence with 6 related filers | 13.5% | July 2, 2026 |
Largest institutional holders
Positions that investment managers reported on Form 13F for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, largest first, with the change on the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Managers file 13F up to 45 days after a quarter ends. 151 managers reported a position.
| Holder | Shares | Change on quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Biglari Capital Corp. | 3,777,400 | -222,600 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 2,459,692 | +175,467 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 2,049,479 | +36,106 |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 1,991,598 | +1,416,305 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 1,256,043 | +164,924 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,108,984 | +18,790 |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 906,685 | +264,577 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 887,623 | +219,907 |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 729,890 | +174,806 |
| Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. | 656,096 | +72,300 |
| State Street Corp | 628,223 | +21,915 |
| Assenagon Asset Management S.A. | 603,010 | +450,243 |
| Biglari, Sardar | 489,247 | 0 |
| Monimus Capital Management, LP | 455,982 | +17,713 |
| Prudential Financial Inc | 449,926 | -68,970 |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 428,716 | +4,471 |
| Archon Capital Management LLC | 420,690 | +306,188 |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 418,400 | +112,200 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 409,925 | -22,370 |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC | 371,373 | -154,090 |
Insiders
9 insiders reported holding 551,247 shares in total, about $8.5M at the last price.
| Holder | Shares |
|---|---|
| Williams Elizabeth GoodmanChief Executive Officer, Director | 248,091 |
| Fils IraCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 115,600 |
| Babb Douglas JDirector | 63,635 |
| Gonzalez DeborahDirector | 41,126 |
| Faginas Cody NancyDirector | 41,126 |
| Taylor Joseph GDirector | 16,895 |
| Wright Robert D.Director | 8,258 |
| Garrido FrankDirector | 8,258 |
| Davila TanaDirector | 8,258 |
Questions about LOCO
What does El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. do?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is a company in the Consumer discretionary sector, listed on NASDAQ as LOCO. Its shares trade on NASDAQ under the ticker LOCO.
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s net worth?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has a market value (market cap) of $470.8M at the latest share price, and shareholders' equity of $322.9M on its balance sheet at September 30, 2026. A company's "net worth" usually means one of these: what the market pays for all its shares, or its assets minus its liabilities.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. profitable?
Yes. Over the twelve months to September 30, 2026 it reported net income of $34.4M on revenue of $505.6M, a net margin of 6.8%.
How much revenue does El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. make?
Over the twelve months to September 30, 2026 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $505.6M. That is 5.1% more than a year earlier.
When did El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. last report?
Its most recent periodic report is the quarterly report (10-Q) filed on November 6, 2026. It covers the period to September 30, 2026.
When is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s next earnings report?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s next report is expected around March 11, 2027. That is an estimate from its filing rhythm, not a date the company has announced.
Does El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. paid dividends of $1.50 per share in fiscal 2022.
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