LOCO - NASDAQ
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
$14.23
-2.5%El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
At a Glance
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Profitability Analysis
Gross Margin
Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.
Operating Margin
Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.
Net Profit Margin
Moderate profitability with room for improvement. Monitor interest expenses and tax efficiency.
Effective Tax Rate
Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.
Profitability Insight
Room for improvement: Moderate profitability with opportunities to enhance margins through better cost management or pricing strategy.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Income Statement
LOCO • NASDAQ
| El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Income Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 |
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REVENUE | |||||||||||||||
490M | 473M | 473M | 468.7M | 470M | 454.4M | 426.1M | 442.3M | 435.8M | 401.7M | 380.1M | 355.1M | 344.9M | 314.7M | 293.6M | |
GROSS PROFIT | |||||||||||||||
(349.7M) | (369.5M) | (369.5M) | (375.3M) | (386.3M) | (355.1M) | (332.4M) | (345.6M) | (339.4M) | (305.4M) | (286.3M) | (263.6M) | (255.5M) | (236.2M) | (224.1M) | |
140.4M | 103.5M | 103.5M | 93.4M | 83.7M | 99.3M | 93.7M | 96.7M | 96.5M | 96.3M | 93.9M | 91.5M | 89.4M | 78.5M | 69.5M | |
OPERATING INCOME | |||||||||||||||
(97.9M) | (62.3M) | (62.3M) | (53.6M) | (53.5M) | (57.9M) | (60.1M) | (58.2M) | (68.1M) | (56.7M) | (50.7M) | (42.1M) | (41.1M) | (35.7M) | (34M) | |
(50.3M) | (46.3M) | (46.3M) | (42M) | (39.1M) | (39.9M) | (35.9M) | (40.4M) | (50.3M) | (38.5M) | (34.7M) | (29M) | (29.5M) | (25.5M) | (24.5M) | |
42.5M | 41.2M | 41.2M | 39.8M | 30.1M | 41.3M | 33.6M | 38.3M | -9.5M | 6.8M | 34.6M | 48.8M | 49.3M | 42.4M | 33.1M | |
PRE-TAX INCOME | |||||||||||||||
(4.5M) | (5.9M) | (5.9M) | (4.8M) | (1.7M) | (1.8M) | (3.3M) | (3.7M) | (3.5M) | (3.3M) | (3.2M) | (3.8M) | (18.1M) | (36.4M) | (39M) | |
-4.5M | -5.9M | -5.9M | -4.8M | -1.7M | -1.8M | -3.3M | -3.7M | -3.5M | -3.3M | -3.2M | -3.7M | -18.1M | -36.3M | -38.9M | |
(47.6M) | (16.1M) | (16.1M) | (11.6M) | (14.4M) | (18.1M) | (24.2M) | (17.9M) | (761K) | (5.6M) | -352K | -206K | -42M | (10.2M) | (9.5M) | |
-4.9M | -5.9M | -5.9M | -4.9M | -1.2M | -1.9M | -3.4M | -3.7M | -2.7M | 2.3M | -3.5M | -3.9M | -69.8M | -57.9M | -38.9M | |
37.6M | 35.3M | 35.3M | 34.9M | 28.9M | 39.5M | 30.1M | 34.6M | -12.2M | 9.1M | 31.1M | 44.9M | -20.5M | -15.5M | -5.8M | |
NET INCOME | |||||||||||||||
(11.1M) | (9.6M) | (9.6M) | (9.3M) | (8.1M) | (10.3M) | (5.7M) | (9.7M) | -3.2M | (497K) | (12.8M) | (20.9M) | -63M | (1.4M) | (2M) | |
26.5M | 25.7M | 25.7M | 25.6M | 20.8M | 29.1M | 24.5M | 24.9M | -9M | 8.6M | 18.3M | 24.1M | 42.5M | -16.9M | -7.9M |
SEC Filings
LOCO - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 29, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q2 Q2 | May 08, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | March 13, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 12, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 28, 2026 | January 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 15, 2025 | December 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 20, 2025 | November 20, 2025 | 2025 |
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