LOCO - NASDAQ
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
$13.88
-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
Live SnapshotEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.
FCF Growth Trend
Declining FCF warrants attention. Investigate whether due to temporary factors or fundamental deterioration.
Working Capital Impact
Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Solid cash generation: Positive free cash flow with reasonable earnings quality provides financial flexibility for growth investments, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
LOCO • NASDAQ
| El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Cash Flow 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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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
12M | 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 | |
4.1M | 15.7M | 15.7M | 15.2M | 14.4M | 15.2M | 16.9M | 17.9M | 17.8M | 18.1M | 16.1M | 13.1M | 11.5M | 10.2M | 9.5M | |
659K | -2.9M | -2.9M | 906K | 4.2M | 1M | 4.1M | 9.6M | -4.2M | -5.3M | 12.7M | 15.4M | -25.6M | 1.4M | 2M | |
6.4M | 3.9M | 3.9M | 3M | 3.5M | 3.2M | 3.1M | 2.5M | 2M | 1.1M | 1.1M | 539K | 1.1M | 822K | 860K | |
26.5M | 487K | 487K | -2.9M | 138K | 2.8M | 4.1M | 9.1M | 10.2M | 34.6M | 8.6M | -4.7M | 6.1M | 27.4M | 10.6M | |
(9.7M) | (10.4M) | (10.4M) | (7.7M) | (5.1M) | (6M) | (4.2M) | (558K) | (183K) | (336K) | (171K) | (18K) | (156K) | (26K) | (26K) | |
-1.6M | 3.8M | 3.8M | -1M | -4.5M | 782K | -12.2M | -27.9M | 28.6M | -3.4M | -7.5M | 9.6M | -9.5M | -3.3M | 4.3M | |
48.1M | 46.8M | 46.8M | 40.7M | 38.5M | 52.1M | 40.5M | 36.1M | 45.4M | 53.7M | 49.3M | 58M | 26.1M | 19.7M | 19.4M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
(1.6M) | -19.1M | -19.1M | -21.3M | -19.9M | -17M | -6.7M | -15.4M | -27.8M | -36.2M | -37.4M | -30.8M | -26.8M | -13.8M | -15M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (7.7M) | (1M) | (4.6M) | (0.0) | (4.8M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (1.5M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-24.3M | 141K | 141K | 163K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.8M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 743K | 0.0 | 5.4M | 35K | 0.0 | |
-22.6M | -18.9M | -18.9M | -13.4M | -18.9M | -12.5M | -6.7M | -10.7M | -27.8M | -36.2M | -35.2M | -30.8M | -21.4M | -13.8M | -15M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
-737K | -20.6M | -20.6M | -59.2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -48.4M | -981K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 112.3M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-20.2M | -13.2M | -13.2M | 17.8M | 25.8M | -22.9M | -34.2M | 22.9M | -19.8M | -11.1M | -19.2M | -42.2M | -128.3M | -10.4M | -1.9M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -55.6M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-1.8M | -20.6M | -20.6M | -59.2M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -48.4M | -981K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-737K | 1.1M | 1.1M | 1.2M | 549K | 161K | 5.5M | 1.1M | -252K | 93K | 1.1M | 9.7M | 5.8M | 0.0 | -4K | |
-21.7M | -32.6M | -32.6M | -40.4M | -29.2M | -22.8M | -28.7M | -24.4M | -19.2M | -11.1M | -18M | -32.5M | -10.2M | -10.4M | -1.9M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | |||||||||||||||
3.7M | -4.8M | -4.8M | -13.2M | -9.6M | 16.8M | 5.1M | 1.1M | -1.6M | 6.4M | -3.9M | -5.4M | -5.5M | -4.5M | 2.5M | |
2.5M | 7.3M | 7.3M | 20.5M | 30M | 13.2M | 8.1M | 7M | 8.6M | 2.2M | 6.1M | 11.5M | 17M | 21.5M | 19M | |
6.2M | 2.5M | 2.5M | 7.3M | 20.5M | 30M | 13.2M | 8.1M | 7M | 8.6M | 2.2M | 6.1M | 11.5M | 17M | 21.5M | |
25.4M | 27.7M | 27.7M | 19.4M | 18.6M | 35.1M | 33.9M | 20.7M | 17.6M | 17.4M | 11.9M | 27.1M | -751K | 5.9M | 4.4M |
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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