El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Stock Forecast
Data as of Oct 31, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $15.27 (-0.65%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Matt Curtis | D.A. Davidson | $11.00 | -28.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Jeremy Hamblin | Craig-Hallum | $18.00 | +17.9% |
| May 3, 2024 | Jake Bartlett | Truist Financial | $12.00 | -21.4% |
Top Analysts Covering LOCO
LOCO vs Sector & Market
| Metric | LOCO | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 4 | 12 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +27.7% | +248.0% | +21.5% |
| P/E Ratio | 15.58 | 16.43 | 38.49 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $120M | $121M | $122M | 2 |
| 2027-03-31 | $126M | $126M | $127M | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $134M | $135M | $135M | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $133M | $133M | $134M | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $127M | $128M | $128M | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 1 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | 1 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | 1 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for LOCO?
The consensus among 4 analysts covering El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is Buy with an average price target of $19.50.
What is the highest price target for LOCO?
The highest price target for LOCO is $18.00, set by Jeremy Hamblin at Craig-Hallum on 2025-03-11.
What is the lowest price target for LOCO?
The lowest price target for LOCO is $11.00, set by Matt Curtis at D.A. Davidson on 2026-03-13.
How many analysts cover LOCO?
4 analysts have issued ratings for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is LOCO a buy or sell right now?
Based on 4 analyst ratings, LOCO has a consensus rating of Buy (2.50/5) with a +27.7% upside to the consensus target of $19.50.
What are the earnings estimates for LOCO?
Analysts estimate LOCO will report EPS of $0.22 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $121M.
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