El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Stock Forecast
Data as of Jul 31, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $16.41 (-0.37%)
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 | -33.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Jeremy Hamblin | Craig-Hallum | $18.00 | +9.7% |
| May 3, 2024 | Jake Bartlett | Truist Financial | $12.00 | -26.9% |
Top Analysts Covering LOCO
LOCO vs Sector & Market
| Metric | LOCO | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 5 | 12 | 19 |
| Target Upside | -5.6% | +132.9% | +18.0% |
| P/E Ratio | 16.74 | 17.41 | 43.33 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $125M | $126M | $127M | 1 |
| 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 | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | 1 |
| 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 5 analysts covering El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is Buy with an average price target of $14.25.
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?
5 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 5 analyst ratings, LOCO has a consensus rating of Buy (2.40/5) with a -5.6% upside to the consensus target of $14.25.
What are the earnings estimates for LOCO?
Analysts estimate LOCO will report EPS of $0.26 for the period ending 2026-09-30, with revenue estimated at $126M.
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