El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc

El Pollo Loco posted Q2 revenue of $129.6m and comparable-system growth of 3.9%, coming in about 0.6% below the Street estimate. Restaurant-level margin improved to 19.5%, adjusted EBITDA rose to $19.1m and GAAP net income was $12.8m. The company raised its full-year guidance for comparable-store sales growth and adjusted EBITDA and cited successful product tests such as the “Loco Tenders.” Shares slipped slightly in after-hours trading; the market reaction reflected a cautious but not worried investor outlook. » More on de.investing.com

El Pollo Loco reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.28 vs. $0.22 expected and revenue of $126.2 million versus a $122.12 million forecast. Restaurant margin rose by 320 basis points, adjusted EBITDA climbed 31%, and systemwide same-store sales increased 5.8% (company restaurants +5.4%). Product innovations like the "Baja Double Tostadas" contributed to growth, while franchise revenues declined due to IT-related prior-year effects. Management reaffirms continued growth with expected EPS between $0.20 and $0.28 and a revenue target of $498.4 million for the next fiscal year. » More on de.investing.com

El Pollo Loco reported Q3 2025 EPS of $0.27 versus an expected $0.22, while revenue of $121.5 million missed the $123.56 million forecast by 1.67%. After hours the stock fell 4.73% to $9.06 as investors focused on the revenue disappointment despite strong earnings. Comparable sales declined 1.1%, digital sales rose to 27%, and the company plans at least 10 new openings in 2025 along with a restaurant-margin target of 17.5–17.75% for the year. » More on de.investing.com