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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LOCO Stock Forecast

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) stock forecast, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $18.00, with a high of $18.00 and a low of $18.00. This represents a 69.49% increase from the last price of $10.62.

$8 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 High: $18 Avg: $18 Low: $18 Last Closed Price: $10.62

LOCO Stock Rating

El Pollo Loco stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (36.36%), 7 Hold (63.64%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 11 0 7 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LOCO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEl Pollo Loco69.49%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 16.11%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 11.55%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--1
Avg Price Target--$18.00
Last Closing Price$10.62$10.62$10.62
Upside/Downside--69.49%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 25-23--5
May, 25-23--5
Apr, 25-23--5
Mar, 25-13--4
Feb, 25-13--4
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 11, 2025Jeremy HamblinCraig-Hallum$18.00$10.6069.81%69.49%
May 03, 2024Jake BartlettTruist Financial$12.00$10.2816.73%12.99%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 11, 2025Craig-HallumBuyinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$0.70$0.81$0.57$0.75$0.86--
Avg Forecast$0.76$0.82$0.55$0.71$0.83$0.95$1.04
High Forecast$0.78$0.84$0.56$0.72$0.85$0.98$1.07
Low Forecast$0.75$0.80$0.54$0.69$0.82$0.93$1.01
Surprise %-7.89%-1.22%3.64%5.63%3.61%--

Revenue Forecast

$415M $433M $451M $469M $487M $505M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$426.09M$454.36M$469.96M$468.66M$473.01M--
Avg Forecast$425.82M$453.98M$469.40M$465.48M$471.90M$491.96M$498.25M
High Forecast$434.05M$462.75M$477.56M$467.21M$472.11M$501.96M$498.26M
Low Forecast$419.41M$447.14M$463.85M$464.17M$471.63M$480.89M$498.25M
Surprise %0.06%0.08%0.12%0.68%0.23%--

Net Income Forecast

$15M $20M $25M $30M $35M $40M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$24.47M$29.12M$20.80M$25.55M$25.68M--
Avg Forecast$26.26M$28.12M$18.97M$24.29M$28.64M$32.79M$35.77M
High Forecast$26.92M$28.82M$19.40M$24.83M$29.18M$33.65M$36.77M
Low Forecast$25.75M$27.57M$18.68M$23.76M$28.10M$31.93M$34.77M
Surprise %-6.81%3.57%9.64%5.19%-10.31%--

LOCO Forecast FAQ

Is El Pollo Loco stock a buy?

El Pollo Loco stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that El Pollo Loco is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is El Pollo Loco's price target?

El Pollo Loco's price target, set by 11 Wall Street analysts, averages $18 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $18 at the low end to $18 at the high end, suggesting a potential 69.49% change from the previous closing price of $10.62.

How does El Pollo Loco stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

El Pollo Loco's stock forecast shows a 69.49% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (16.11%) and outperforming the restaurants stocks industry (11.55%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for El Pollo Loco over the past three months?

  • June 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is El Pollo Loco’s EPS forecast?

El Pollo Loco's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $0.95, marking a 10.47% increase from the reported $0.86 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are.

What is El Pollo Loco’s revenue forecast?

El Pollo Loco's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $491.96M, reflecting a 4.01% increase from the reported $473.01M in 2024. The forecast for.

What is El Pollo Loco’s net income forecast?

El Pollo Loco's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $32.79M, representing an 27.68% increase from the reported $25.68M in 2024. Projections indicate .