El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Stock Forecast
LOCO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.43 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $20.58 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +26.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.24
- 52-week range
- $9.06 – $17.20
LOCO analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LOCO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LOCO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.26 | $0.27 | −11.7% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.03 | $0.95 | $1.18 | $0.98 | +4.8% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.11 | $1.03 | $1.15 | $1.03 | +7.8% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LOCO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $127.1M | $125.1M | $129.5M | +4.6% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $504.1M | $499.1M | $508.3M | +2.9% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $525.2M | $516.1M | $531.3M | +4.2% | 7 |
LOCO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LOCO revenue: reported and forecast
LOCO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | +0.1% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $1.03 | +5.6% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.11 | +2.1% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LOCO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LOCO beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from LOCO
7 analysts cover El Pollo Loco; their consensus rating is buy (4.43 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $20.58, 26.0% above the latest close of $16.34. Analysts expect earnings of $1.03 per share for 2026, +4.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.11 per share on revenue of $525.2 million. El Pollo Loco beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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LOCO forecast FAQ
What is El Pollo Loco's price target?
The average analyst price target for El Pollo Loco is $20.58, 26.0% above the latest close of $16.34.
Is El Pollo Loco a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering El Pollo Loco, 5 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is El Pollo Loco's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.03 per share for 2026 (range $0.95 to $1.18); for 2027 the estimate is $1.11.
What is El Pollo Loco's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $504.1 million, growth of 2.9%; for 2027 it is $525.2 million.
When does El Pollo Loco report earnings?
El Pollo Loco is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.24.
Does El Pollo Loco usually beat earnings estimates?
El Pollo Loco reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.