El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
LOCONASDAQConsumer Cyclical● Active
$14.04
+$0.22(+1.62%)
Market Cap$427723342
P/E Ratio—
52W High$15.9
52W Low$8.985
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
LOCO · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 7, 2026EPS Actual
$0.28
Est. $0.22 · +27.3%
Revenue
$0.13B
Est. $0.12B · +3.4%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 7, 2026
After Market Close
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LOCO reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Restaurants company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Rev. $0.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
Rev. Est.$0.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | $0.30 | — | — | — | $0.13B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | $0.22 | $0.28 | +27.3% | $0.13B | $0.12B | +3.4% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.21 | $0.25 | +19.1% | $0.12B | $0.12B | +0.8% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.27 | +17.4% | $0.12B | $0.12B | -0.5% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.25 | $0.28 | +12.0% | $0.13B | $0.12B | +0.8% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | May 1, 2025 | $0.20 | $0.19 | -5.0% | $0.12B | $0.12B | +0.8% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.14 | $0.20 | +42.9% | $0.11B | $0.11B | +1.0% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.17 | $0.21 | +23.5% | $0.12B | $0.11B | +6.3% |
Q3 FY2026
Jul 30, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$0.30
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 7, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$0.28
EPS Est.
$0.22
EPS Surpr.
+27.3%
Revenue
$0.13B
Q1 FY2026
Mar 12, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$0.25
EPS Est.
$0.21
EPS Surpr.
+19.1%
Revenue
$0.12B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 30, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.27
EPS Est.
$0.23
EPS Surpr.
+17.4%
Revenue
$0.12B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 31, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.28
EPS Est.
$0.25
EPS Surpr.
+12.0%
Revenue
$0.13B
Q2 FY2025
May 1, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.19
EPS Est.
$0.20
EPS Surpr.
-5.0%
Revenue
$0.12B
Q1 FY2025
Mar 6, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.20
EPS Est.
$0.14
EPS Surpr.
+42.9%
Revenue
$0.11B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 31, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$0.21
EPS Est.
$0.17
EPS Surpr.
+23.5%
Revenue
$0.12B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 2 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | 1 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 1 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 3 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 3 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | +27.3% | $13.38 | $13.51 | +0.97% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | +19.1% | $11.13 | $10.88 | -2.25% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | +17.4% | $9.51 | $9.06 | -4.73% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | +12.0% | $10.63 | $10.30 | -3.10% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | May 1, 2025 | -5.0% | $9.35 | $9.43 | +0.86% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | +42.9% | $10.53 | $10.63 | +0.95% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | +23.5% | $12.55 | $12.22 | -2.63% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | +23.8% | $12.06 | $11.88 | -1.49% |
Q2 FY2026+0.97%
Report Date
May 7, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+27.3%
Price Before
$13.38
Price After
$13.51
Q1 FY2026-2.25%
Report Date
Mar 12, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+19.1%
Price Before
$11.13
Price After
$10.88
Q4 FY2025-4.73%
Report Date
Oct 30, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+17.4%
Price Before
$9.51
Price After
$9.06
Q3 FY2025-3.10%
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+12.0%
Price Before
$10.63
Price After
$10.30
Q2 FY2025+0.86%
Report Date
May 1, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-5.0%
Price Before
$9.35
Price After
$9.43
Q1 FY2025+0.95%
Report Date
Mar 6, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+42.9%
Price Before
$10.53
Price After
$10.63
Q4 FY2024-2.63%
Report Date
Oct 31, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+23.5%
Price Before
$12.55
Price After
$12.22
Q3 FY2024-1.49%
Report Date
Aug 1, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+23.8%
Price Before
$12.06
Price After
$11.88
Avg Beat Reaction-1.75%
Avg Miss Reaction+0.86%
Beat Rate7 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-4.73% (Q4 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: LOCO ends December
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) most recently reported earnings on May 7, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $0.28 — beating the analyst consensus of $0.22 by +27.3%. LOCO has beaten EPS estimates for 4 consecutive quarters. The next LOCO earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track LOCO earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. LOCO revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
LOCO's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
LOCO earnings · 5 questionsEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. LOCO typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; LOCO historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026