El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
loco · stock forecast · 13 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 13 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Hold
13 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$15.00
Consensus
$14.25
+1.9% upside
Low
$13.50
Median: $14.25 · Last Close: $13.99
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$14.25
1.9% upside
High Target
$15
7.2%
Low Target
$13.5
-3.5%
Current Price
$13.99
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the LOCO stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $13.5 to $15. The consensus LOCO price forecast of $14.25 implies 1.9% upside from the current price of $13.99.
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $14.01 | ↑ 0.11% |
1-day model range: $13.95–$14.06. Peak: $14.06 (+0.11%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $12 | -11.2% |
| 2028 | $12 | -16.7% |
| 2029 | $11 | -19.5% |
| 2030 | $11 | -21.0% |
| 2031 | — | -21.8% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BULLISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · LOCO · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-05-08 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-04-20 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-03-13 | Benchmark | Upgrade ↑ | Hold→Buy |
| 2026-03-13 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2026-01-08 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2025-12-15 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2025-10-31 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2025-03-10 | Benchmark | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2024-08-02 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) stock. Of the recent 41 rating actions, 7 were upgrades and 7 were downgrades. 13 analysts currently cover LOCO.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
LOCO analyst recommendation trends show stable buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$470M
↓ 3.8% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$472M
↑ 0.3% YoY
EPS This Year
$0.81
EPS Next Year
$0.83
↑ 2.5% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast LOCO EPS of $0.81 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 1 analysts. The LOCO revenue forecast is $470M for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The LOCO stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 13 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus LOCO price target is $14.25 (+1.9% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.
The LOCO short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $14.01 (+0.11%). The LOCO stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $12. The LOCO stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $11–$12.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker LOCO. The LOCO stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 38% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
LOCO forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 13 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month LOCO price target is $14.25, with a high forecast of $15.00 and a low of $13.50. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +1.9% potential upside from the current price of $13.99.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.