Trend
DailyUptrend (confirmed)
4 hourExpanding
1 hourDescending Triangle
15 minBearish
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns down below $14.26
Key levels
Resistance$16.60
Resistance$15.54
Support$14.26
Support$12.92
Latest news & SEC filings
NewsBiglari Holdings divests stake in El Pollo Loco
SEC FilingEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
EarningsEl Pollo Loco Holdings reports third quarter 2026 financial results
All LOCO news →El Pollo Loco runs a chain of quick-service restaurants built around chicken that is marinated in citrus and cooked over an open flame. The menu adds Mexican-style dishes, including burritos, tostadas, bowls, salads, and larger chicken meals for groups. Locations are a mix of outlets run by the company and outlets run by franchisees, mostly in California and a handful of other U.S. states, with a small presence in the Philippines. Diners order inside the restaurant, at the drive-thru, or online for pickup and delivery.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 13, 2026.
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SEPT Low Target
$17.00
SEPT Mid Target
$21.00
SEPT High Target
$22.00
Analyst Consensus
$21.00
Thesis
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FAIR
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$18.13
40
Moat Score
NARROW
8/9
Piotroski Score
1.9
Altman Z-Score
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 1 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | 10% owner | Sale | 5,984 | $99K | Nov 5, 2026 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | 10% owner | Sale | 13,169 | $217K | Nov 4, 2026 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | 10% owner | Sale | 25,556 | $422K | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Williams Elizabeth Goodman | director officer | Sale | 10,523 | $147K | May 29, 2026 |
| Fils Ira | officer | Sale | 2,144 | $30K | May 29, 2026 |
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See All Smart Money Signals →Revenue YoY
3.6%
3yr Revenue CAGR
1.4%
EPS Growth YoY
4.65%
FCF Growth YoY
-8.2%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00:15 | $15.19 | 1,400 | $$21K | SELL |
| 20:18:13 | $15.47 | 1,600 | $$25K | SELL |
| 20:00:32 | $15.47 | 1,300 | $$20K | SELL |
| 16:06:15 | $15.33 | 2,843 | $$44K | MIDPOINT |
| 15:32:51 | $15.30 | 1,000 | $$15K | MIDPOINT |
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Try SEPT Free for 7 Days →El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is at $14.88, down 2.01% (-$0.30) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Latest LOCO news — Nov 7, 2026: Biglari Holdings divests stake in El Pollo Loco · Nov 6, 2026: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
The average analyst price target for LOCO is $21.00, ranging from $17 to $22, based on 3 analysts. Latest: DA Davidson maintains on Aug 10, 2026.
Analyst ratings for LOCO: 0 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
LOCO last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $0.24 vs $0.24 expected — a beat of 1.4%.
LOCO trades at a P/E of 14.1 vs a Other average of 14.1.
LOCO does not currently pay a dividend.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported $30M of debt and $13M of cash (Jul 1, 2026).
Support: $14.26, $12.92, $11.74. Resistance: $15.54, $16.60, $17.40.
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 1 sells in the last 90 days.
Nov 7, 2026: Biglari Holdings divests stake in El Pollo Loco · Nov 6, 2026: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 5, 2026: El Pollo Loco Holdings reports third quarter 2026 financial results