El Pollo Loco Holdings Stock (NASDAQ: LOCO)

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El Pollo Loco Holdings

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. Restaurant locations are typically free-standing and include drive-thrus, and menus include many low-priced options. Poultry is the company's largest food cost, accounting for roughly 38% of total food and paper cost, and the company manages that commodity price risk by using multiple suppliers and entering supply contracts of varying lengths depending on market conditions.

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2024 Outlook
The Company is providing the following expectations for the remainder of 2024:
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<td>Capital spend of $25.0 - $28.0 million.</td>
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<td>G&amp;A expense between $45.0 and $47.0 million.</td>
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<td>Adjusted income tax rate of 27.0 – 28.0%.</td>
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Guidance

El Pollo Loco Sees FY24 Capital Spend Of $25M-$28M; G&A Expense Between $45M-$47M; Adjusted Income Tax Rate Of 27%–28%.

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.160 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. The company reported quarterly sales of $112.247 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $109.069 million by 2.91 percent. This is a 3.17 percent decrease over sales of $115.922 million the same period last year.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings Q4 2023 GAAP EPS $0.160, Inline, Sales $112.247M Beat $109.069M Estimate

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-03-07. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that El Pollo Loco Holdings will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.16. 
El Pollo Loco Holdings bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.00, which was followed by a 0.8% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at El Pollo Loco Holdings's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.19</td>
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<td>0.19</td>
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<td>1.0%</td>
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<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings were trading at $8.98 as of March 05. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 23.17%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOCO/earnings">To track all earnings releases for El Pollo Loco Holdings visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings Outlook For El Pollo Loco Holdings

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth ("Liz") Williams as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2024. Ms. Williams will succeed Maria Hollandsworth, who has served as the Company's interim Chief Executive Officer since November 3, 2023. Ms. Hollandsworth has been appointed as President of El Pollo Loco and will also continue to serve as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. &nbsp;
Ms. Williams, age 47, brings to El Pollo Loco significant experience leading high-growth, multi-unit retail, restaurant and service businesses. Most recently, Ms. Williams served as the Chief Executive Officer of Outfox Hospitality, parent company of Foxtrot, a high-growth modern café and convenience store, and Dom's Kitchen and Market. Prior to Foxtrot, she led innovative brands like Drybar and Hart House.
Ms. Williams has extensive restaurant experience working closely with franchise partners to accelerate growth. She spent ten years with Yum! Brands and Taco Bell between 2010 and 2020, holding various leadership positions including Chief Financial Officer and President of Taco Bell International. During her tenure, she was responsible for the brand strategy, growth, and performance of the international business across 30 countries, and drove notable operational improvements along with sales and profit growth.
"We are excited to welcome Liz Williams as our new Chief Executive Officer," said William Floyd, Chairman of the El Pollo Loco Board. "Throughout her career, Liz has demonstrated her ability to accelerate growth in food and beverage brands while simultaneously improving financial performance. We believe she has the skills and experience necessary to lead El Pollo Loco as we capitalize on the significant opportunity ahead of us."
Floyd continued, "We would also like to express our deep appreciation to Maria for her leadership as Interim Chief Executive Officer over the past three months. We are excited to benefit from her continued leadership as she helps craft and execute on our strategic vision as President and Chief Operating Officer of El Pollo Loco."
Ms. Williams commented, "I am truly honored to join El Pollo Loco and be named Chief Executive Officer of this one-of-a-kind brand. El Pollo Loco's fire-grilled chicken and high-quality, fresh ingredients create a better-for-you brand that is unparalleled in the restaurant industry. I believe that the opportunities to accelerate the growth of our brand are substantial. While the Company was born in Mexico over 40 years ago and has become an iconic West Coast brand, I believe we are just getting started. I look forward to working with the Company's exceptional management team, our team members, suppliers, and franchise partners as we execute on our strategic vision and write the next chapter for El Pollo Loco."
About Elizabeth Williams Liz Williams, 47, was the Chief Executive Officer of Outfox Hospitality, parent company of Foxtrot, a high-growth modern café and convenience store, from April 2023 to February 2024, and its President and Chief Financial Officer from June 2022 to April 2023. In December 2023 she led the merger with Dom's Kitchen and Market to form Outfox Hospitality. Prior to Foxtrot, she served as the Chief Executive&nbsp;Officer of Hart House, LLC, a vegan quick serve restaurant chain, from July 2021 to June 2022. Ms. Williams was the Chief Executive Officer of Drybar Holdings, LLC, an owner of hair salons providing blowouts and hair styling products&nbsp;and accessories, from June 2020 to 2021. From January 2018 to January 2020, she was President of Taco Bell International, part of YUM! Brands Inc., a leading operator of quick service restaurants. Prior to this role, Ms. Williams served as Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp. from October 2013 to January 2018 and Vice President, Financial Planning &amp; Analysis from 2011 to 2013. Ms. Williams spent six years at Boston Consulting Group in the Consumer and Retail practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Ms. Williams currently serves on the boards of Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>), the leading online personalized styling service for men, women and kids, and Viant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSP#NASDAQ">DSP</a>), an advertising software provider.

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Appoints Liz Williams As Chief Executive Officer And Director, Effective March 11, 2024.

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>PARTS iD (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ID#AMEX">ID</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.3% to $0.1 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.4 million. </li>
<li>Tuniu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOUR#NASDAQ">TOUR</a>) shares rose 4.99% to $0.84. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $103.9 million. </li>
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<li>Golden Heaven Group Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDHG#NASDAQ">GDHG</a>) stock declined by 4.42% to $1.3. The company's market cap stands at $67.2 million. </li>
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<li>El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) shares decreased by 2.99% to $8.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $266.0 million. 
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Buybacks

El Pollo Loco Holdings Announces Stock Repurchase Agreement With FS Equity Partners V, L.P. And FS Affiliates V, L.P. To Purchase Aggregate 1.5M Shares At Price Of $8.40/Share For Total Price Of $12.6M

Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer at El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>), reported a large acquisition of company stock options on November 9, according to a new SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001606366/000141588923014941//Archives/edgar/data/1606366/000141588923014941/0001415889-23-014941-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Fils, Chief Financial Officer at El Pollo Loco Holdings, a company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, was just awarded stock options worth 38,272 shares of LOCO. The options give Fils the right to buy the company's stock at $8.46 per share.
El Pollo Loco Holdings shares are trading down 0.01% at $8.22 at the time of this writing on Friday morning. Since the current price is $8.22, this makes Fils's 38,272 shares worth $316,509.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates the insider may have been forced to sell shares in order to receive compensation that had been promised upon being hired by the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001606366">Check Out The Full List Of El Pollo Loco Holdings's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Trades

Chief Financial Officer at El Pollo Loco Holdings Acquires Company Stock Options Worth 38,272 Shares

Laurance Roberts to Leave El Pollo Loco After 10 Years of Service as CEO and CFO &nbsp;
Chief Operating Officer Maria Hollandsworth Named Interim President and CEO
Company Has Initiated a Search for a New CEO
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced that Laurance Roberts is leaving his position as President, CEO and Director after more than 10 years at the Company. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Roberts will continue to provide consulting services to the Company through December 28, 2023.
The Board has engaged a nationally recognized executive search firm to identify a new Chief Executive Officer. While this process continues, Maria Hollandsworth, El Pollo Loco's Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of Interim President and CEO. Her appointment will help facilitate a seamless leadership transition until a new CEO is appointed.
"Larry has been an instrumental part of El Pollo Loco's history as a public company, from serving as our CFO during our initial public offering in 2014 to leading the Company as our CEO for the past two years", said William Floyd, Chairman of the El Pollo Loco Board. "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Larry for his leadership and valuable contributions to El Pollo Loco over the past 10 years. It has been a privilege to work with Larry and we wish him the best."
Mr. Roberts stated, "Being part of El Pollo Loco has been the highlight of my career, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together during my time with the Company. I look forward to working with Maria, the rest of the management team and the Board of Directors through the end of the year to ensure the Company is well-positioned for the future."
Ms. Hollandsworth commented, "I am pleased to be named Interim President and CEO of El Pollo Loco and look forward to working closely with the Board and our senior leadership team to continue to drive our strong brand forward."
Mr. Floyd continued, "Maria is a seasoned veteran with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. With extensive operational experience across multiple franchised, quick-service brands, we believe Maria is well suited to step into the role of Interim President and CEO. During her tenure at the Company, Maria has put the customer at the forefront of everything we do while driving significant operational improvements. She has been vital in creating our strategic vision and we are excited for her to lead this brand forward. The Board and management team are committed to ensuring a smooth transition, and I look forward to working closely with Maria throughout this process."
About Maria Hollandsworth Before joining El Pollo Loco in November 2022, Ms. Hollandsworth was the Regional Vice President of Operations for Dunkin', a division of multi-brand restaurant company Inspire Brands, Inc. During her tenure, she worked closely with Dunkin' franchisees to establish and execute a strategic market plan. She also led the leadership team in building strong relationships with franchisee leaders and increasing profitability through a culture of trust, respect, and improved guest satisfaction. Prior to Inspire, Ms. Hollandsworth worked for over 20 years at Jack in the Box, most recently serving as the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Operations Services from 2013 to 2018, where she successfully executed the creation and implementation of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across over 2,000 restaurants. Prior to this role, Ms. Hollandsworth held leadership roles in both company and franchise operations at Jack in the Box.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition Plan; Laurance Roberts To Leave El Pollo Loco After 10 Years Of Service As CEO And CFO; COO Maria Hollandsworth Named Interim President And CEO; Company Has Initiated A Search For A New CEO

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 35.71 percent increase over earnings of $0.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $120.40 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $120.99 million by 0.49 percent. This is a 0.43 percent increase over sales of $119.88 million the same period last year.

El Pollo Loco Holdings Q3 Adj EPS $0.19, Inline, Sales $120.40M Miss $120.99M Estimate

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) stock increased by 7.4% to $8.97 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $295.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGFV#NASDAQ">BGFV</a>) shares fell 14.6% to $6.03 during Tuesday's after-market session. Big 5 Sporting Goods's trading volume hit 79.6K shares by close, accounting for 38.0% of its average volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $135.4 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Yum China Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>) stock fell 8.87% to $47.9. This security traded at a volume of 107.4K shares come close, making up 6.1% of its average volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.8 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
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SARDAR BIGLARI, 10% Owner at El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>), reported a large insider buy on August 9, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001606366/000092189523001862//Archives/edgar/data/1606366/000092189523001862/0000921895-23-001862-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday showed that BIGLARI purchased 207,320 shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings. The total transaction amounted to $2,226,231. 
El Pollo Loco Holdings shares are trading up 4.84% at $10.61 at the time of this writing on Thursday morning.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any shareholder who owns at least 10% of a company. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates the insider may have been forced to sell shares in order to receive compensation that had been promised upon being hired by the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001606366">Check Out The Full List Of El Pollo Loco Holdings's Insider Trades.</a>
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10% Owner of El Pollo Loco Holdings Makes $2.23M Buy

El Pollo Loco Said On August 7, Entered Into A Stock Repurchase Agreement To Purchase 2.5M Shares Of Co's Common Stock, From Sellers At $10.63/Share

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.21 by 9.52 percent. This is a 9.52 percent increase over earnings of $0.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $121.49 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $124.74 million by 2.60 percent. This is a 2.11 percent decrease over sales of $124.11 million the same period last year.

El Pollo Loco Holdings Q2 Adj EPS $0.23 Beats $0.21 Estimate, Sales $121.49M Miss $124.74M Estimate

El Pollo Loco, Inc. (&quot;El Pollo Loco&quot; or &quot;Company&quot;) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>), the nation&#39;s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced during the most recent earnings call on May 4, 2023, the signing of three (3) new development agreements covering territories in Northern Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso, TX. A deal has been signed with MEQ EPL, LLC (<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=khHY6pnMcr-ZSg1eUXBSc8QrTKe2cHw5NTnws2XiveWqhzq6-lYvz56GpMLDi2TH0vRvTR1C4mqtnvJboY3hyQ==" target="_blank">www.masseq.com</a>), a company with diverse investments across key western U.S. real estate markets, for the development of 10 units over 8 years. The first restaurants are due by December 2024 for Larimer County and portions of Boulder, Broomfield and Weld Counties in Northern Colorado. The second deal was signed with CB Pollo NM 1 and CB Pollo Tx 1 for the development of 9 units in New Mexico, with the first due November 2024, and 7 units in the El Paso, TX DMA with the first due May 2025. The Company does not currently have restaurants in these territories. 
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Mass Equities Founder and CEO Drew Sobel shared, &quot;El Pollo Loco&#39;s corporate team has made it an easy decision to grow our franchise operations with them. The brand&#39;s growth over the past few years is evident and its unique offering supported by excellence in operations is a strategic fit for our portfolio of businesses. Fueled by the brand&#39;s initial success in the Colorado market, we look forward to bringing the El Pollo Loco experience to northern parts of the state.&quot;
The expansion announcement comes at a time when the Company is aggressively looking to increase its national footprint to bring more locations to more people who have not previously experienced the brand. These restaurants will be developed with the newest El Pollo Loco design offering options for dining rooms that open to a patio area and an enhanced digitized experience &ndash; including self-ordering kiosks, mobile to-go and delivery pick-up areas and digital menu boards.
&quot;When seeking out a new restaurant business to expand our portfolio, El Pollo Loco stood out as something that is missing in many of the markets we serve.&nbsp;Additionally, from growing up in the Los Angeles area, we are very familiar with the brand and there is built-in equity from people who move from California and carry the love of the brand with them,&quot; said Ashim Chopra, CEO of CB Pollo NM 1 and CB Pollo Tx 1. &quot;We&#39;re excited to bring El Pollo Loco to new markets where we know we can be successful by meeting some very distinct needs from families and health-conscious consumers who will love the freshly marinated, fire-grilled chicken that is the foundation for most of the menu items.&quot;
&quot;We&#39;re thrilled to bring MEQ EPL and CB Restaurants into our growing family of franchisees as we continue El Pollo Loco&#39;s expansion into new markets,&quot; said Brian Carmichall, El Pollo Loco&#39;s Chief Development Officer. &quot;We look forward to bringing our famous fire-grilled chicken to consumers in these markets.&quot;

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El Pollo Loco Signs New Territory Agreements For Northern Colorado, New Mexico And El Paso, Texas To Continue Brand Expansion

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) reported its Q1 earnings results on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 04:05 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
El Pollo Loco Holdings beat estimated earnings by 27.27%, reporting an EPS of $0.14 versus an estimate of $0.11.
Revenue was up $4.48 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.02 which was followed by a 7.92% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at El Pollo Loco Holdings's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
<th>Q3 2022</th>
<th>Q2 2022</th>
<th>Q1 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.12</td>
<td>0.19</td>
<td>0.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>115.35M</td>
<td>115.74M</td>
<td>124.53M</td>
<td>106.69M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>115.92M</td>
<td>119.88M</td>
<td>124.11M</td>
<td>110.05M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for El Pollo Loco Holdings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOCO/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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El Pollo Loco Holdings: Q1 Earnings Insights

El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.11 by 27.27 percent. This is a 100 percent increase over earnings of $0.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $114.53 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $113.43 million by 0.97 percent. This is a 4.07 percent increase over sales of $110.05 million the same period last year.

El Pollo Loco Holdings Q1 Adj EPS $0.14 Beats $0.11 Estimate, Sales $114.53M Beat $113.43M Estimate

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<li>Kaixin Auto Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KXIN#NASDAQ">KXIN</a>) stock rose 18.69% to $0.49. The current volume of 680.1K shares is 271.3% of Kaixin Auto Hldgs's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:30 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $96.7 million. </li>
<li>Conn's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CONN#NASDAQ">CONN</a>) stock moved upwards by 17.46% to $6.36. As of 13:30 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 1.1 million shares, making up 412.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $152.1 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.94% to $361.78. Lululemon Athletica's stock is trading at a volume of 8.7 million shares as of 13:30 EST. This is 484.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $46.1 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<li>China Liberal Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLEU#NASDAQ">CLEU</a>) shares declined by 26.62% to $0.59. Trading volume for this security as of 13:30 EST is 2.4 million, which is 1289.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.5 million. </li>
<li>El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) stock fell 12.17% to $9.05. As of 13:30 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 2.2 million shares, making up 1360.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $332.0 million. </li>
<li>Sypris Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYPR#NASDAQ">SYPR</a>) shares decreased by 11.66% to $1.82. Sypris Solutions's stock is trading at a volume of 58.4K shares as of 13:30 EST. This is 244.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $40.3 million. </li>
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<li>El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) shares fell 11.75% to $9.09. The company's market cap stands at $333.6 million. </li>
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El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.14 by 14.29 percent. This is a 5.88 percent decrease over earnings of $0.17 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $115.92 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $115.35 million by 0.50 percent. This is a 6.39 percent increase over sales of $108.96 million the same period last year.

El Pollo Loco Holdings Q4 Adj. EPS $0.16 Beats $0.14 Estimate, Sales $115.92M Beat $115.35M Estimate

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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