El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.LOCOEarnings & Financial Report
El Pollo Loco, Inc., is a restaurant chain based in the United States, specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken. Restaurant service consists of dine-in and take-out, with some locations offering drive-through options. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, and operates about 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants in the Southwestern United States.
LOCO Q1 FY2026 Key Financial Metrics
Revenue
$126.2M
Gross Profit
N/A
Operating Profit
$12.2M
Net Profit
$8.2M
Gross Margin
N/A
Operating Margin
9.7%
Net Margin
6.5%
YoY Growth
5.9%
EPS
$0.27
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Q1 FY2026 Financial Summary
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $126.2M (up 5.9% YoY) for Q1 FY2026, with a net profit of $8.2M (up 48.8% YoY) (6.5% margin).
Key Financial Metrics
| Total Revenue | $126.2M |
|---|---|
| Net Profit | $8.2M |
| Gross Margin | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 9.7% |
| Report Period | Q1 FY2026 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Annual Revenue by Year
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. annual revenue history includes year-by-year totals (for example, 2025 revenue was $490.0M).
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Quarterly Revenue & Net Profit History
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. results over the last 8 reported quarters, including revenue, net profit and year-over-year growth.
| Quarter | Revenue | Revenue YoY | Net Profit | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $126.2M | +5.9% | $8.2M | 6.5% |
| Q4 FY2025 | $123.5M | +8.1% | $6.5M | 5.3% |
| Q3 FY2025 | $121.5M | +0.9% | $7.4M | 6.1% |
| Q2 FY2025 | $125.8M | +3.0% | $7.1M | 5.6% |
| Q1 FY2025 | $119.2M | +2.6% | $5.5M | 4.6% |
| Q4 FY2024 | $114.3M | +1.8% | $6.0M | 5.2% |
| Q3 FY2024 | $120.4M | -0.0% | $6.2M | 5.1% |
| Q2 FY2024 | $122.2M | +0.6% | $7.6M | 6.2% |
Income Statement
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $122.2M | $120.4M | $114.3M | $119.2M | $125.8M | $121.5M | $123.5M | $126.2M |
| YoY Growth | 0.6% | -0.0% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 8.1% | 5.9% |
Balance Sheet
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | $593.8M | $590.0M | $592.0M | $590.5M | $596.8M | $602.7M | $606.6M | $609.1M |
| Liabilities | $345.3M | $334.8M | $331.3M | $324.8M | $322.6M | $319.8M | $315.6M | $306.6M |
| Equity | $248.6M | $255.2M | $260.7M | $265.7M | $274.2M | $282.9M | $291.1M | $302.5M |
Cash Flow
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $17.0M | $13.0M | $5.6M | $4.7M | $14.1M | $15.3M | $13.9M |