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Figures through September 30, 2026, from the 10-Q filed November 6, 2026
Just reported
From EL Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s results release of November 5, 2026; its quarterly report has since been filed.
Actual
$126.3M
+3.9% y/y
-2.5% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
Actual
$0.23
-8.0% y/y
-47% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
| Measure | 3 months toSep 30, 2026 | 3 months toDec 31, 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $126.3M | $123.5M | +2.26% |
| Profit | $6.9M | $7.4M | -6.54% |
| Profit per share | $0.23 | $0.25 | -8.00% |
| Free Cash Flow | $506K | $9.9M | -94.89% |
These are single quarters, not a trailing year — the figures elsewhere on this site cover twelve months and will be much larger. A seasonal business swings a long way between the two: ServiceNow earns $2.0B of free cash flow in its December quarter and $0.5B in its June one.
Compared against the same quarter a year earlier, not against an analyst forecast. A “beat” or “miss” needs a consensus estimate, which is licensed data we do not carry — and getting it wrong is worse than leaving it out.
EL Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported on November 5, 2026. We are fetching the call transcript; its summary follows once the transcript is in.
“We are thrilled to have delivered another strong quarter for El Pollo Loco. In addition to positive traffic growth, comparable sales were positive for the fourth straight quarter,”
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El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Our menu features innovative meals with Mexican flavors all made in our restaurants daily using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 500 company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants across ten U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Washington. The Company has also extended its footprint internationally, with eight licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines.
The company’s own description, as it appears at the foot of the release.
The quote and the company description come from EL Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s Item 2.02 8-K filed November 5, 2026; the table is built from its quarterly reports. Read the release on EDGAR Share prices are split- and dividend-adjusted.
Actual
$10.2M
-11% y/y
-46% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
Set against the company's own guidance and the same quarter a year earlier, not analysts' estimates, which we do not hold. Adjusted figures are the company's own non-GAAP measures, as stated in the release.