Q1 2026 earnings call recap: 5.8% comps, margin expansion, stronger 2026 EBITDA guidance, digital growth & risks—read now.

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended April 1, 2026.

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COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO) on Thursday reported earnings of $8.2 million in its first quarter. The Costa Mesa, California-based company said ...

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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.

Earnings beat expectations: Adjusted EPS for Q1 was $0.28, exceeding estimates by $0.06, while revenue of $126.2 million also topped forecasts. Guidance raised: The company now projects 2026 ...

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