LOCO
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.Data: 2026-07-31
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.
Quick Stats
Jul 31, 202664.5
AI Score
BUY0.65
Volume Ratio
Aug 06, 2026
Next Earnings
18
+ve Days (30d)
12
-ve Days (30d)
LOCO Stock Summary
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
LOCO is currently trading at $16.46, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $12.62, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $8.985 to $17.4.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $15.63, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 55.597, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.237, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates LOCO at 64.5/100 with a BUY recommendation.
LOCO (El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 55.597 |
| CMF (20) | -0.237 |
| ROC (10) | -0.784 |
| ADX (14) | 24.083 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.157 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -57.143 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -28.205 |
| MFI (14) | 45.734 |
LOCO Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
LOCO Price vs Max Options Open Interest
LOCO Max Change In Options Open Interest
LOCO Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
LOCO Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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LOCO Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
LOCO Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
2nd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is above both the 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
LOCO Moving Averages Analysis
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jul 31, 2026
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jul 31, 2026
LOCO (El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jul 31, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 16.16 |
| 20 | 16.32 |
| 30 | 16.34 |
| 50 | 15.63 |
| 100 | 14.61 |
| 200 | 12.62 |
LOCO Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 14.0252 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 16.697 |
| Market Cap ($) | 503.4 million |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 0.99 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 0.0587 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | -- |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 0.9733 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 1.08 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 18.70 |
| Most Recent Quarter |