El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2012 to 2025
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LOCO EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
LOCO Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.6% | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 21.9% | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| 2023 | 19.9% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 17.8% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 21.8% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $26M, reflecting +4.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.90 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LOCO's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +5.8%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $42M in fiscal 2014.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 28.6%, operating margin of 8.7%, and net margin of 5.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including JACK (-$69M net income, -5.5% margin), TXRH ($415M net income, 6.9% margin), SHAK ($41M net income, 3.2% margin), LOCO has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare LOCO vs JACK →
LOCO Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
LOCO Historical Earnings Data (2012–2025)
14 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26M | +3.1% | $42M | $0.90 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| 2024 | $26M | +0.5% | $41M | $0.86 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| 2023 | $26M | +22.8% | $40M | $0.74 | 5.5% | 8.5% |
| 2022 | $21M | -28.6% | $30M | $0.57 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | $29M | +19.0% | $41M | $0.80 | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| 2020 | $24M | -1.7% | $34M | $0.68 | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| 2019 | $25M | +376.9% | $38M | $0.67 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| 2018 | -$9M | -204.4% | -$9M | $-0.23 | -2.1% | -2.2% |
| 2017 | $9M | -53.0% | $7M | $0.22 | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| 2016 | $18M | -23.8% | $35M | $0.47 | 4.8% | 9.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LOCO stock.
Is LOCO growing earnings?
LOCO EPS of $0.90 reflects slowing growth at +4.7%, below the 5-year CAGR of +5.8%. TTM net income is $26M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are LOCO's profit margins?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. net margin is +5.4%, with operating margin at +8.7%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are LOCO's earnings?
LOCO earnings data spans 2012-2025. The current earnings trend is +4.7% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.