El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Earnings History
Steady Earner14 years of earnings data (2012–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $34M, reflecting +4.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.14 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 ($34M net income, -5.5% margin), TXRH ($419M net income, 6.9% margin), SHAK ($44M net income, 3.2% margin), LOCO has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare LOCO vs JACK →
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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% |
| 2015 | $24M | -43.4% | $49M | $0.62 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| 2014 | $42M | +351.7% | $49M | $1.24 | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| 2013 | -$17M | -114.5% | $42M | $-0.45 | -5.4% | 13.5% |
| 2012 | -$8M | - | $33M | $-0.21 | -2.7% | 11.3% |
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LOCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LOCO stock.
What is LOCO earnings per share (EPS)?
LOCO trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.14, reflecting +4.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +5.8%. Complete EPS history from 2012 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s net income?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) trailing twelve-month net income is $34M as of 2025. Earnings grew +4.7% year-over-year. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has been profitable for 7 consecutive years.
Is LOCO profitable?
Yes, LOCO is profitable with a TTM net income of $34M and a net profit margin of +5.4%. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has generated profits for 7 consecutive years.
What is LOCO's earnings growth rate?
LOCO compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +4.7%, 3-Year: +16.4%, 5-Year: +5.8%, 10-Year: +3.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2012 to 2025.
What are LOCO's profit margins?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. net profit margin is +5.4%, operating margin is +8.7%, and gross margin is +28.6%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +9.6%.
Is LOCO growing earnings?
LOCO earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +4.7% trails the 5-year CAGR of +5.8%. TTM net income is $34M.
What was LOCO's best earnings year?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $42M, achieved in fiscal year 2014. Earnings history on this page spans 2012 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LOCO's earnings last quarter?
LOCO's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $7M with diluted EPS of $0.23. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.