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El Pollo Loco LOCO Q2 2026 earnings

Reported August 6, 2026 · After market close

Revenue$129.6MMiss by $722.2K
EPS$0.30Beat by $0.02
Revenue estimate$130.3M
EPS estimate$0.28
We are pleased with the continued momentum reflected in our second quarter results, with systemwide same-store sales growth of 3.9% and restaurant-level margins of 19.5%. Our extensive menu innovation pipeline, continued improvement on operational excellence, and enhanced digital engagement are working together to drive increased sales and new unit development. As we look ahead, we remain focused on driving sustainable traffic growth across our system, maintaining the margin discipline we've demonstrated, and thoughtfully growing El Pollo Loco across the country.
Liz Williams

Next report

Oct 29, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$127.1M
EPS estimate$0.25

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$129.6M+3.0%
Operating income$18.7M+65.3%
Net income$12.8M+80.2%
EPS (diluted)$0.43+79.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$13.3M+47.8%
Total debt$189.5M0.0%
Total equity$317.0M+15.6%
Total assets$618.8M+3.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$31.7M+124%
CapEx$8.5M+68.3%
Free cash flow$23.3M+156%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 09/17/26
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Market cap$442.19M+48.5%
Enterprise value$618.42M+29.3%
P/E12.7×+0.6×
P/S0.9×+0.3×

Profitability

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Operating margin10.5%+2.3pp
Net margin7%+1.8pp
FCF margin8.2%+3.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.8%+2.3pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.1×
Current ratio0.4×+0.1×

Segments

By segment

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Single Reportable$129.6M+3.0%

By product

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Franchise$12.9M-3.8%

FAQ

When did El Pollo Loco report Q2 2026 earnings?
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) reported Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026 after market close.
What were El Pollo Loco's Q2 2026 revenue and EPS?
El Pollo Loco reported revenue of $129.6M and eps of $0.30 for Q2 2026.
Did El Pollo Loco beat estimates in Q2 2026?
Revenue missed the consensus estimate of $130.3M by $722.2K. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.02.
How did El Pollo Loco's Q2 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 3.0% from $125.8M a year earlier and eps grew 7.1% from $0.28.
Where can I find El Pollo Loco's Q2 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0001606366-26-000044) and the 10-Q periodic report (0001606366-26-000047) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.