El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)

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News: $LOCO El Pollo Loco Brings the Holidays to Life with Three Classic Holiday Offerings Worthy of Becoming a New Tradition

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc.  (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO ), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, brings back its handmade Chicken Tamales just in time for the hol...

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News: $LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q3 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

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LOCO’s Chicken is disgusting.

Back to shorting

Jmo

Exactly!! How many years have they failed?

Loco needs to begin setting standards for restaurants. Brand needs to be freshened up a bit but luckily their menu still works people looking for a healthy but good tasting food.

LOCO not taking advantage of Chipotle opportunity. The already small window is closing......

Pollo Loco Target $5.00

jmo

Pollo Loco Slowly Coming Back.............

SOURCE: Q1 2016 SEC COMPANY FILINGS.

Zoe's and Shake Shack are expanding revenue at a much faster pace than El Pollo Loco. To be fair, El Pollo Loco has been in business for over 36 years. Though it made its debut on the public markets only recently, in July 2014, it hasn't generated quite the sustained market buzz that the more recent IPOs of Zoe's and Shake Shack have.

Still, El Pollo Loco has undoubtedly stagnated as of late, and it shows in the paltry 0.7% comparable-store sales growth achieved in its most recent quarter. The company should be raising comparable sales at least within spitting distance of its competitors.

Management's solution to driving comps is twofold. First, the company is intensifying its marketing. El Pollo Loco named a new marketing agency of record, Harmelin Media, in April. The restaurant franchise will begin ramping up direct mail as well as radio and digital advertising, and it even intends to tweak external store signage, with the goal of better educating customers about its menu.

The chain has also begun testing a mobile app that will form the basis for a digital platform to more directly engage customers and build loyalty. Management has indicated that the app will move out of beta to a formal launch in 2016.

El Pollo Loco would gain much momentum from these efforts to improve comps, as it's already increasing its location count at a fairly brisk clip. While Zoe's and Shake Shack will each grow their total restaurant bases by roughly 13% through the next three quarters of this year, El Pollo Loco's pace isn't that far behind for a company that's much older. If it hits the top of its projected store opening range, El Pollo Loco will expand its store base by about 7% through the next three quarters of 2016.

Having lost 53% of its value since its IPO, El Pollo Loco has the market dismissing and discounting it, even though it tends to exhibit higher profitability relative to its peers. However, its revenue issues aren't unsolvable, and while it doesn't sport Shake Shack's 43% growth rate, it's capable of faster top-line improvement and deserves a higher multiple. In other words, El Pollo Loco is cheap, but it's also very likely undervalued.
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Anyone Here See El Pollo Loco.........
Going Private ?
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LOCO will take a while as they are continuing to expand. It could take a number of years before we see something solid here...I don't know. I like LOCO and got out in the 14's fortunately. I am surprised at this drop today and the $9.58 52 week low could be tested. If that falls, I could see fives.

Management needs to get on the ball and stop the waste and protect their bottom line.

What Will It Take To LOCO Going Again ??

New Management Team ??

20% miss. LOCO is one I have been watching. I made some money here in the past, but still watching.

That doesn't surprise me, that's why it's best to ignore rumors.This happens to pump and dumps all the time people bashing a stock so they can short or pick up cheap shares on the rebound . The market isn't long term investing anymore it based on who can out bluff the other . When the price fell my stops kicked in and took me out of this. I will continue to watch it and may take a position later after their next report. If your still in just wait it out or cut losses . It may come back . I am looking at oil and gas plays . Check that sector they are on the rebound . I like WTI , SDRL to name a few . Later Coin

Coin, From Yahoo Market Pulse......

goosemoose42
Josh, I don t believe this! Sun Trust downgraded $LOCO two days ago & now they bought 30,000 shs of $LOCO in ONT.

Yes! This tells The Story !
There have been several messages thru out the messages boards how this repeats. In several cases it's right on, but others are just made up lies.
Hopefully, LOCO is just a fund wanting cheap shares. We need good numbers to keep the share price going up.

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Analyst must have wanted some cheap shares, I was there over the weekend and they still are busy as all get out. 428 locations and growing. I will be adding on the dips.

This Could Be Why The Run... Short Covering..
Short % Increase / Decrease 5 % This Was 31% Ago.....
EL Pollo Loco Holdings Incorporated
$ 14.21
LOCO
0.69
Short Squeeze Ranking™
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Daily Short Sale Volume
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Daily Naked Short Selling List
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Short Interest (Shares Short)
2,367,200
Short Interest Ratio (Days To Cover)
6.3
Short Percent of Float
11.00 %
Short % Increase / Decrease
5 %
Short Interest (Shares Short) - Prior
2,260,900

I havent heard a thing.

Anyone Else Hear Of This ??...........

goosemoose42
Pete & M.I.F. it looks like $LOCO will open 30 restaurants in 2016. Looking for it to move up to 16-17$ during earnings week.
stocktwits Tue, Apr 12, 2016, 01:53 PM EST

Am I the only one watching this make us money? Everyone else must be there eating! Go Loco

I know they are expanding , I ate at one of their locations a few times and it was very good each time and well managed. I will be taking a postion soon. CoinCounter

Anyone Else Hear This Rumor ????

Yahoo Message Board........

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goosemoose42 goosemoose42
Josh,Pete & M.I.F. Talking with Janson. A $YUM buyout price offering of the $LOCO brand,properties & stock could be 24$-27$ PS.
stocktwits 17 hours 58 minutes ago

detearing, Is This Good or Bad ?............

El Pollo Loco (LOCO), the eatery known for its fire-grilled chicken and which bills itself as a faster fast casual, said Chief Operating Officer Kay Bogeajis left the company, effective on March 30, “to pursue personal interests.” Her responsibilities will be transitioned to others while the company looks for a successor.

Pollo Loco also added William Floyd and Carol Lynton to its board, effective April 1. Floyd was COO of Taco Bell and KFC, both of which were part of PepsiCo‘s (PEP) restaurant division. Lynton is co-founder and operating partner of the Dinex Group, a specialty restaurant business, and also co-founded Telebank, an Internet bank.
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Not sure either...They are adding stores and pps will be fine in time.

Looks Like Something Is Going On With LOCO !
The Last Few Days The Stock Price And Volume Have Been Going Up.
Any Ideas ? Not Complaining ! I Like The Color GREEN....
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They are constructing new stores and Home Depot did the same...it wasn't until they slowed down did the stock really solidify. I am in with a grin and will add on the dips. Goal is to break and hold $20 and this could be real solid.

Ask Matt ! About Pollo Loco........

Ask Matt: Is it crazy to buy El Pollo Loco?
Matt Krantz, USA TODAY 1:38 p.m. EDT March 14, 2016
AP NASDAQ WELCOMES EL POLLO LOCO, INC. PEX
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Q: Is it crazy to invest in El Pollo Loco?

A: El Pollo Loco (LOCO) sizzled from the start, as shares of the grilled chicken chain jumped on their first day of trading in 2014. The stock has been driving investors crazy since then.

El Pollo Loco, which means “The Crazy Chicken” in Spanish, has turned cold for investors. Shares have lost more than a third of their value over the past 12 months. The stock dropped another $1.24, or 8%, to $13.89 Friday after the company reported 4% lower quarterly revenue of $86.3 million. The disappointing and lower revenue overshadowed the fact the company’s adjusted earnings per share rose 7% and was better than expected. El Pollo Loco’s business took a hit last year when it attempted to drive prices higher and cut back on value menus. Since then, the $5 menu featuring combination meals has been brought back. Analysts are forecasting the company to get back on the growth track. Revenue is expected to rise 11% this year to $394 million and profit is expected to rise nearly 3% to 73 cents a share, says S&P Global Market Intelligence. Shares aren’t cheap, trading for 23 times earnings over the past 12 months. But analysts think the return to growth makes the stock a “buy.”

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detearing! What's your target on LOCO ?

Thanks

Not the greatest earnings release. Will look to add if it drops more.

Sinking ship!$$$

Looks amazing should be under $10 soon. Will stay short!

jmo

More eyes coming on heels of Chipotle


troubles


low cal options, etc..

just my guess but chart looks like it could fill the gap
back to 17. I would stop out $16.80 or so if it runs there

detearing,,,,Pollo Loco Rides Again..............

Sidoti initiated coverage on El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) with a Buy rating and a price target of $17.00.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on El Pollo Loco click here. For more ratings news on El Pollo Loco click here.

Shares of El Pollo Loco closed at $12.27 yesterday.

Good Start For 2016...........

Detearing......Pollo Loco, Looking Good For 2016....

Will Slabaugh of Stephens Inc. Recognized for Top Pick of 2015
Predictions for 2016 Announced

El Pollo Loco (LOCO) – Andy Barish, Jefferies, “El Pollo Loco is our top pick in 2016 as we believe the company will return to positive same-store sales with more balance of value and premium products and new unit growth will continue to ramp to high single-digits. We like the California positioning as we believe the state will continue to see a good sales environment as minimum wage increases drive demand. LOCO will have lower chicken costs to help offset wage-related margin pressure and drive double-digit EPS gains. The stock has an attractive valuation at around 17x 2016 P/E and 9x EV/EBITDA.”

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LOCO Finally Looking Good.........

These 3 Food Stocks Are Mighty Tempting
By TIMOTHY COLLINS Follow | DEC 23, 2015 | 11:50 AM EST | 0

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Stock quotes in this article: LOCO, WING, K, GIS
The best part of the holidays is food. All right, the family, the smiles, the sharing, the friends and all that stuff ain't half-bad either, but who doesn't look forward to eating over the holidays? It's the whole reason health clubs exist. All right, I'm exaggerating there, too, but isn't the first week of January like an entire week of Black Fridays for the weight-loss/fitness sector? But I digress, so back to food.

Normally, I don't equate chicken to Christmas, but El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is on my breakout list again and looking much better this time around. Joining LOCO is Wingstop (WING) on the chicken tour. These are similar charts, but do have some subtle differences.

LOCO looks to be the stronger of the two. The bottom is longer and better defined and the stock is trading above the 10-day simple moving average (SMA) here. Also, we have the Relative Strength Index (RSI) breaking out along with price.

Oh Yes ! Ho Ho Ho...........

Christmas Rally ??????????

Ho! Ho! Ho!..........

Choo Choo Choo ............
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Amen ! To That !............

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This can shoot back to thirty in a hury...forty in a year if they begin to serve beer.

WOW! Looks Like The MM'S .........................

Are Holding Pollo Loco Up By The Wings.....

Oh Yes !!!

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LOCO bottoming imo.

Looks Like Funds Looking At Pollo Loco.........

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/here-is-what-hedge-funds-think-about-el-pollo-loco-holdings-inc-loco-400319/

They need a better management team.

jmo

detearing,, What Are The Chances That Someone

With Deep Pockets Comes In And Finances A Ton Of Store Openings ?

Just Saying !!!!!!

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Hope LOCO can get over $15 to short again. JMO

detearing,,, According To Equities............

Consensus recommendation

As of Dec 01, 2015, the consensus forecast amongst 7 polled investment analysts covering El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts deteriorated on Nov 13, 2015. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to purchase equity in El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc.

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$29.20 is 52 week high...LOCO can get back, imo. Been down in the dumps too long...need Donkey Kong Strong...staying Long.

Hope it goes north of $15. i want to short LOCO again.

jmo

OK! Here's The Scoop !!!!!!

Guggenheim Securities Initiates Coverage on El Pollo Loco Holdings at Buy, Announces $18.00 PT
Paul Quintaro , Benzinga Staff Writer
November 30, 2015 4:36pm

Looks Like A Great Start !

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