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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 Time Period Happy National Burrito Day! Here's where to get dealsApril 4 at 9:46 PM | msn.comNational Burrito Day deals to look for ThursdayApril 4 at 9:46 PM | msn.comNational Burrito Day 2025 deals and freebies: Chipotle, Moe’s and moreApril 4 at 9:46 PM | msn.comPrudential Financial Inc. Has $3.34 Million Stake in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)Prudential Financial Inc. grew its holdings in shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) by 332.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 289,739 shares of the restaurant operApril 4 at 3:37 AM | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Downgraded to "Hold" Rating by StockNews.comStockNews.com downgraded shares of El Pollo Loco from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday.April 3 at 11:16 PM | marketbeat.comShort Interest in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Decreases By 16.5%El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,820,000 shares, a drop of 16.5% from the February 28th total of 2,180,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 222,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.2 days. Currently, 7.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short.April 3 at 6:05 PM | marketbeat.comHappy National Burrito Day! Here are some of the best deals on burritosApril 3 at 3:56 PM | msn.comIt's National Burrito Day. These Restaurants Want In on the Action.April 3 at 3:56 PM | msn.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Rating Lowered to "Hold" at StockNews.comApril 2 at 2:37 AM | americanbankingnews.comEl Pollo Loco Announces Partnership With Dalton KnechtMarch 31, 2025 | msn.comInvestors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO)March 30, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Celebrates National Burrito Day with a 3-Day Burrito Block PartyMarch 27, 2025 | globenewswire.comEl Pollo Loco’s Employee Turnover Bests Peers: Choppin’ It UpMarch 24, 2025 | bloomberg.comBoston Partners Trims Stake in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)Boston Partners lessened its position in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) by 59.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,939 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 25,962 shMarch 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Shares Acquired by William Blair Investment Management LLCWilliam Blair Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) by 2.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,406,454March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco: A Slowdown Is Here, Back Out Of This Stock (Downgrade)March 20, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Eagle Investment Management LLC Buys 159,000 Shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)First Eagle Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) by 54.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 453,422 shares of the restaurant operator'sMarch 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comMonimus Capital Management LP Takes $935,000 Position in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)Monimus Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 80,991 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $935,00March 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comAlphaQuest LLC Buys 27,637 Shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)AlphaQuest LLC boosted its position in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) by 17,165.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,798 shares of the restaurant operator's stock afMarch 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco: Exploiting Restaurant Shutdowns For Nationwide Growth Of Pollo LocoMarch 13, 2025 | seekingalpha.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Coverage Initiated at Craig HallumCraig Hallum began coverage on El Pollo Loco in a report on Tuesday. They set a "buy" rating and a $18.00 price objective for the company.March 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comCraig-Hallum Initiates Coverage of El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) with Buy RecommendationMarch 12, 2025 | msn.comNew chicken shop owners 'excited' to open in CarlisleMarch 11, 2025 | msn.comCraig-Hallum bullish on El Pollo Loco, initiates with a BuyMarch 11, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco initiated with a Buy at Craig-HallumMarch 11, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco set for growth under new CEO, healthy menu options - analystMarch 11, 2025 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Buy" RatingStockNews.com raised El Pollo Loco from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday.March 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Earns "Hold" Rating from BenchmarkBenchmark reaffirmed a "hold" rating on shares of El Pollo Loco in a report on Monday.March 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ1 EPS Estimates for El Pollo Loco Lifted by William BlairEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) - William Blair upped their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for El Pollo Loco in a note issued to investors on Friday, March 7th. William Blair analyst S. Zackfia now anticipates that the restaurant operator will post earnings of $0.20 per shareMarch 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco sees eight to nine new franchised shops, CapEx $30M-$34MMarch 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 8, 2025 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.06 EPSEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO - Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Thursday. The restaurant operator reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.06. El Pollo Loco had a net margin of 5.11% and a return on equity of 10.34%.March 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Consumer Cyclical Companies: El Pollo LoCo (LOCO), Burlington Stores (BURL) and Costco (COST)March 7, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comTruist Financial Keeps Their Hold Rating on El Pollo LoCo (LOCO)March 7, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMarch 6, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco reports Q4 EPS 20c, consensus 14cMarch 6, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Surprises With Q4 Sales, Stock SoarsMarch 6, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 6, 2025 | seekingalpha.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results with Increased Revenue and Net IncomeMarch 6, 2025 | quiverquant.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMarch 6, 2025 | globenewswire.comLos Banos welcomes its first El Pollo LocoMarch 4, 2025 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) Stock Rating Upgraded by StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded El Pollo Loco from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Friday.March 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comEl Pollo Loco (LOCO) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayEl Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, March 6, Financial Modeling Prep reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=667434)February 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Industry Outlook Highlights Brinker International, BJ's Restaurants, Kura Sushi and El Pollo LocoFebruary 26, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comThe Hottest Fast Food Releases from El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell, and MoreFebruary 22, 2025 | msn.comAlberta Investment Management Corp Acquires Shares of 99,000 El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)Alberta Investment Management Corp bought a new position in shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 99,000 shares of the restaurant operatFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.com3 Reasons to Sell LOCO and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadFebruary 21, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEl Pollo Loco Meal On a DietFebruary 20, 2025 | msn.comEl Pollo Loco Expands Popular Mango Habanero Flavor to TostadasFebruary 20, 2025 | globenewswire.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on Thursday, March 6, 2025February 18, 2025 | globenewswire.com Remove Ads Get El Pollo Loco News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for LOCO and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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