Overview
El Pollo Loco Q3 revenue missed analyst expectations, per LSEG data
Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats consensus
Company opened its 500th restaurant, highlighting expansion efforts
Outlook
Company plans to open at least ten system-wide restaurants in 2025
Capital spending projected between $28.0 mln and $30.0 mln
G&A expenses expected between $47.5 mln and $49.5 mln, excluding one-time costs
Result Drivers
TRAFFIC GROWTH - Positive traffic growth driven by targeted value and innovations, enhancing brand equity
MARGIN EXPANSION - Margin expansion achieved through operational efficiencies and higher menu prices
FRANCHISE REVENUE - Increase in franchise revenue due to new restaurant openings and POS system rollout
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Miss | $121.50 mln | $123.41 mln (5 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $0.27 | $0.21 (5 Analysts) |
Q3 EPS | $0.25 | ||
Q3 Adjusted Net Income | $7.80 mln | ||
Q3 Net Income | $7.40 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | $17.40 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Income | $11.50 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the restaurants & bars peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is $15.00, about 36.6% above its October 29 closing price of $9.51
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