ATLASEl Pollo Loco (LOCO) earnings date: Nov 5, 2026
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) reports earnings for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 on Thu, Nov 5, 2026, after the close. Analysts expect EPS of $0.24.
Source: company filings and exchange data · Updated Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on LOCO
| Last price | $15.45 (+1.0%) |
|---|---|
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.0% |
| Earnings beat history | Beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 5 reports |
These figures come from the same calibrated model and valuation as the El Pollo Loco stock page. They describe an ordinary period, not the earnings reaction itself, which is usually wider and can go either way.
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LOCO earnings at a glance
| Next report (confirmed) | Thu, Nov 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | After the close |
| Period | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $0.24 |
| Last report | Aug 6, 2026 · Beat |
| Beat rate (last 5 reports) | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Average EPS surprise | +47.6% |
| Average move around a report | ±7.6% (last 5) |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants |
El Pollo Loco earnings history: last 5 reports
El Pollo Loco last reported on Aug 6, 2026: EPS of $0.30 against an estimate of $0.28 (+7.1% surprise), a beat.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.28 | $0.30 | +7.1% | Beat | -10.8% |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.22 | $0.28 | +27.3% | Beat | +4.6% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.20 | $0.25 | +25.0% | Beat | +14.3% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.06 | $0.15 | +150.0% | Beat | +0.8% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.21 | $0.27 | +28.6% | Beat | +7.5% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it, so it captures the reaction whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
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El Pollo Loco earnings: frequently asked questions
When does El Pollo Loco (LOCO) report earnings?
El Pollo Loco is scheduled to report on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after the close. ATLAS only shows a confirmed date when the company or the exchange data provides one; check the investor relations page for the call details.
What is the EPS estimate for LOCO?
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 is $0.24 per share (USD). Estimates can change before the report.
How often does LOCO beat earnings estimates?
Of its last 5 reports with a recorded result, El Pollo Loco beat the EPS estimate 5 times; the average surprise was +47.6%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How much does LOCO move around earnings?
Over its last 5 reports the stock moved an average of 7.6% (absolute, from the close before the report day to the close after it), and finished higher 4 of 5 times.
Did El Pollo Loco beat earnings estimates last quarter?
El Pollo Loco last reported on Aug 6, 2026: EPS of $0.30 against an estimate of $0.28 (+7.1% surprise), a beat.
How much does LOCO usually move in a day?
On a normal trading day the ATLAS model puts LOCO’s one-day range at about ±2.0%, with a 50% chance of closing higher. This is not an options-implied earnings move; earnings days are usually wider.
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