El Pollo Loco (LOCO) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 6 analyst ratings
Based on 3 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $17.00 from $15.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Maintained | Buy | $21.00 from $18.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Freedom Capital Markets | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $22.00 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $15.00 from $13.00 | May 11, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Maintained | Buy | $18.00 from $14.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Maintained | Buy | $16.00 from $14.00 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $14.00 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $13.00 from $12.00 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Initiated Coverage | Neutral | — | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $12.00 from $11.00 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Buy | $13.50 from $12.00 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Craig-Hallum | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $18.00 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Benchmark | Maintained | Hold | — | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $13.00 from $12.00 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Benchmark | Maintained | Hold | — | May 23, 2024 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $12.00 from $10.00 | May 3, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for LOCO stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) is $20.00, with a high estimate of $22.00 and a low of $17.00, across 3 analysts.
Is LOCO a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering El Pollo Loco currently average a Buy rating: 4 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell, from 6 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for LOCO?
The average price target of $20.00 implies 30.98% upside from the last price of $15.27.
What is the latest analyst rating on LOCO?
On Aug 10, 2026, DA Davidson maintained El Pollo Loco at Neutral with a price target of $17.00.
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