El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, May 7, 2026
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El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) will report first quarter 2026 results and host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET. CEO Liz Williams and CFO Ira Fils will lead the call. A press release will be issued shortly after market close and a replay and webcast archive will be available through the company website until May 21, 2026.
The live dial-in, replay number, passcode, and webcast access are provided for investors and media.
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News Market Reaction – LOCO
In the Apr 16 session, LOCO gained 0.07%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Earnings date Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.8% | Announced date and details for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Prior earnings-date scheduling news led to a modest positive move of 1.78%, suggesting mild anticipation rather than sharp repricing on these calendar updates.
Over recent months, El Pollo Loco has mixed operational updates with earnings communication. The last tagged earnings date notice on Feb 25, 2026 set expectations for fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and saw the stock rise 1.78%. That was followed by actual Q4 2025 earnings on Mar 12, 2026 and ongoing menu and loyalty initiatives, framing today’s Q1 2026 call scheduling as another step in a regular disclosure cadence.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter 2026 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-493-6780. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 13757076. The replay will be available until Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The conference call will also be webcast live from the Company's corporate website at investor.elpolloloco.com under the “Events & Presentations” page. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the corporate website shortly after the call has concluded.
About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Named by USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards as a “Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food” two years in a row, our menu features innovative meals with Mexican-inspired flavors made daily in our restaurants using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants across nine U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The company has also extended its footprint internationally, with licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. For more information or to place an order, visit the Loco Rewards app or ElPolloLoco.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X.
Investor Contact:
Investors@elpolloloco.com
Media Contact:
Brittney Shaffer
El Pollo Loco
Director of Brand Communications
media@elpolloloco.com
