El Pollo Loco (LOCO) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) recently:

• 3/13/2026 – El Pollo Loco was given a new $11.00 price target by DA Davidson.
• 3/13/2026 – El Pollo Loco had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by William Blair.
• 3/13/2026 – El Pollo Loco had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $12.00 to $13.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 3/13/2026 – El Pollo Loco was upgraded by Benchmark Co. from “hold” to “buy”. They now have a $14.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/6/2026 – El Pollo Loco is now covered by DA Davidson. They set a “neutral” rating and a $11.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/21/2026 – El Pollo Loco had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-style fire-grilled chicken and complementary menu offerings. The company’s signature product is its marinated, flame-grilled chicken, which is prepared in an open-flame rotisserie and served in a variety of formats including tacos, burritos, bowls and salads. In addition to its core chicken offerings, El Pollo Loco menu items feature fresh-made salsas, guacamole, sides such as charro beans and fresh tortillas, as well as a selection of beverages and desserts.

Founded in 1975 in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico, by Juan Francisco Ochoa, the concept expanded into the United States in 1980 with its first U.S.