For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LOCO) has reported a -25% decline in E.P.S. from $0.28 a year ago to $0.21 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $0.80 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $0.79 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 1%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/31/24, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LOCO) stock declined by -2.6%, closing at $12.22. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 187% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -3.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
LOCO is expected to be a modest Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital.
El Pollo Loco Holdings has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. El Pollo Loco Holdings has a neutral Appreciation Score of 41 but a good Power Rating of 83, producing the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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