Latest Earnings Results: Q3 '26
Estimated EPS
$0.24
Reported EPS
$0.24
Surprise
+1.41%
Estimated Rev
$127.03M
Reported Rev
$126.31M
Surprise
-0.57%
• Reported GAAP EPS of $0.24 down -11.11% YoY • Reported revenue of $126.31M up 3.94% YoY • El Pollo Loco updated fiscal 2026 expectations to system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of approximately 4.5%, G&A expense of $52.5M, and reiterated Adjusted EBITDA of $68M.
Bullish Takeaway
El Pollo Loco posted 5.0% system-wide comparable sales growth with positive traffic and a fourth straight positive comparable-sales quarter, higher restaurant contribution, and plans for 25-30 restaurant openings in 2027.
Bearish Takeaway
El Pollo Loco reported lower operating and net income, franchise revenue declined amid lower POS pass-through revenue, and the company identifies franchisee dependence and franchisees economic vulnerability as risks.
Generated by Stocktwits using AI and company-reported earnings data for Q3 '26. This recap is intended to help readers understand the quarter quickly. Verify key figures in the linked source materials; the summary may contain errors and is not investment advice.
Historical Earnings
Quarterly
Annual
EPS
Revenue
| Fiscal Period | Estimated | Reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4 '26 | $0.17 | -- | -- | N/A |
Q3 '26 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 1.41% | BEAT |
Q2 '26 | $0.28 | $0.30 | 7.78% | BEAT |
Q1 '26 | $0.22 | $0.28 | 29.63% | BEAT |
Q4 '25 | $0.20 | $0.25 | 24.60% | BEAT |