LOCO at a glance
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO, SEC CIK 1606366) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 13, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 7, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 25, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 25, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported revenue of $490.0 million (up 3.6% from FY2024) and net income of $26.5 million. Diluted EPS was $0.90.
- As of June 30, 2026, 29 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) shares worth $190.6 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by BIGLARI, SARDAR on August 7, 2026 of 550 shares at $17.06 per share.
- In the last 90 days, LOCO insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 15 open-market sales ($3.4M) on Form 4, a net sale of $3.4M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $490.0M
- +3.6% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 15 sells
- Net −$3.4M
- 13F holders
- 29 funds
- $190.6M · +1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 25, 2026
- Item 5.02
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jul 1, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $129.6M, up 3.0% YoY from $125.8M
- Operating margin 14.4% vs 9.0% YoY; net margin 9.9% vs 5.6%
- Company-operated revenue $108.1M, up 3.7%; franchise revenue $12.9M, down 3.8%
- 2026 headwinds: California labor costs, inflation, tariffs, food and paper costs
Risk Factors
- No material changes to 10-K risk factors for year ended December 31, 2025
- Credit facility term extended to August 4, 2031, reducing near-term refinancing risk
- 2022 Revolver borrowings $26.0 million after $4.0 million paydown as of July 29, 2026
- Share repurchase program authorized up to $40.0 million, with no program repurchases during the quarter
AI summary of the LOCO 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Damon Thomas appointed Chief Operating Officer effective September 21, 2026, reporting to CEO Elizabeth Williams
- Former Shake Shack operations executive, bringing multi-brand restaurant operations experience
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended July 1, 2026
- Press release issued August 6, 2026, with financial details in Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue rose to $129.6M from $125.8M, supported by 3.9% system-wide comparable sales growth
- Restaurant contribution margin improved to 19.5% from 19.1%, signaling better pricing, operating efficiency, and sales leverage
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Board-approved Equity Incentive Plan amendment remains subject to stockholder approval
- Potential changes to executive compensation and equity awards, pending shareholder vote
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Quorum established with 26,789,139 shares represented, or 87.96% of outstanding shares
- Tana Davila and Frank Garrido elected Class III directors through the 2027 annual meeting
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fils Ira | F | Aug 23, 2026 | 7,213 | $16.03 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Aug 7, 2026 | 550 | $17.06 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Aug 7, 2026 | 550 | $17.06 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Aug 5, 2026 | 40,000 | $16.90 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Aug 5, 2026 | 40,000 | $16.90 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Aug 3, 2026 | 10,000 | $16.73 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Aug 3, 2026 | 10,000 | $16.73 |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | Sell | Jul 30, 2026 | 273 | $16.70 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $473.0M | $490.0M |
| Operating Income | - | $41.2M | $42.0M |
| Net Income | $25.6M | $25.7M | $26.5M |
| Op. Margin | - | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Net Margin | - | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $592.3M | $592.0M | $606.6M |
| Equity | - | $260.7M | $291.1M |
| ROE | - | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | $0.74 | $0.86 | $0.90 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $46.8M | $48.1M |
| CapEx | $21.3M | $19.1M | $22.6M |
Source: XBRL data in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate LOCO share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 29 | $190.6M |
| Q1 2026 | 28 | $139.9M |
| Q4 2025 | 24 | $99.3M |
| Q3 2025 | 24 | $90.1M |
| Q2 2025 | 28 | $95.3M |
| Q1 2025 | 23 | $79.8M |
| Q4 2024 | 19 | $75.3M |
| Q3 2024 | 17 | $65.9M |
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- Fifth Third Bancorp−17 (-9%)
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 192 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
LOCO filing archive
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10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Sep 25, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 25, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 6, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 21, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2026 | - | - | |
| 8-K | May 29, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 28, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 4 | May 12, 2026 | - | - | |
| 10-Q | May 8, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 7, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
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LOCO SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are LOCO insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 15 open-market sales worth $3.4 million by 1 insider on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold LOCO stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($41.7 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($34.8 million), Goldman Sachs Group ($21.3 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($18.8 million), Two Sigma Investments ($15.4 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was LOCO's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) reported revenue of $490.0 million (up 3.6% from FY2024) and net income of $26.5 million. Diluted EPS was $0.90. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What did LOCO report in its latest 8-K?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) filed an 8-K on September 25, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). Damon Thomas appointed Chief Operating Officer effective September 21, 2026, reporting to CEO Elizabeth Williams.
What are the latest LOCO SEC filings?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 13, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 7, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 25, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 25, 2026.
What is LOCO's SEC CIK number?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1606366. EDGAR lists every LOCO filing under that number.
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