Quarterly ResultMay 8, 2026, 05:12 PM
El Pollo Loco Q1 Net Income +48.8% to $8.16M; EPS $0.28
AI Summary
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. reported a significant increase in net income and diluted EPS for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2026. Total revenue also saw a healthy rise, primarily driven by company-operated restaurant revenue. The company improved its financial position by reducing its revolver loan balance and maintaining substantial borrowing availability.
Key Highlights
- Net income increased by 48.8% to $8.16 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2026.
- Diluted EPS rose by 42.1% to $0.27 for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2026.
- Total revenue grew by 5.9% to $126.18 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2026.
- Company-operated restaurant revenue increased by 7.7% to $105.92 million.
- The revolver loan balance decreased to $44.0 million as of April 1, 2026, from $51.0 million.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $3.9 million as of April 1, 2026.
- The company had $95.7 million in borrowing availability under its 2022 Revolver.
- Stock-based compensation expense was $1.29 million for the quarter.