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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
El Pollo Loco Holdings gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it once.
Tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 29.0%–29.5% (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed 29.0%–29.5% (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed 29.0%–29.5% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Capital expenditures
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $37.0M–$40.0M (May 7, 2026) → lowered $33.0M–$37.0M (Aug 6, 2026) → lowered $33.0M–$35.0M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $67.5M–$69.5M (May 7, 2026) → raised $68.0M–$70.0M (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $68.0M–$70.0M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $126M (+4% year over year), operating margin 8.1%, net earnings $6.9M, operating cash flow $7.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does El Pollo Loco Holdings beat its guidance?
El Pollo Loco Holdings gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it once.
How often does El Pollo Loco Holdings raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it once since May 7, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.