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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed May 2, 2025
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $119M for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +3% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.5%, net earnings $5.5M (4.6% of revenue).
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q1 2025: revenue $119M (+3% year over year), operating margin 7.5%, net earnings $5.5M, operating cash flow $4.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $119M | +4% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $9.0M | -0.7% | -7% |
| Net earnings | $5.5M | -8% | -7% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.7M | -16% | -58% |
| Free cash flow | $1.3M | +19% | -81% |
What changed
Revenue was $119.2M in Q1 2025, up 3% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Company-operated restaurant revenue was the largest line at 83% of revenue. Franchise revenue added $1.8M year over year (up 16%), 61% of the total change.
Operating profit was $9.0M, a 7.5% margin (down 0.8 points year over year). Operating profit fell $707K even though revenue rose $3.0M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $5.5M, down 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 29.7%.
Operating cash flow was $4.7M (down 58% year over year), 86% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.9M of depreciation and amortization and $1.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $5.7M. Capital expenditures of $3.4M left free cash flow of $1.3M.
Questions
What was El Pollo Loco Holdings' revenue in the first quarter 2025?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $119M for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +3% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was El Pollo Loco Holdings profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $9.0M (7.5% of revenue) and net earnings $5.5M.