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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 1, 2025
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $126M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +3% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.0%, net earnings $7.1M (5.6% of revenue).
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q2 2025: revenue $126M (+3% year over year), operating margin 9.0%, net earnings $7.1M, operating cash flow $14.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $126M | +6% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $11.3M | +26% | -8% |
| Net earnings | $7.1M | +30% | -7% |
| Operating cash flow | $14.1M | +199% | -17% |
| Free cash flow | $9.1M | +576% | -13% |
What changed
Revenue was $125.8M in Q2 2025, up 3% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Company-operated restaurant revenue was the largest line at 83% of revenue. Company-operated restaurant revenue added $2.0M year over year (up 2%), 55% of the total change. Franchise advertising fee revenue declined 1%.
Operating profit was $11.3M, a 9.0% margin (down 1.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $1.0M even though revenue rose $3.7M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+15%). Net earnings were $7.1M, down 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 29.6%.
Operating cash flow was $14.1M (down 17% year over year), 199% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.9M of depreciation and amortization and $1.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $1.4M. Capital expenditures of $5.0M left free cash flow of $9.1M.
Questions
What was El Pollo Loco Holdings' revenue in the second quarter 2025?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $126M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +3% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was El Pollo Loco Holdings profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $11.3M (9.0% of revenue) and net earnings $7.1M.