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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $130M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.4%, net earnings $12.8M (9.9% of revenue).
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q2 2026: revenue $130M (+3% year over year), operating margin 14.4%, net earnings $12.8M, operating cash flow $31.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $130M | +3% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $18.7M | +53% | +65% |
| Net earnings | $12.8M | +57% | +80% |
| Operating cash flow | $31.7M | +144% | +124% |
| Free cash flow | $23.3M | +742% | +156% |
What changed
Revenue was $129.6M in Q2 2026, up 3% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Company-operated restaurant revenue was the largest line at 83% of revenue. Company-operated restaurant revenue added $3.8M year over year (up 4%), 102% of the total change. Franchise revenue declined 4%.
Operating profit was $18.7M, a 14.4% margin (up 5.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 197% reached operating profit, above the 9% margin then. Total costs fell 3% while revenue rose 3%. Net earnings were $12.8M, up 80% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.8%.
Operating cash flow was $31.7M (up 124% year over year), 248% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $4.2M of depreciation and amortization and $1.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $13.2M. Capital expenditures of $8.5M left free cash flow of $23.3M.
Questions
What was El Pollo Loco Holdings' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $130M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was El Pollo Loco Holdings profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $18.7M (14.4% of revenue) and net earnings $12.8M.