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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Oct 31, 2025
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $122M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +0.9% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.4%, net earnings $7.4M (6.1% of revenue).
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q3 2025: revenue $122M (+0.9% year over year), operating margin 9.4%, net earnings $7.4M, operating cash flow $15.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $122M | -3% | +0.9% |
| Operating profit | $11.5M | +1% | +13% |
| Net earnings | $7.4M | +4% | +19% |
| Operating cash flow | $15.3M | +8% | +17% |
| Free cash flow | $9.9M | +9% | +8% |
What changed
Revenue was $121.5M in Q3 2025, up 1% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Company-operated restaurant revenue was the largest line at 83% of revenue. Franchise revenue added $1.5M year over year (up 14%), 136% of the total change.
Operating profit was $11.5M, a 9.4% margin (up 1.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 117% reached operating profit, above the 8% margin then. Total costs fell 0% while revenue rose 1%. Net earnings were $7.4M, up 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.8%.
Operating cash flow was $15.3M (up 17% year over year), 208% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $4.0M of depreciation and amortization and $1.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $2.6M. Capital expenditures of $5.4M left free cash flow of $9.9M.
Questions
What was El Pollo Loco Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2025?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $122M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +0.9% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was El Pollo Loco Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $11.5M (9.4% of revenue) and net earnings $7.4M.