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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Mar 13, 2026
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $124M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +8% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.3%, net earnings $6.5M (5.3% of revenue).
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Q4 2025: revenue $124M (+8% year over year), operating margin 8.3%, net earnings $6.5M, operating cash flow $13.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $124M | +2% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $10.3M | -10% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $6.5M | -11% | +10% |
| Operating cash flow | $13.9M | -9% | +147% |
| Free cash flow | $5.1M | -49% | +349% |
What changed
Revenue was $123.5M in Q4 2025, up 8% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Company-operated restaurant revenue was the largest line at 83% of revenue.
Operating profit was $10.3M, a 8.3% margin (up 0.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 14% reached operating profit, above the 8% margin then. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 8%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+18%). Net earnings were $6.5M, up 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 30.0%.
Operating cash flow was $13.9M (up 147% year over year), 213% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $4.2M of depreciation and amortization and $1.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $1.9M. Capital expenditures of $8.8M left free cash flow of $5.1M.
Questions
What was El Pollo Loco Holdings' revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported revenue of $124M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +8% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was El Pollo Loco Holdings profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $10.3M (8.3% of revenue) and net earnings $6.5M.