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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is projected to rise to $21.10 by 2027, a +28% move from its current price of $16.46. LOCO is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/1/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | $16.22 | $16.48 | $16.74 | +0.11% |
| Aug 4 | $16.14 | $16.50 | $16.86 | +0.22% |
| Aug 5 | $16.08 | $16.51 | $16.96 | +0.33% |
| Aug 6 | $16.03 | $16.53 | $17.05 | +0.44% |
| Aug 7 | $15.99 | $16.55 | $17.14 | +0.56% |
| Aug 8 | $15.95 | $16.57 | $17.21 | +0.67% |
| Aug 9 | $15.92 | $16.59 | $17.28 | +0.78% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $15.92 | $16.59 | $17.28 | +0.78% |
| Week 2 | $15.77 | $16.72 | $17.72 | +1.57% |
| Week 3 | $15.69 | $16.85 | $18.09 | +2.36% |
| Week 4 | $15.64 | $16.98 | $18.43 | +3.16% |
| Week 5 | $15.61 | $17.11 | $18.76 | +3.96% |
| Week 6 | $15.60 | $17.25 | $19.07 | +4.77% |
| Week 7 | $15.59 | $17.38 | $19.37 | +5.59% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington.
It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. trades under the LOCO symbol. The current price is $15.93. The market capitalization is $485.15M and its rank is 2893. The stock sits in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
A major floor 21.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.2% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 10.1% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key LOCO support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of LOCO market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $16.39 | Buy | $16.37 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $16.16 | Buy | $16.31 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $16.32 | Buy | $16.23 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $15.63 | Buy | $15.64 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $14.61 | Buy | $14.63 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $12.62 | Buy | $13.36 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.70 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 77.33 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 40.24 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -11.30 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.04 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 0.06 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.61 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 88.70 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.18 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.13 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 61.09 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.13 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -60.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 16.63 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 16.53 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.22 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI(14) is 40, indicating modest upward momentum. The 50-day simple moving average is $15.30 and the 200-day simple moving average is $12.41, suggesting a positive longer-term trend.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.13 | $16.46 | $22.73 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $17.30 | $21.10 | $26.89 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $18.54 | $23.04 | $30.17 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $20.81 | $26.26 | $35.13 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $22.41 | $28.66 | $39.04 | +74% | Bullish | |
| $25.15 | $32.57 | $45.05 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $29.91 | $39.18 | $54.98 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $34.71 | $45.94 | $65.31 | +179% | Bullish | |
| $37.90 | $50.67 | $72.89 | +208% | Bullish | |
| $38.01 | $51.29 | $74.61 | +212% | Bullish | |
| $60.75 | $85.51 | $130.38 | +420% | Bullish | |
| $108.04 | $163.11 | $266.61 | +891% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $10.13 | $16.46 | $19.89 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $15.01 | $17.60 | $21.10 | +6.91% |
| October 2026 | $15.46 | $18.21 | $22.00 | +3.50% |
| November 2026 | $15.45 | $18.26 | $22.20 | +0.27% |
| December 2026 | $15.68 | $18.60 | $22.73 | +1.86% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month LOCO forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The LOCO price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $16.46 (low $10.13, high $22.73) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $16.46. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, LOCO is projected to trade between $17.30 and $26.89, averaging $21.10 — a potential gain of +28% from today's $16.46. That is up +28% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s 2028 outlook centres on $23.04, within a $18.54 to $30.17 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +40% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, LOCO could reach as high as $35.13, with a base case around $26.26 and support toward $20.81 — roughly +60% from $16.46. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect LOCO to range from $22.41 to $39.04 through 2030. The $28.66 average target implies a +74% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The LOCO price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $32.57 (low $25.15, high $45.05) — a potential gain of +98% on today's $16.46. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, LOCO is projected to trade between $29.91 and $54.98, averaging $39.18 — a potential gain of +138% from today's $16.46. That is up +20% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s 2033 outlook centres on $45.94, within a $34.71 to $65.31 range. That is up +17% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +179% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, LOCO could reach as high as $72.89, with a base case around $50.67 and support toward $37.90 — roughly +208% from $16.46. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect LOCO to range from $38.01 to $74.61 through 2035. The $51.29 average target implies a +212% move from current prices. That is up +1% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The LOCO price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $85.51 (low $60.75, high $130.38) — a potential gain of +420% on today's $16.46. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, LOCO is projected to trade between $108.04 and $266.61, averaging $163.11 — a potential gain of +891% from today's $16.46. That is up +91% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in LOCO today (≈ 60.753341 LOCO) could be worth
$9,909.41
+$8,909.41 (+891%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected LOCO price of $163.11 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in LOCOwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in LOCO on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 97.087377 LOCO) would be worth
$1,598.06
+$598.06 (+59.8%) today · 1.60× · US Dollar
Based on a LOCO entry price of $10.3 vs. today's $16.46.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $15.93 | $1,033.27 | +3.3% |
| 1 month ago | $17.2 | $956.98 | -4.3% |
| 3 months ago | $13.07 | $1,259.37 | +25.9% |
| 6 months ago | $10.36 | $1,588.8 | +58.9% |
| 1 year ago | $10.3 | $1,598.06 | +59.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $18.21 | $903.9 | -9.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our LOCO forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $33.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $33.00: $1.01B
The multi-year forecast shows a strong upward trajectory. In 2026 the average price is $15.93 with a min of $10.13 and a max of $22.21 (ROI 0, sentiment NEUTRAL). By 2030 the forecasted average is $28.38 with a max of $38.66 (ROI 78.2, sentiment BULLISH).
The 2040 average is $86.94 (ROI 445.8) and the 2050 average is $168.40 (ROI 957.1), both with bullish sentiment. Other intermediate years show rising averages and positive ROI, culminating in substantial upside by 2050. Risks include that these figures are estimates, not guarantees, and depend on future market conditions.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $28.38 with a min of $22.18 and a max of $38.66, and a projected ROI of 78.2% with a bullish sentiment.
The forecast indicates rising averages and positive ROIs across years, including 2027 average $20.59 (ROI 29.2%), 2028 average $22.51 (ROI 41.3%), 2029 average $26.09 (ROI 63.8%), 2030 average $28.38 (ROI 78.2%), 2040 average $86.94 (ROI 445.8%), and 2050 average $168.40 (ROI 957.1%), with bullish sentiment in later years.
Yes. The forecast maximum for 2033 is $65.50 and for 2034 is $72.94, with later years showing higher maximums, indicating the potential to surpass $60 within the projection horizon.
The 30-day range is $14.26 to $17.80, with a current price of $15.93. The sentiment is BULLISH, RSI(14) is 40, SMA(50) is $15.30, SMA(200) is $12.41, with support at $15.06 and resistance at $17.20.
Current price is $15.93 and market capitalization is $485.15M.
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