LOCO Earnings

LOCO reported its earnings on 2026-03-09, showcasing a revenue of against an estimate of 125.72M, resulting in a 0% surprise. The EPS was 0, surpassing the expected 0.21 by 0%. The stock experienced a 0% price change on the earnings day and a 0% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following LOCO's earnings announcement on 2026-03-09, the stock price moved by 0% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a 0% change. Historically, LOCO's stock price tends to shift by an average of 2.68% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and 7.07% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For 2025/Q4, analysts estimate LOCO's annual revenue to reach 123.36M, while the EPS is projected at 0.21. These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates unchanged by 0% and EPS estimates unchanged by 0% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company's performance.

The correlation between LOCO's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock's fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2025 were unchanged by 0%, while EPS estimates moved unchanged by 0%. This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, LOCO's stock price typically moves by 2.68% in the 10 days before its earnings and 7.07% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming 2025/Q4 earnings, analysts expect an EPS of 0.21 and revenue of 123.36M.

The earnings call reveals strong financial performance with year-over-year improvements in revenue, net income, and margins. The company is outperforming peers in the California market and has a positive outlook on cost efficiencies and menu innovations. Although Q4 margins are expected to be lower than Q3, they will still improve year-over-year. The Q&A section supports the company's strategic initiatives and market gains. Overall, the sentiment is positive, with potential for stock price appreciation in the short term.