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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is projected to rise to $22.14 by 2027, a +33% move from its current price of $16.65. 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 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $16.37 | $16.67 | $16.97 | +0.11% |
| Jul 15 | $16.26 | $16.69 | $17.12 | +0.22% |
| Jul 16 | $16.19 | $16.70 | $17.24 | +0.32% |
| Jul 17 | $16.13 | $16.72 | $17.34 | +0.43% |
| Jul 18 | $16.08 | $16.74 | $17.43 | +0.54% |
| Jul 19 | $16.03 | $16.76 | $17.52 | +0.65% |
| Jul 20 | $15.99 | $16.78 | $17.60 | +0.76% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $15.99 | $16.78 | $17.60 | +0.76% |
| Week 2 | $15.80 | $16.90 | $18.09 | +1.52% |
| Week 3 | $15.68 | $17.03 | $18.50 | +2.28% |
| Week 4 | $15.59 | $17.16 | $18.88 | +3.06% |
| Week 5 | $15.54 | $17.29 | $19.24 | +3.84% |
| Week 6 | $15.49 | $17.42 | $19.58 | +4.62% |
| Week 7 | $15.47 | $17.55 | $19.92 | +5.41% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is a restaurant operator that develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company runs and licenses El Pollo Loco locations across California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington, and it licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines.
It 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.
LOCO trades at $16.23 with a market capitalization of $494.29M and a market rank of 3046. The current price is consistent with a multi-year forecast that envisions upside across the coming years, though near-term levels show mixed signals.
The forecast shows a neutral start in 2026 with an average price of $16.23 and a maximum of $23.70, then shifts to bullish momentum in subsequent years. By 2027 the average is projected at $21.63, rising to $32.19 by 2030 and climbing further to $239.60 by 2050, with corresponding upside in the ROIs.
A major floor 34.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 17.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 3.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 15.7% 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 | $16.40 | Buy | $16.51 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $16.62 | Buy | $16.43 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $16.20 | Buy | $16.07 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $14.78 | Buy | $15.11 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $13.81 | Buy | $14.05 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $12.12 | Buy | $12.88 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.24 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 28.62 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 70.55 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -31.43 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.06 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 7.56 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.72 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 68.57 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.58 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.02 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 48.24 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.40 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 68.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 16.32 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 26.88 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.26 | Info |
The 14-day RSI sits at 70, suggesting bullish momentum in the near term. The stock sits above the SMA50 of $14.18 and above the SMA200 of $11.76, indicating a positive trend.
Near-term support is at $13.14, with resistance at $16.23. The thirty-day range spans from $14.19 to $18.57, and the stock shows an annualized volatility of 40%, indicating elevated price movement potential.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.13 | $16.65 | $23.79 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $18.13 | $22.14 | $28.26 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $19.97 | $24.84 | $32.56 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $23.73 | $29.97 | $40.13 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $25.46 | $32.60 | $44.43 | +96% | Bullish | |
| $29.50 | $38.22 | $52.92 | +130% | Bullish | |
| $37.14 | $48.67 | $68.35 | +192% | Bullish | |
| $42.10 | $55.75 | $79.30 | +235% | Bullish | |
| $46.29 | $61.91 | $89.12 | +272% | Bullish | |
| $48.21 | $65.09 | $94.74 | +291% | Bullish | |
| $80.50 | $113.36 | $172.90 | +581% | Bullish | |
| $152.68 | $230.58 | $377.00 | +12.8x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $10.13 | $16.65 | $19.82 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $14.97 | $17.51 | $20.94 | +5.19% |
| September 2026 | $15.62 | $18.37 | $22.13 | +4.87% |
| October 2026 | $15.75 | $18.60 | $22.56 | +1.28% |
| November 2026 | $15.85 | $18.79 | $22.91 | +1.00% |
| December 2026 | $16.33 | $19.41 | $23.79 | +3.33% |
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 $16.65 (low $10.13, high $23.79) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $16.65. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, LOCO is projected to trade between $18.13 and $28.26, averaging $22.14 — a potential gain of +33% from today's $16.65. That is up +33% 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 $24.84, within a $19.97 to $32.56 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +49% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, LOCO could reach as high as $40.13, with a base case around $29.97 and support toward $23.73 — roughly +80% from $16.65. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect LOCO to range from $25.46 to $44.43 through 2030. The $32.60 average target implies a +96% 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 $38.22 (low $29.50, high $52.92) — a potential gain of +130% on today's $16.65. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, LOCO is projected to trade between $37.14 and $68.35, averaging $48.67 — a potential gain of +192% from today's $16.65. That is up +27% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s 2033 outlook centres on $55.75, within a $42.10 to $79.30 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +235% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, LOCO could reach as high as $89.12, with a base case around $61.91 and support toward $46.29 — roughly +272% from $16.65. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect LOCO to range from $48.21 to $94.74 through 2035. The $65.09 average target implies a +291% move from current prices. That is up +5% 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 $113.36 (low $80.50, high $172.90) — a potential gain of +581% on today's $16.65. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, LOCO is projected to trade between $152.68 and $377.00, averaging $230.58 — a potential gain of +12.8x from today's $16.65. That is up +103% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in LOCO today (≈ 60.06006 LOCO) could be worth
$13,848.43
+$12,848.43 (+1285%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected LOCO price of $230.58 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 10, 2025 (≈ 89.686102 LOCO) would be worth
$1,493.27
+$493.27 (+49.3%) today · 1.49× · US Dollar
Based on a LOCO entry price of $11.15 vs. today's $16.65.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $16.68 | $998.2 | -0.2% |
| 1 month ago | $15.06 | $1,105.58 | +10.6% |
| 3 months ago | $13.88 | $1,199.57 | +20.0% |
| 6 months ago | $11.22 | $1,483.96 | +48.4% |
| 1 year ago | $11.15 | $1,493.27 | +49.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $18.55 | $897.57 | -10.2% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $33.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $33.00: $1.01B
The multi-year forecast shows a path of rising averages and strong upside potential. In 2026, the average price is $16.23 with a min of $10.13 and a max of $23.70, yielding 0% ROI and a neutral sentiment. From 2027 onward, the average price progresses to $21.63 (2027), $24.91 (2028), and $30.27 (2029), with bullish sentiment and ROIs of 33.3%, 53.5%, and 86.5% respectively.
By 2030 the average is projected at $32.19 with a min of $24.89 and a max of $44.46, and a near-100% ROI (98.3) with bullish sentiment. The forecast continues to imply substantial upside through 2035 (avg $66.81, ROI 311.7) and into 2040 (avg $118.72, ROI 631.5), then to 2050 (avg $239.60, ROI 1376.3) with ongoing bullish sentiment.
These figures are estimates, not guarantees, and should be considered in the context of broader market risk and company-specific factors. The trajectory suggests meaningful upside over the long term, but the pace and level of gains could vary with economic conditions and sector dynamics.
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The forecast projects an average price of $32.19 in 2030 with a min of $24.89 and a max of $44.46, and an estimated ROI of 98.3% with bullish sentiment.
From 2027 onward, the outlook is bullish, with 2027 average $21.63 (ROI 33.3%), 2028 average $24.91 (ROI 53.5%), 2029 average $30.27 (ROI 86.5%), and 2030 average $32.19 (ROI 98.3%). Longer-term forecasts show substantial upside, including 2040 average $118.72 (ROI 631.5%) and 2050 average $239.60 (ROI 1376.3%), though these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast shows the average price reaching $118.72 in 2040 and $239.60 in 2050, indicating the potential to exceed $100 in the longer term.
Current price is $16.23 and market cap is $494.29M.
The thirty-day range is $14.19 to $18.57, with RSI(14) at 70, SMA50 at $14.18, SMA200 at $11.76, and an annualized volatility of 40%.
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