El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is listed on Nasdaq, where it has traded since July 25, 2014.
- Listed On
- Nasdaq
- Listed Since
- July 25, 2014
- Employees
- 4,034
- Market Cap
- $437M
About El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken and operates in the limited service restaurant market segment. Its offerings include Mexican-inspired menu items, including burritos, tostadas, bowls, salads, and bone-in chicken meals in various portion sizes. It also offers citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, along with a range of salsas and dressings that allow customers to customize their meals. The company operates in one operating segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from company-operated restaurant revenue.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 147 institutions reported holding LOCO, with 28.4 million shares worth $481.9 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Biglari Capital, with 3.8 million shares worth $64.1 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biglari Capital | 3,777,400 | $64M | Reduced 5.57% |
| BlackRock | 2,459,692 | $42M | Added 7.68% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2,049,479 | $35M | Added 1.79% |
| Vanguard | 1,581,704 | $27M | Added 6.88% |
| Lsv Asset Management | 1,471,545 | $25M | Added 1.01% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is LOCO?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is listed on Nasdaq, where it has traded since July 25, 2014.
Who are the largest institutional holders of LOCO?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of LOCO were Biglari Capital, BlackRock and Dimensional Fund Advisors.
How many institutions own LOCO?
147 institutions reported a position in LOCO for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $481.9 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell LOCO last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for LOCO.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in LOCO, on SentiSense.