El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. – Market and Corporate Update
Market Performance
- Last trading day (Wednesday 21 Oct 2026, 03:19 PM CET): Shares fell 1.51 %.
- Current price: Approximately USD 15.70 on major exchanges.
- Shares outstanding: 30.4 million.
- Market capitalization: USD 485.1 million.
- Volume (last 24 h): About USD 3.9 million worth of shares traded.
- Monthly trend: Up 10.18 % since the end of the previous month.
- 200‑day moving average: USD 13.93.
- 52‑week high: USD 17.40 (recorded 07 Jan 2026).
- 52‑week low: USD 8.98 (recorded 30 Oct 2025).
Recent Corporate Filing
On 20 Oct 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. filed a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission detailing a change in common‑stock ownership:
- Seller: The Lion Fund II, L.P., an investment vehicle controlled by Mr. Sardar Biglari and its general partner, Biglari Capital Corp.
- Shares sold: Approximately 25,556.
- Sale price: Weighted average in the mid‑$16 range, executed through multiple trades.
- Post‑sale holding: The fund’s stake increased to roughly 3.5 million shares.
- Related entities: Holdings via Biglari Reinsurance Ltd., Biglari Insurance Group Inc., and First Guard Insurance Company (all under the Biglari umbrella) are also reported.
- Significance: The filing confirms the sale and the resulting ownership levels; no additional substantial ownership changes were reported.
Peer Performance (Last 24 h)
| Company | Ticker | % Change | Current Price (USD) | Market Cap (USD mn) | Notable Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopediatrics | KIDS | +6.67 % | 23.50 | 575.2 | – |
| Greene County | GCBC | +3.07 % | 34.93 | 577.0 | P/E = 14.22 |
| Backblaze | BLZE | –1.29 % | 9.17 | 575.1 | Short position: >0.5 % of shares (ISIN US05637B1052) |
| Janus | JBI | +1.67 % | 4.26 | 571.7 | P/E = 17.48 |
| W&T Offshore | WTI | +2.60 % | 3.95 | 581.1 | Q3 2026 earnings release scheduled 29 Oct 2026, conference call 30 Oct 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT |
Company Overview
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that owns and operates a restaurant chain across the United States. Through its subsidiaries, the company offers a menu that includes burritos, salads, tostadas, bowls, stuffed quesadillas, and chicken entrees. The chain serves customers nationwide with these products.
