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This May Change Things Up For FB.............
What Is The Only Major Tech Stock On The ‘Warren Buffett Screen’?
by Investor's Business Daily Video 2:49 mins
A multi-billion-dollar net worth isn’t the only thing Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg have in common. Facebook is the only social media and major tech stock currently on the 'Warren Buffett Stock Screen.'
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Looks Like Something Is Going On With LOCO !
The Last Few Days The Stock Price And Volume Have Been Going Up.
Any Ideas ? Not Complaining ! I Like The Color GREEN....
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Ask Matt ! About Pollo Loco........
Ask Matt: Is it crazy to buy El Pollo Loco?
Matt Krantz, USA TODAY 1:38 p.m. EDT March 14, 2016
AP NASDAQ WELCOMES EL POLLO LOCO, INC. PEX
(Photo: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., Globe Newswire)
Q: Is it crazy to invest in El Pollo Loco?
A: El Pollo Loco (LOCO) sizzled from the start, as shares of the grilled chicken chain jumped on their first day of trading in 2014. The stock has been driving investors crazy since then.
El Pollo Loco, which means “The Crazy Chicken” in Spanish, has turned cold for investors. Shares have lost more than a third of their value over the past 12 months. The stock dropped another $1.24, or 8%, to $13.89 Friday after the company reported 4% lower quarterly revenue of $86.3 million. The disappointing and lower revenue overshadowed the fact the company’s adjusted earnings per share rose 7% and was better than expected. El Pollo Loco’s business took a hit last year when it attempted to drive prices higher and cut back on value menus. Since then, the $5 menu featuring combination meals has been brought back. Analysts are forecasting the company to get back on the growth track. Revenue is expected to rise 11% this year to $394 million and profit is expected to rise nearly 3% to 73 cents a share, says S&P Global Market Intelligence. Shares aren’t cheap, trading for 23 times earnings over the past 12 months. But analysts think the return to growth makes the stock a “buy.”
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detearing! What's your target on LOCO ?
Thanks
detearing,,,,Pollo Loco Rides Again..............
Sidoti initiated coverage on El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) with a Buy rating and a price target of $17.00.
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on El Pollo Loco click here. For more ratings news on El Pollo Loco click here.
Shares of El Pollo Loco closed at $12.27 yesterday.
Good Start For 2016...........
Detearing......Pollo Loco, Looking Good For 2016....
Will Slabaugh of Stephens Inc. Recognized for Top Pick of 2015
Predictions for 2016 Announced
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) – Andy Barish, Jefferies, “El Pollo Loco is our top pick in 2016 as we believe the company will return to positive same-store sales with more balance of value and premium products and new unit growth will continue to ramp to high single-digits. We like the California positioning as we believe the state will continue to see a good sales environment as minimum wage increases drive demand. LOCO will have lower chicken costs to help offset wage-related margin pressure and drive double-digit EPS gains. The stock has an attractive valuation at around 17x 2016 P/E and 9x EV/EBITDA.”
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LOCO Finally Looking Good.........
These 3 Food Stocks Are Mighty Tempting
By TIMOTHY COLLINS Follow | DEC 23, 2015 | 11:50 AM EST | 0
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Stock quotes in this article: LOCO, WING, K, GIS
The best part of the holidays is food. All right, the family, the smiles, the sharing, the friends and all that stuff ain't half-bad either, but who doesn't look forward to eating over the holidays? It's the whole reason health clubs exist. All right, I'm exaggerating there, too, but isn't the first week of January like an entire week of Black Fridays for the weight-loss/fitness sector? But I digress, so back to food.
Normally, I don't equate chicken to Christmas, but El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is on my breakout list again and looking much better this time around. Joining LOCO is Wingstop (WING) on the chicken tour. These are similar charts, but do have some subtle differences.
LOCO looks to be the stronger of the two. The bottom is longer and better defined and the stock is trading above the 10-day simple moving average (SMA) here. Also, we have the Relative Strength Index (RSI) breaking out along with price.
Oh Yes ! Ho Ho Ho...........
Christmas Rally ??????????
Ho! Ho! Ho!..........
Choo Choo Choo ............
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Amen ! To That !............
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WOW! Looks Like The MM'S .........................
Are Holding Pollo Loco Up By The Wings.....
Oh Yes !!!
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Looks Like Funds Looking At Pollo Loco.........
http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/here-is-what-hedge-funds-think-about-el-pollo-loco-holdings-inc-loco-400319/
detearing,, What Are The Chances That Someone
With Deep Pockets Comes In And Finances A Ton Of Store Openings ?
Just Saying !!!!!!
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detearing,,, According To Equities............
Consensus recommendation
As of Dec 01, 2015, the consensus forecast amongst 7 polled investment analysts covering El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts deteriorated on Nov 13, 2015. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to purchase equity in El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc.
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OK! Here's The Scoop !!!!!!
Guggenheim Securities Initiates Coverage on El Pollo Loco Holdings at Buy, Announces $18.00 PT
Paul Quintaro , Benzinga Staff Writer
November 30, 2015 4:36pm
Looks Like A Great Start !
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Pollo Loco On The Move.... Anyone Know What This Guy Said ??
El Pollo Loco, the Mexican-style restaurant chain, surged on a positive note by Guggenheim Securities analyst Matthew DiFrisco. But shares ofWingstop were slightly lower despite a buy rating from the same analyst.
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Do You See Anyone Trying To Acquire Pollo Loco ?
Oh Yes..............
Lets break $12 today & run up to $13-14 next week!! Several Corporations/Institutions still own $LOCO in the $19-30 area; bound to go back!
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Hey detearing, do you see Pollo Loco doing $30+ again ?
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This Was On Benzinga.com..................
El Pollo Loco Sees Small Jump To $12.85/Share On Rumor Of Possible Buyout By Panera Bread For $20/Share
Read more: http://www.benzinga.com/news/rumors/15/10/5901628/el-pollo-loco-sees-small-jump-to-12-85share-on-rumor-of-possible-buyout-by#ixzz3o5acTJBW
Saw This On The Yahoo Message Board...........
xtremestks • 2 hours 2 minutes ago Flag
Panera news, LOCO may be bought for $20/share
PNRA may buy LOCO for $20! news on PNRA
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Anyone See or Hear Of This ?????
Someone Still Believes In Pollo Loco..........
El Pollo LoCo Holdings Earns Buy Rating from Jefferies Group (LOCO)
August 14th, 2015 - 0 comments - Filed Under - by Thomas Dobrow
El Pollo LoCo Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Jefferies Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, AnalystRatings.NET reports.
Oh Yes...................
Do You See LOCO At $40 By Year End ?
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Looks Like Someone Else Shares Your Sentiment !
ARN
Analyst Ratings Network
5/16/2015 Robert W. Baird Upgrade Neutral-> Outperform $34.00
I Guess These Guys Like The Idea That Pollo Loco Beat Both
at EPS and Revenue ! Go Figure !
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Did Anyone See This.................
4:11 pm El Pollo Loco beats by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY15 EPS in-line (LOCO) : Reports Q1 (Mar) pro forma earnings of $0.18 per share, excluding non-recurring items, $0.01 better than the Capital IQ Consensus Estimate of $0.17; revenues rose 11.1% year/year to $90.4 mln vs the $88.5 mln consensus. Co issues in-line guidance for FY15, sees pro forma EPS of $0.67-0.71, excluding non-recurring items, vs. $0.70 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate.
System-wide comparable restaurant sales grew 5.1%, including a 3.5% increase for company-operated restaurants, and a 6.2% increase for franchised restaurants.
"We are very pleased with our first quarter results, which once again demonstrate strong operating momentum through solid sales and earnings growth. Our Crazy You Can Taste authentic Mexican inspired cuisine continues to resonate with guests...We remain excited about the opportunity ahead to expand in both new and existing markets..."
FY15 Outlook: System-wide comparable restaurant sales growth of +3-5%; the opening of 16 new company-owned restaurants and 11 new franchised restaurants; Restaurant contribution margin of 21.7% to 22.0%.
So, It's The Forward Guidance That Killed Pollo Loco ??
Guys! My Broker Says Buy All The LOCO You Can This Week.........
Enough Said..........
Oh Yes !!!!!!!!!!
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Hope You Are Right !!!!!
Earnings Whispers Shows SBUX Beating !!!!!!!!!
EPS .66 Vs .33
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Looks Like MM'S Love Pollo Loco's Carne Asada....
Is This Shorts Covering ? Or Big NEWS Near By ??
Hey, I'll Take It............
Oh Yes This Train Is Moving On Out !!!!!
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detearing, Pollo Loco Spreading It's Wings...
This Is All I Could Find......
El Pollo Loco spikes, levels to watch
FLY ON THE WALL 8:40 AM ET 4/9/2015
Shares are up 2% in early trading to $27.40. At that price next resistance is at $28.09. Support is at $26.80.
I'm Sure The MM'S Already Have The Big "NEWS".....
Up Up Up We Go !! Next Stop $30+.........
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Credit Suisse Like HPQ.................
HPQ "outperform", target set to $45
Monday, March 16, 2015 9:02 AM EDT
Credit Suisse
March 16 (FlashRatings.com) - Analysts at Credit Suisse reiterate their "outperform" rating for Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ). The target price is set to $45.
Credit Suisse notes, "We reduce HP's PC numbers to reflect weaker than expected CY2015 global PC forecasts. This lowers
OH Yes..............
detearing, Do You See Pollo Loco Hitting $40.......
By Year End ?
Thanks.
Wait Till The Upgrades Kick In !!!!!
$40 By Year End............
Folks! Pollo Is back....................
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) today announced financial results for the 14-week and 53-week periods ended December 31, 2014.
Highlights for the 14-week fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014, compared to the 13-week fourth quarter ended December 25, 2013 were as follows:
• Total revenue was $90.0 million compared to $76.2 million. On a comparable 13-week basis, total revenue increased 11.9%.
• System-wide comparable restaurant sales grew 7.6%, including a 6.4% increase for company-operated restaurants, and an 8.6% increase for franchised restaurants.
• Net income was $4.6 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $18.1 million, or ($0.63) per diluted share.
• Pro forma net income(1) increased 60.6% to $5.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $3.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2014 results included an estimated $0.01 per share positive impact due to the extra week in the quarter.
Hoping You Are RIGHT !
I Say MM'S Taking Out All Stops !!!
Grabbing All The Shares They Can Before The Run.........
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Folks! It's Starting ! Oh Yes.............
Initiating Coverage On El Pollo Loco With $33 Fair Value
Feb. 28, 2015 5:15 AM ET | About: El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO)
Disclosure: The author has no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in LOCO over the next 72 hours. (More...)
Summary
•We believe concerns over LOCO's expansion are overdone.
•We believe LOCO's future success rests on the company's ability to continue to be the number one health-choice fast-food alternative in certain regions.
•We believe a fair value for the stock is $33, and recommend buying the stock on any pullback towards the stock's 50-day SMA.
See Ya At $40.............
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Patrick Moorhead Contributor
I write about disruptive companies, technologies and usage models.
Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.
Tech 1/28/2015 @ 5:45PM 2,146 views
Microsoft HoloLens Gets Face Wearables Right
I attended Microsoft’s big event last week in Redmond where they made a number of product announcements, one of them called HoloLens. HoloLens is Microsoft’s own head-mounted device that is worn like a large set of goggles. Their solution is designed to be unique in many ways and Microsoft is doing everything they can to distance themselves from the idea of “always-on” Augmented Reality (Google Glass) or Virtual Reality (Oculus VR). Google’s Glass headset has been a flop so far and it is quite clear that Microsoft doesn’t want to be remotely associated with it. Microsoft calls their own solution “HoloLens” and they stressed projecting the digital world onto the real world using holograms. Microsoft’s approach to HoloLens is spot on as it is more of a vertical approach and supports many of the wearable success elements I have been advocating for a while.
HoloLens has a virtually unlimited set of applications, some of which I believe actually start in business and prosumer use cases and eventually trickle down to the consumer. This is Microsoft’s approach to making HoloLens successful and will enable high quality and serious applications to give the HoloLens real world applications and developers time to create apps. Not to mention, Microsoft doesn’t need to worry about price if they target business and prosumer customers first, as price is much less of a factor for businesses than it is for general consumers.
El Pollo Loco a Takeover Target?
PAUL HUGHES Friday, January 23, 2015
Costa Mesa-based El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has been mentioned as a possible takeover target after news reports that a Philippines-based restaurant company is shopping for a U.S.-based regional fast food chain worth at least $1 billion.
The first report surfaced in a newspaper in the Philippines in an interview with the chairman of Jollibee Foods Corp., that country’s largest fast food franchisor. The company confirmed the comments in a regulatory filing, though a spokesperson said she knew of no formal talks with any U.S.-based company.
Top Chicken Eateries Poised For Big Growth
By VINCENT MAO, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
Posted 06:20 PM ET
After losing money from 2011 to 2013, El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) is expected to have broken that streak in 2014. The "crazy chicken" is slated to have earned 55 cents a share. For this year, analysts see the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based firm earning 68 cents a share. Both estimates were recently revised higher.
The company recently opened more locations in its home base of California as well as in Arizona, Nevada and Texas.
El Pollo Loco has been a wild stock since going public in July. It surged for a couple of weeks and then looked to be building an IPO base. But base-building efforts fell apart. It's now bouncing back from an eight-week slide.
chaostrader, With Your Reach..........
Would You Please Verify This........
Found On Yahoo Board......
goosemoose42
Hey Josh, Black Rock, Goldman Sacks & Invesco accumulated a lot of $LOCO stock yesterday & are continuing today.
Thanks................
Zacks On Pollo Loco......................
El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO - Snapshot Report) has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 6.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA. This is a pretty solid move higher, but the question that has to be on investors’ minds right now is; can this trend continue?
While there can be no telling for sure, it is certainly encouraging that earnings estimates have risen in the past few weeks on the company, suggesting that sentiment on LOCO is moving in the right direction. In fact, the stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that the recent run could certainly continue for this in-focus company.
Still Waiting On Big NEWS. Maybe, Next Week !
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Pre-Market !! WOW !! My Broker Buddy Says..........
You Have Seen Nothing Yet !
Wait Till The Real NEWS Hits The Wires.....
LOCO Will Be Smoking SHORTS All Day Long !!!
Happy 2015 !!!!!!!!!
Oh ! Yes ! Thank You GOD.......
P A T I E N C E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!