EL Pollo Loco

Q2 FY2026 EarningsQ2 FY26 results slightly missed revenue estimates but significantly beat on profitability: revenue of $129.6M vs. $130.3M expected, while GAAP EPS of $0.43 beat the $0.27 mean consensus by 57.8%. A $6.3M net legal settlement gain was the primary driver of the earnings beat, lowering G&A expenses by nearly 48% YoY. System-wide comparable restaurant sales grew 3.9%, supported by a 4.2% increase in average check at company-operated stores despite a 1.1% decline in transactions.