LOCO Dividend History & Analysis | Yield
LOCO has a dividend yield of and paid per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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LOCO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 3.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-09 | Other | 1.5 | 0% | 15.4% |
LOCO Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, LOCO's dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 16.65.
As of July 2026 LOCO does not pay a dividend.
Over the last 12 months, LOCO has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2022-10-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for LOCO for the next payment is 1.5 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 9.13%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2022-10-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LOCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -100% per year. Negative growth: LOCO's dividend growth is negative and declining.
LOCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought LOCO's shares at 16.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.
LOCO Payout Consistency is 1.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: El Pollo Loco Holdings has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
LOCO's % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LOCO is unknown.
LOCO's Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LOCO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC