El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 84.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 93.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biglari Capital Corp. | 12.41 | 3,777,400 | -5.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 7.51 | 2,284,225 | +3.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 6.73 | 2,049,479 | +1.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC | 6.54 | 1,991,598 | +246.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| LSV Asset Management | 4.84 | 1,471,545 | +1.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| The Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 3.59 | 1,091,119 | +5.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.58 | 1,090,194 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Tieton Capital Management, LLC | 3.40 | 1,033,917 | -2.2 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tieton Small Cap Value | 3.40 | 1,033,917 | -2.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity I | 3.20 | 972,503 | +11.1 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | 3,970,774 | 56,782,068 $ | Jul 17, 2026 | indirect |
| Fils Ira | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 115,600 | 1,653,080 $ | Aug 23, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Fils Ira | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Other | 7,213 | 16.03 | 115,624 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 550 | 17.06 | 9,383 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 40,000 | 16.90 | 676,000 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 10,000 | 16.73 | 167,300 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 273 | 16.70 | 4,559 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 3,305 | 16.71 | 55,227 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 3,306 | 16.71 | 55,243 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 11,000 | 16.71 | 183,810 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 2,749 | 16.70 | 45,908 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 6,533 | 16.71 | 109,166 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 1,211 | 16.73 | 20,260 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Biglari, Sardar | 10% Owner | Sell | 75,000 | 16.74 | 1,255,500 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.