Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s LOCO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 306,200 shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) worth $4.24 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in LOCO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 190,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 316,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -8,400 | Reduce 2.67% | 306,200 | $13.86 |
| Q4 2025 | -40,400 | Reduce 11.38% | 314,600 | $10.46 |
| Q3 2025 | -8,000 | Reduce 2.20% | 355,000 | $9.70 |
| Q2 2025 | +14,200 | Add 4.07% | 363,000 | $11.01 |
| Q1 2025 | -14,200 | Reduce 3.91% | 348,800 | $10.30 |
| Q3 2024 | +43,900 | Add 13.76% | 363,000 | $13.70 |
| Q2 2024 | -17,700 | Reduce 5.26% | 319,100 | $11.31 |
| Q1 2024 | -122,700 | Reduce 26.70% | 336,800 | $9.74 |
| Q4 2023 | +83,900 | Add 22.34% | 459,500 | $8.82 |
| Q3 2023 | -257,425 | Reduce 40.67% | 375,600 | $8.95 |
| Q2 2023 | +143,141 | Add 29.22% | 633,025 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +50,084 | Add 11.39% | 489,884 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | +32,900 | Add 8.09% | 439,800 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -36,200 | Reduce 8.17% | 406,900 | $8.92 |
| Q2 2022 | +99,700 | Add 29.03% | 443,100 | $9.84 |
| Q1 2022 | +21,500 | Add 6.68% | 343,400 | $11.62 |
| Q4 2021 | -4,400 | Reduce 1.35% | 321,900 | $14.19 |
| Q3 2021 | -96,200 | Reduce 22.77% | 326,300 | $16.90 |
| Q2 2021 | -105,100 | Reduce 19.92% | 422,500 | $18.29 |
| Q1 2021 | +169,100 | Add 47.17% | 527,600 | $16.12 |
| Q4 2020 | -14,824 | Reduce 3.97% | 358,500 | $18.10 |
| Q3 2020 | +103,724 | Add 38.47% | 373,324 | $16.20 |
| Q2 2020 | +73,500 | Add 37.48% | 269,600 | $14.76 |
| Q1 2020 | +180,200 | Add 1133.33% | 196,100 | $8.45 |
| Q4 2019 | -21,400 | Reduce 57.37% | 15,900 | $15.16 |
| Q3 2019 | -24,100 | Reduce 39.25% | 37,300 | $10.97 |
| Q2 2019 | -155,600 | Reduce 71.71% | 61,400 | $10.67 |
| Q1 2019 | +112,100 | Add 106.86% | 217,000 | $13.01 |
| Q4 2018 | +16,200 | Add 18.26% | 104,900 | $15.17 |
| Q3 2018 | -65,326 | Reduce 42.41% | 88,700 | $12.55 |
| Q2 2018 | -87,801 | Reduce 36.31% | 154,026 | $11.40 |
| Q1 2018 | -12,173 | Reduce 4.79% | 241,827 | $9.50 |
| Q4 2017 | +190,400 | Add 299.37% | 254,000 | $9.90 |
| Q3 2017 | +25,600 | Add 67.37% | 63,600 | $12.15 |
| Q2 2017 | +38,000 | New Buy | 38,000 | $13.84 |
| Q1 2017 | -121,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -316,400 | Reduce 72.24% | 121,600 | $12.30 |
| Q3 2016 | -19,800 | Reduce 4.33% | 438,000 | $12.59 |
| Q2 2016 | +186,000 | Add 68.43% | 457,800 | $13.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +271,800 | New Buy | 271,800 | $13.34 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s El Pollo Loco Holdings Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) in Q1 2016, acquiring 271,800 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) for 41 quarters since Q1 2016.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) was in Q1 2016, adding 271,800 shares worth $3.63 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 306,200 shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO), valued at approximately $4.24 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) was 633,025 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2023.