LOCO Unusual Options Activity - El Pollo Loco

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On May 11, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) experienced notable options activity with a significant call transaction. A single print was recorded for a call option with a strike price of $12.00, set to expire on May 15, 2026. The premium for this transaction was $513,123, indicating a substantial commitment to this position. The volume to open interest ratio for this call option was 3.0, suggesting that the volume of contracts traded was three times the existing open interest, which may indicate heightened interest in this strike. Notably, no put options were traded during this session, resulting in a complete call/put balance favoring calls. This activity marks the first active day for LOCO options in the last 30 days, highlighting a potential shift in market sentiment or strategic positioning among traders.

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