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Potbelly

10.49 USD
+0.14
1.35%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
10.49
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.35%
5 days
14.02%
1 month
9.73%
3 months
21.98%
6 months
39.87%
Year to date
11.95%
1 year
-18.68%
5 years
150.96%
10 years
-24.48%
 

About: Potbelly Corp owns and franchises hundreds of limited-service restaurants specializing in sandwiches and salads, shakes. The menu includes toasty sandwiches, signature salads, soups, chili, sides, desserts, and, in breakfast locations it serves breakfast sandwiches and steel-cut oatmeal. majority of its locations are company-owned and located in the United States, with Illinois and Texas housing far more locations than any other state. The company has franchise partners in a number of countries. Excluding the United States, its franchises are in the Middle East.

Employees: 5,000

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

786% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $824K | Put options by funds: $93K

31% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 42 | Existing positions reduced: 32

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $169M [Q2] → $176M (+$7.6M) [Q3]

0.49% more ownership

Funds ownership: 70.39% [Q2] → 70.88% (+0.49%) [Q3]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 16

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 110 [Q2] → 108 (-2) [Q3]

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q2] → 3 (-1) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for PBPB.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about PBPB published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
16 hours ago
Potbelly: The Cheapest Fast-Casual On The Market Is Starting To Get Noticed
Potbelly's strategic focus on low-cost, high-growth fast-casuals is paying off, with strong same-store sales recovery, EBITDA growth, and franchise expansion. Potbelly's real estate strategy and flexible prototype formats drive impressive unit-level economics, with high returns on invested capital and a strong franchise demand. Value platforms like the $7.99 Skinny Combo and menu innovations are boosting incremental sales and preserving franchisee margins despite a budget-conscious consumer base.
Potbelly: The Cheapest Fast-Casual On The Market Is Starting To Get Noticed
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Potbelly (PBPB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Potbelly (PBPB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Potbelly (PBPB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for January 17th
RIGL, PFIS, PBPB, ICL and KMX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on January 17, 2025.
New Strong Buy Stocks for January 17th
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Wall Street Analysts Think Potbelly (PBPB) Could Surge 47.83%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The mean of analysts' price targets for Potbelly (PBPB) points to a 47.8% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Wall Street Analysts Think Potbelly (PBPB) Could Surge 47.83%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Potbelly (PBPB)
Potbelly (PBPB) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Potbelly (PBPB)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Potbelly Reports Preliminary Q4 Results, Metrics Improve, Stock Up
PBPB fiscal fourth-quarter comps reflect improvement buoyed by its product innovation and digital marketing initiatives.
Potbelly Reports Preliminary Q4 Results, Metrics Improve, Stock Up
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Potbelly Gains 14% in 3 Months: Is There More Upside for the Stock?
PBPB is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by its strategic initiatives focused on same-store sales growth and digitalization.
Potbelly Gains 14% in 3 Months: Is There More Upside for the Stock?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Potbelly: Even With The Rally It's Still Below My PT
Potbelly has quintupled its market value since 2020 under CEO Wright, with successful refranchising and digital platform enhancements driving growth. Despite a 4.7% sales decline in Q3 2024, franchise royalties grew 79% year-over-year, and restaurant margins expanded by 0.7%. Potbelly's Everyday Value Combo and Perks platform have increased guest retention and digital sales, now representing 38% of total sales.
Potbelly: Even With The Rally It's Still Below My PT
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adiya Dixon - Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary Robert Wright - President & Chief Executive Officer Steven Cirulis - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer Conference Call Participants Jeremy Hamblin - Craig-Hallum Alex Sturnieks - Lake Street Capital Markets Todd Brooks - The Benchmark Company Matt Curtis - William Blair Operator Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Potbelly Corporation's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.
Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Potbelly Accelerates Growth with Signed Commitments for 32 New U.S. Shops
CHICAGO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the completion of six new multi-unit development agreements. The commitments, which include an expanded partnership with Potbelly founder Bryant Keil, will bring new Potbelly shops to markets in six states across the country including Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia, with new and existing franchisee partners.
Potbelly Accelerates Growth with Signed Commitments for 32 New U.S. Shops
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