Portillo'sPTLO
PTLO
About: Portillos Inc serves the Chicago street food industry through high-energy and multichannel restaurants designed to ignite the senses and create memorable dining experiences. It owns and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States, along with two food production commissaries in Illinois. Its menu includes hot dogs, beef and sausage sandwiches, sandwiches and ribs, salads, burgers, chicken, Barnelli's pasta, sides and soup, and desserts and shakes.
Employees: 8,180
0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
72% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 67 | Existing positions reduced: 39
47% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $505M [Q2] → $743M (+$238M) [Q3]
12% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 25
5.16% more ownership
Funds ownership: 84.29% [Q2] → 89.45% (+5.16%) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 2 (+0) [Q3]
8% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $14.1M | Put options by funds: $15.4M
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 178 [Q2] → 176 (-2) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$11
6%
downside
Avg. target
$12
2%
upside
High target
$13
11%
upside
2 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
2 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
UBS Dennis Geiger 40% 1-year accuracy 8 / 20 met price target | 6%downside $11 | Neutral Maintained | 7 Jan 2025 |
Stephens & Co. Jim Salera 35% 1-year accuracy 15 / 43 met price target | 11%upside $13 | Equal-Weight Reiterated | 6 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about PTLO published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
17 hours ago
Portillo's: Stock Skyrockets With 'Hartung Effect' And ICR Conference Success
Portillo's has shown resilience with a 0.3% same-store sales growth in Q4 FY 2024, beating expectations and signaling potential positive sales for FY 2025. The introduction of 'Units of the Future 2.0' promises reduced construction costs and quicker payback periods, aiding expansion into smaller markets. The new 'Portillo's Perks' loyalty program, leveraging mobile wallets, aims to boost repeat visits and personalized promotions, targeting 1.5-1.7 million users by summer.
Neutral
Schwab Network
6 days ago
Overlooked Stock: PTLO
Hope you're hungry. Today's Overlooked Stock turns to Portillo's (PTLO).
Positive
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
Why Portillo's Stock Skyrocketed Tuesday Morning
Shares of Portillo's (PTLO 12.51%) took flight Tuesday morning, jumping as much as 18.9%. As of 1:18 p.m.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
This Fast-Growing Restaurant Stock Gets a Chipotle-Size Boost
Portillo's (PTLO -0.25%) added Chipotle (CMG -0.85%) veteran Jack Hartung to its board of directors last week, and the stock got a nice bounce. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why Hartung could help Portillo's optimize operations and expansion as it enters its new growth phase.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Strength Seen in Portillo's Inc. (PTLO): Can Its 7.9% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Portillo's Adds Industry Veteran Jack Hartung to Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced the appointment of Jack Hartung, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Chipotle, to Portillo's Board of Directors, effective immediately. "Jack Hartung has been a pioneer of the fast casual restaurant sector and an architect behind one of its greatest success stories.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why You Should Retain Portillo's Stock in Your Portfolio Now
PTLO's technology-driven initiatives, expansion strategy and focus on brand value position it for growth. However, elevated costs are a concern.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Portillo's: This High-Growth Fast-Casual Is Really Cheap Right Now
Portillo's is rapidly expanding, growing from 61 to over 90 locations since its 2021 IPO, focusing on the Sunbelt with cost-effective prototypes. Despite declining comparable sales, PTLO maintains strong top-line growth, targeting 920 locations with a 12–15% annual growth rate. The stock has fallen 40.3% YTD, presenting a buying opportunity under $10, with a potential upside to $12 as new markets and a loyalty program rollout.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Tax Loss Selling Season: Four Oversold Stocks
Tax loss selling has created opportunities in overly discounted stocks like Dave & Buster's, Rexford Industrial Real Estate, Portillo's, and Caesar's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's shares have plummeted due to weak comps and increased leverage, but insider buying and potential EBITDA growth present a compelling valuation. Rexford Industrial Real Estate offers attractive returns due to high-quality assets and strong negotiating positions, despite recent rent declines.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Portillo's (PTLO) Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to Portillo's (PTLO) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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