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Potbelly

10.26 USD
-0.08
0.77%
At close Dec 4, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
-0.77%
5 days
1.79%
1 month
36.98%
3 months
30.04%
6 months
19.86%
Year to date
2.09%
1 year
10.68%
5 years
126.99%
10 years
-14.71%
 

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 6,790 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

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $168M [Q2] → $176M (+$7.28M) [Q3]

0.37% more ownership

Funds ownership: 70.29% [Q2] → 70.66% (+0.37%) [Q3]

2% less funds holding

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

11% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 18

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 5 articles about PBPB published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Potbelly Announces Plans to Enter Georgia with 15-Unit Development Agreement
CHICAGO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced plans to open its first shops in Georgia after finalizing a multi-unit development agreement with franchise partner Royal Restaurant Group. Through the agreement, Royal Restaurant Group, a national franchise group that successfully operates restaurant locations for global brands, will bring 15 Potbelly shops to Georgia, all in the greater Atlanta region.
Potbelly Announces Plans to Enter Georgia with 15-Unit Development Agreement
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Potbelly (PBPB) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Potbelly (PBPB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.04 per share a year ago.
Potbelly (PBPB) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Immersion Investments, LLC and its Affiliates Issue Open Letter to Potbelly Corporation Urging Immediate Action to Maximize Value for its Shareholders
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Investments, LLC and its Affiliates Issue Open Letter to Potbelly Corporation Urging Immediate Action to Maximize Value for its Shareholders.
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Immersion Investments, LLC and its Affiliates Issue Open Letter to Potbelly Corporation Urging Immediate Action to Maximize Value for its Shareholders
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Immersion Investments, LLC and its Affiliates Issue Open Letter to Potbelly Corporation Urging Immediate Action to Maximize Value for its Shareholders
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Investments, LLC and its Affiliates Issue Open Letter to Potbelly Corporation Urging Immediate Action to Maximize Value for its Shareholders.
Immersion Investments, LLC and its Affiliates Issue Open Letter to Potbelly Corporation Urging Immediate Action to Maximize Value for its Shareholders
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2024 Results on November 7, 2024
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today announced the date for the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results.
Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2024 Results on November 7, 2024
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Potbelly: Value Levers Seem To Be Paying Off
Potbelly's Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative aims to expand to 2,000 units, with innovative prototypes reducing costs and driving franchisee interest, indicating significant growth potential. The 'Everyday Value Combo' and loyalty app 'Perks' have boosted value perception and customer retention, contributing to Potbelly's strong comparable sales and market share gains. PBPB's value score remains high among fast-casual restaurants, reflecting successful value promotions and menu innovations, despite industry challenges and price-sensitive consumers.
Potbelly: Value Levers Seem To Be Paying Off
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Rate Cuts to Help Restaurant Industry: 4 Stocks With Growth Potential
Restaurant stocks like Yum China (YUMC), El Pollo Loco (LOCO), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) and Potbelly (PBPB) will get a boost from the Fed's rate cut.
Rate Cuts to Help Restaurant Industry: 4 Stocks With Growth Potential
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