Potbelly Corporation (PBPB)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
Peers: LOCO  NDLS 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PBPB
  • Rev/Share 15.5385
  • Book/Share 2.0236
  • PB 8.3999
  • Debt/Equity 2.4068
  • CurrentRatio 0.5041
  • ROIC 0.0566

 

  • MktCap 516471183.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.5551
  • PFCF 30.8175
  • PE 47.8309
  • Debt/Assets 0.5567
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1862

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

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News

POTBELLY INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Potbelly Corporation - PBPB
PBPB
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Potbelly Corporation (NasdaqGS: PBPB) to RaceTrac, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Potbelly will receive $17.12 in cash for each share of Potbelly that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate,.

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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
PBPB
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Potbelly (PBPB) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Wall Street Analysts Predict a 33.1% Upside in Potbelly (PBPB): Here's What You Should Know
PBPB
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The consensus price target hints at a 33.1% upside potential for Potbelly (PBPB). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

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Is Potbelly (PBPB) Outperforming Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
PBPB
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Potbelly (PBPB) and Red Robin (RRGB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Potbelly (PBPB) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
PBPB
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Potbelly (PBPB) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

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How Much Upside is Left in Potbelly (PBPB)? Wall Street Analysts Think 34.86%
PBPB
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 34.9% in Potbelly (PBPB). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Has Potbelly (PBPB) Outpaced Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
PBPB
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Potbelly (PBPB) and Casey's General Stores (CASY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
PBPB
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Potbelly (PBPB) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 6, 2025
PBPB
Published: July 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, July 21, 2025 (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 second quarter 2025 financial results.

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Potbelly and Zapp's Launch Hot Pepper Chips
PBPB, UTZ
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ZAPPSPOTBELLY--Potbelly Sandwich Works (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is heating up taste buds this summer with its new signature Hot Pepper Flavored Potato Chips in partnership with Zapp's® (NYSE: UTZ), the daringly different brand of chips and pretzels with bold flavors rooted in the sights and sounds of The Big Easy. The new chips bring the flavor of Potbelly's craveable signature Hot Peppers in a spicy, snackable, portable form, now available exclusively a.

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Potbelly: A Smokin' Hot Quarter For A Growing Brand, Even With Soft Consumer Spending
PBPB
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Potbelly's stock surged 18% on May 7, marking a 40% increase since my initial recommendation, driven by strong same-store sales growth and effective engagement initiatives like Potbelly Perks. Despite a challenging Q4, Potbelly's Q1 FY 2025 results exceeded expectations with 0.9% same-store sales growth, boosted by new menu items and value promotions. Potbelly's expansion strategy includes opening 38 new locations in FY 2025, aiming for 2,000 U.S. locations, supported by a healthy balance sheet and low debt.

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Potbelly (PBPB) Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q1
PBPB
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Potbelly (PBPB) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.02. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago.

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What's in Store for These 3 Restaurant Stocks in Q1 Earnings?
BLMN, DIN, PBPB
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Restaurant stocks are likely to have benefited from expanding store footprints, digitizing service channels, and menu enhancements in the first quarter of 2025.

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Potbelly Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
PBPB
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PBPB's fiscal fourth-quarter top line is negatively impacted by the absence of a 53rd week in 2024 and the company's ongoing refranchising strategy.

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Potbelly to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
PBPB
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PBPB's fourth-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from menu innovation, digital strategies and a franchise-led expansion strategy.

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Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands in Virginia Markets with Franchise Expansion Led by Former CEO
PBPB
Published: February 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the beloved neighborhood sandwich shop, is excited to announce a major expansion in the Northern Virginia market through an extension of its Shop Development Agreement (SDA). This new agreement builds on the company's existing partnership with former CEO Bryant Keil and his son Hampden Keil, with plans to open additional Potbelly locations in several areas of Northern Virginia.

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Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on March 6, 2025
PBPB
Published: February 18, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2025 (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 fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.

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About Potbelly Corporation (PBPB)

  • IPO Date 2013-10-04
  • Website https://www.potbelly.com
  • Industry Restaurants
  • CEO Robert D. Wright
  • Employees 5000

Potbelly Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and franchises Potbelly sandwich shops. As of December 26, 2021, it had 443 shops in 33 states and the District of Columbia, which included 397 shops and 46 franchisees operated shops. The company was formerly known as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Inc. and changed its name to Potbelly Corporation in 2002. Potbelly Corporation was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.