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.
infoPotbelly is a micro cap stock with a total market cap of 234.25M.
infoThey trade on the NASDAQ and had their IPO 9 years and 10 months ago.
infoPotbelly currently employs 6000 people.
infoAs of Wednesday, Aug 23 2023, Potbelly’s share price is $7.99.
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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Saturday Aug 05 2023 at 00:03
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2023 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Bob Wright – President, CEO Steve Cirulis – SVP, CFO Will Atkins – VP, Controller Conference Call Participants Jeff Priester – ICR Sharon Zackfia – William Blair Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Potbelly Corporation’s Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. Today’s call is being recorded.
Yahoo Finance
Potbelly CEO on inflation: We benefit from broad base supply chain
Friday Aug 04 2023 at 13:00
Potbelly released its Q2 earnings on Thursday, missing estimates on top line, although revenue is still up 9.2 percent year-over-year. Potbelly CEO Bob Wright joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the report, the state of the fast casual dining industry, consumer spending, inflation, and the potential for company expansion.
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Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2023 Results on August 3, 2023
Thursday Jul 13 2023 at 09:00
CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the date for the release of its second quarter 2023 financial results.
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5 Small-Cap Stocks That Soared in 1H & Have More Upside
Tuesday Jul 11 2023 at 09:32
We have narrowed our search to five small-cap stocks that have provided more than 50% returns year to date with more upside left. These are: CRD.A, AIRS, RRGB, PBPB, BZH.
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These Highly Ranked Retail-Restaurants Stocks Could Feed Investors’ Appetite
Thursday Jul 06 2023 at 22:07
Easing inflation is starting to strengthen the outlook for many Zacks Retail-Restaurants stocks and they could start to outperform the broader market with rising earnings estimates serving as a strong catalyst for more upside.
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Potbelly: Continued Excellent Business Performance
Sunday Jun 11 2023 at 04:04
Potbelly reported +14.4% same-store sales growth in the first two months of Q2 2023 despite tougher year-over-year comps. It looks capable of hitting +14% or better same-store sales growth over the full year, allowing it to reach its 2024 sales targets ahead of schedule. However, a Supreme Court decision on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is expected within the next month.
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Potbelly (PBPB) QTD Same-Store Sales & AUV Top Guidance
Wednesday Jun 07 2023 at 14:34
Potbelly’s (PBPB) releases second-quarter 2023-to-date business update wherein same-store sales and average unit volumes exceed expectations.
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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Saturday May 06 2023 at 02:27
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adiya Dixon – Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Bob Wright – President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Cirulis – Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Fortuna – Alpha IR Group Conference Call Participants Matt Curtis – William Blair Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Potbelly Corporation’s First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.
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Restaurants Roar Back to Life: Stocks to Watch
Tuesday Apr 25 2023 at 12:11
The earnings outlook is promising for this industry.
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Potbelly (PBPB) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Monday Apr 24 2023 at 13:41
Does Potbelly (PBPB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let’s find out.
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Potbelly (PBPB) Shows Fast-paced Momentum But Is Still a Bargain Stock
Monday Apr 24 2023 at 09:53
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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Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2023 Results on May 4
Monday Apr 17 2023 at 16:15
CHICAGO, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2023 financial results.
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Strength Seen in Potbelly (PBPB): Can Its 10.5% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Wednesday Apr 12 2023 at 10:40
Potbelly (PBPB) 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.
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Potbelly (PBPB) Announces Preliminary Q1 Results, Metrics Improve
Tuesday Apr 11 2023 at 13:48
Potbelly’s (PBPB) fiscal first-quarter metrics reflect improvement buoyed by strong customer demand and marketing initiatives.
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Potbelly: Strong Sales Growth Continues Into Early 2023
Saturday Apr 01 2023 at 02:21
Potbelly’s sales performance continues to be strong with same store sales up over +25% during the first two months of 2023. This was against easy year-over-year comps though, so it expects mid-single digits sales growth against tougher comps later in the year.
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Potbelly (PBPB) Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates
Friday Mar 03 2023 at 12:03
Potbelly (PBPB) fourth-quarter fiscal 2022 results benefit from robust same-store sales growth.
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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
Thursday Mar 02 2023 at 22:32
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call March 2, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adiya Dixon – Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Bob Wright – President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Cirulis – Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer Lisa Fortuna – Investor Relations, Alpha IR Group Conference Call Participants Matt Curtis – William Blair Operator Welcome to the Potbelly Corporation Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2022 Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.
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Potbelly (PBPB) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates
Thursday Mar 02 2023 at 18:49
Potbelly (PBPB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -30.77% and 0.97%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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Potbelly (PBPB) to Post Q4 Earnings: What’s in the Offing?
Thursday Mar 02 2023 at 12:48
Potbelly’s (PBPB) fiscal fourth-quarter results are likely to reflect solid same-store sales performance.
GlobeNewsWire
Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results on March 2
Monday Feb 13 2023 at 16:30
CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results.
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Potbelly (PBPB) Provides Prelim Results for Q4 & Fiscal 2022
Tuesday Jan 10 2023 at 13:32
Potbelly’s (PBPB) latest announcement substantiates its commitment to make 2024 and long-term growth objectives drive growth.
Benzinga
Why Potbelly Shares Are Rising – Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB)
Monday Jan 09 2023 at 15:16
Potbelly Corp PBPB shares are trading higher by 9.06% to $5.90 during Monday’s session after the company reported preliminary fourth-quarter sales results above estimates. The company sees preliminary fourth-quarter revenue of $119 million to $120 million versus the prior guidance of $114 million to $119 million.
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Potbelly Corporation to Participate in Upcoming December Investor Conferences
Friday Dec 02 2022 at 08:00
CHICAGO, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced that Bob Wright, Chief Executive Officer and Steve Cirulis, Chief Financial Officer, will host individual meetings as well as participate in a restaurant-industry panel at the Wolfe Conference and present at the Sidoti Conference:
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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
Sunday Nov 06 2022 at 07:22
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adiya Dixon – Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Bob Wright – President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Cirulis – Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Lisa Fortuna – Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Matt Curtis – William Blair Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Potbelly Corporation Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.
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Potbelly (PBPB) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Thursday Nov 03 2022 at 19:36
Potbelly (PBPB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -85.71% and 0.38%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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Potbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2022 Results on November 3
Monday Oct 17 2022 at 16:15
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the date for the release of its third quarter 2022 financial results.
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4 Restaurant Stocks to Buy Amid Ongoing Industry Challenges
Monday Sep 26 2022 at 09:47
The restaurant industry is facing inflationary pressures but sales are still rising, helping stocks like Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO), Potbelly Corporation (PBPB), FAT Brands (FAT) and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL).
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Potbelly: Strong Sales Performance
Friday Sep 16 2022 at 21:50
Potbelly reported +17.2% same-store sales growth in Q2 2022. This was significantly driven by the continued recovery in Central Business District and Airport stores.
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Potbelly Bankruptcy Risk
The Altman Z-score is a formula that measures a company’s financial health and bankruptcy risk. It assigns a numerical score based on various financial ratios. The Z-score is divided into different zones. If the Z-score is above 2.99, it indicates a lower bankruptcy risk, classifying the company as ‘safe’ or ‘non-distressed’. If the score falls below 1.81, it suggests a higher risk, indicating potential financial distress or bankruptcy. The range between 1.81 and 2.99 is called the ‘gray zone’ or zone of ambiguity.
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Potbelly’s Altman Z-score is 1.1 which is in the distress zone. This indicates a higher risk of financial distress and potential bankruptcy for the company. It can serve as a warning sign of significant financial challenges, requiring careful consideration by potential investors.
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Potbelly Insider Trading
Insider trading is when individuals employed by a company buy or sell its securities following legal procedures and regulations. Company executives, directors, and employees may be permitted to buy or sell shares if they follow specific rules, such as filing a Form 4 with the SEC within two business days.
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Over the last 3 months, 4 insiders have bought $120.94K and 1 insider has sold $91.59K of common stock in Potbelly on the stock market. This represents a net trade value of $29.35K bought.
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Debt & Income Analysis
Income quality measures a company’s operating cash flow to net income ratio. It helps investors and analysts assess the sustainability of a company’s earnings. A high QIR indicates strong cash flows, while a low QIR may indicate non-operating activities driving net income.
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Potbelly’s Income Quality of 1.0 is in line with its Industry Group of 0.95 (5.3% greater)
Potbelly’s Income Quality of 1.0 is in line with its Major Industry Group of 0.95 (5.3% greater)
Potbelly’s Income Quality of 1.0 is greater than its Sector of 0.87 (14.9% greater)
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Current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off short-term debt with its current assets (assets that a company expects to use up or convert to cash within a year). It represents the $ amount of current assets a company has for every $1 of short-term debt. A high current ratio above 1.0 indicates that a company can meet its short-term obligations, while a low current ratio below 1.0 suggests difficulty.
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Potbelly’s Current Ratio of 0.71 is greater than its Industry Group of 0.64 (10.9% greater)
Potbelly’s Current Ratio of 0.71 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 0.64 (10.9% greater)
Potbelly’s Current Ratio of 0.71 is lower than its Sector of 1.37 (-48.2% lower)
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Value Analysis
PE ratio (price-to-earnings), measures a company’s stock price relative to its earnings per share. It helps investors evaluate whether its stock is overvalued or undervalued. A higher PE ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay more for a company’s earnings, while a lower PE ratio (above zero) suggests the company could be undervalued.
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Potbelly’s PE Ratio of 18.45 is greater than its Industry Group of 12.23 (50.9% greater)
Potbelly’s PE Ratio of 18.45 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 12.23 (50.9% greater)
Potbelly’s PE Ratio of 18.45 is greater than its Sector of 5.99 (208.0% greater)
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The PB ratio (price-to-book), measures a company’s stock price relative to its book value (net value of a company’s assets reported on its balance sheet, after subtracting debt) per share. It is used to evaluate a company’s valuation, with a lower PB ratio (above zero) indicating a lower valuation and a higher PB ratio suggesting overvaluation.
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Potbelly’s PB Ratio of 32.53 is greater than its Industry Group of 2.33 (1296.1% greater)
Potbelly’s PB Ratio of 32.53 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 2.33 (1296.1% greater)
Potbelly’s PB Ratio of 32.53 is greater than its Sector of 1.57 (1972.0% greater)
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Efficiency Analysis
ROE (Return on Equity), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to its shareholders’ equity (the amount of value in a company that belongs to the people who own shares). It indicates how efficiently a company generates profits per unit of equity invested. A high ROE suggests effective use of equity, while a low ROE indicates inefficiency.
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Potbelly’s ROE of 1.76 is greater than its Sector of 0.08 (2100.0% greater)
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ROCE (Return on Capital Employed), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to the amount of capital invested in its operations. It indicates how well a company is generating profits from its capital investments. A high ROCE suggests effective use of capital, while a low ROCE indicates inefficiency.
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Potbelly’s ROCE of 0.05 is in line with its Industry Group of 0.05
Potbelly’s ROCE of 0.05 is in line with its Major Industry Group of 0.05
Potbelly’s ROCE of 0.05 is lower than its Sector of 0.06 (-16.7% lower)
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