Potbelly (PBPB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) is a fast‐casual restaurant chain headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in made-to-order toasted sandwiches, soups, salads and shakes. The company operates company-owned and franchised stores under the Potbelly Sandwich Works brand, serving freshly prepared menu items alongside coffee and baked goods in a relaxed, neighborhood café environment.

The first Potbelly shop opened in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood in 1977, and the concept expanded through franchising beginning in the mid-1990s. Potbelly completed its initial public offering in 2013, using the capital raised to support unit growth, remodel existing locations and develop new digital ordering capabilities including mobile and delivery partnerships.

Today, Potbelly operates more than 300 locations across the United States, with a concentration in urban and suburban markets and select international licensing agreements in the Middle East. Stores feature community-oriented décor and a menu that emphasizes made-from-scratch soups, signature sandwiches like the “Tuna Melt” and seasonal promotions designed to drive repeat visits.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Doty, who was appointed in 2019, the company has prioritized operational efficiency, technology-driven guest engagement and menu innovation. Potbelly continues to refine its store format and digital platforms to support long-term growth in existing markets and targeted new trade areas.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $17.11 to $17.13
• 50-Day Range: $17.00 to $17.12
• 52-Week Range: $7.75 to $17.13
• Volume: 1.20 million shs
• Average Volume: 555,244 shs
• Market Capitalization: $518.05 million
• P/E Ratio: 48.92
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $17.41
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Potbelly Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Potbelly scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 192nd out of 203 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Potbelly has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Potbelly is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Potbelly has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.50%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Potbelly are expected to grow by 12.50% in the coming year, from $0.24 to $0.27 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Potbelly is 48.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.39.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Potbelly is 48.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 16.46.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Potbelly has a P/B Ratio of 8.82. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for PBPB.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Potbelly does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Potbelly does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Potbelly to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Potbelly insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.20% of the stock of Potbelly is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

72.60% of the stock of Potbelly is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 5/19/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RESTRNTS
• Sub-Industry: Restaurants, Hotels, Motels
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PBPB
• CIK: 1195734
• Web: www.potbelly.com
• Phone: (312) 951-0600
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 5,000
• Year Founded: 1977

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Potbelly: $17.41
• High Price Target: $18.00
• Low Price Target: $17.12
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.35
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 48.92
• Forward P/E Ratio: 71.33
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $40.29 million
• Net Margins: 2.30%
• Pretax Margin: 2.16%
• Return on Equity: 16.31%
• Return on Assets: 3.56%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.50
• Quick Ratio: 0.45

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $462.60 million
• Price / Sales: 1.12
• Cash Flow: $0.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 23.23
• Book Value: $1.94 per share
• Price / Book: 8.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,260,000
• Free Float: 27,174,000
• Market Cap: $518.05 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.52