NASDAQ:PBPB Potbelly (PBPB) Stock Price, News & Analysis → This AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins) (From Prosper Trading Academy) (Ad) Free PBPB Stock Alerts $10.63 -0.13 (-1.21%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.59▼$10.8650-Day Range$10.07▼$14.1252-Week Range$7.12▼$14.36Volume231,883 shsAverage Volume207,149 shsMarket Capitalization$315.50 millionP/E Ratio66.44Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$13.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Potbelly alerts: Email Address Potbelly MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.6% Upside$13.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.95% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.28Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$31,985 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth33.33%From $0.18 to $0.24 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.89 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector73rd out of 196 stocksEating Places Industry14th out of 41 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPotbelly has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePotbelly has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.95% of the float of Potbelly has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPotbelly has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Potbelly has recently decreased by 12.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPotbelly does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthPotbelly does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PBPB. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPotbelly has a news sentiment score of 0.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Potbelly this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for PBPB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Potbelly to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Potbelly insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $31,985.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.10% of the stock of Potbelly is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions72.60% of the stock of Potbelly is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Potbelly are expected to grow by 33.33% in the coming year, from $0.18 to $0.24 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Potbelly is 66.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Potbelly is 66.44, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.92.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPotbelly has a P/B Ratio of 22.15. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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(NASDAQ:PBPB) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokers Set Expectations for Potbelly Co.'s Q2 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:PBPB)April 27, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Why Big Pharma is Investing Billions in This BiotechIf you're on the hunt for a great biotech stock under $20... you need to see this video.April 26, 2024 | msn.comTreat Yourself to Potbelly's Deal for Oatmeal Cookie DayApril 20, 2024 | msn.comPotbelly Adds a Sweet Touch to Spring with the Debut of Fresh Dulce De Leche Cookie and Cinnamon Churro ShakeApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comPotbelly Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2024 Results on May 8, 2024April 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Potbelly (PBPB) and Five Below (FIVE)April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPotbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going ForwardApril 27, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Why Big Pharma is Investing Billions in This BiotechIf you're on the hunt for a great biotech stock under $20... you need to see this video.April 8, 2024 | yahoo.comPotbelly’s New Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich Is In Desperate Need Of One ThingApril 4, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Restaurant Stocks to Buy in April 2024April 2, 2024 | wsj.comPotbelly Corp.March 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith 61% ownership of the shares, Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPBPB Apr 2024 8.000 putMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDo Potbelly's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?March 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPotbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPotbelly CEO explains the 'five pillar strategy' fostering growthMarch 8, 2024 | sfgate.comPotbelly: Q4 Earnings SnapshotMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPotbelly Corp (PBPB) Reports Growth in Revenue and Same-Store Sales for Q4 and Full Year 2023March 7, 2024 | investorplace.comPBPB Stock Earnings: Potbelly Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q4 2023March 7, 2024 | benzinga.comRecap: Potbelly Q4 EarningsMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPotbelly's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Q4 Earnings Results: Revenue In Line With ExpectationsMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPotbelly Corporation Announces 12% Growth on Same-Store Sales for Fiscal Year 2023March 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comPotbelly Corporation Reports Strong Results for Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2023March 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comArtko Capital - Potbelly Corp.: There Should Be At Least One More Doubling From HereMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comPotbelly signs four multi-unit development agreements in USMarch 6, 2024 | bizjournals.comPotbelly finalizes deals with franchisees for new sites in Florida, North Carolina, St. LouisSee More Headlines Receive PBPB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Potbelly and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/07/2024Today4/27/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:PBPB CUSIPN/A CIK1195734 Webwww.potbelly.com Phone(312) 951-0600FaxN/AEmployees5,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.67 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+28.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.16 Trailing P/E Ratio66.44 Forward P/E Ratio59.06 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$5.12 million Net Margins1.04% Pretax Margin1.32% Return on Equity50.06% Return on Assets1.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.36 Current Ratio0.75 Quick Ratio0.70 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$491.41 million Price / Sales0.64 Cash Flow$0.57 per share Price / Cash Flow18.54 Book Value$0.48 per share Price / Book22.15Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares29,680,000Free Float26,982,000Market Cap$315.50 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.32 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Robert D. Wright (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.28MMr. Steven W. Cirulis (Age 53)Senior VP, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer Comp: $1.03MMr. Adam Noyes (Age 54)COO & Senior VP Comp: $1.03MMs. Adiya Dixon (Age 45)Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary Comp: $742.03kMr. David Scott Daniels (Age 52)Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer Comp: $801.79kMr. Jeffrey Douglas (Age 52)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Comp: $530.19kMr. Patrick James Walsh (Age 41)Chief People Officer Ms. Lynette McKee CFE (Age 67)Senior Vice President of Franchising Mr. William C. Atkins (Age 40)VP & Controller More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGEN Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:GENKNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHEl Pollo LocoNASDAQ:LOCOJ. Alexander'sNYSE:JAXDenny'sNASDAQ:DENNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAssenagon Asset Management S.A.Sold 26,258 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.470%Hodges Capital Management Inc.Bought 116,470 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.392%Los Angeles Capital Management LLCBought 54,667 shares on 4/5/2024Ownership: 0.823%Quadrature Capital LtdBought 20,802 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.070%Robert D WrightBought 1,750 shares on 3/15/2024Total: $20,335.00 ($11.62/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PBPB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Potbelly stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Potbelly in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PBPB shares. View PBPB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Potbelly's stock price target for 2024? 4 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Potbelly's shares. Their PBPB share price targets range from $11.00 to $15.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $13.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PBPB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PBPB shares performed in 2024? Potbelly's stock was trading at $10.42 at the start of the year. Since then, PBPB stock has increased by 2.0% and is now trading at $10.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Potbelly's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our PBPB earnings forecast. How can I listen to Potbelly's earnings call? Potbelly will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "10187570". How were Potbelly's earnings last quarter? Potbelly Co. (NASDAQ:PBPB) posted its earnings results on Thursday, March, 7th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.02. The company earned $125.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $125.80 million. Potbelly had a net margin of 1.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 50.06%. What ETF holds Potbelly's stock? AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF holds 4,100 shares of PBPB stock, representing 1.42% of its portfolio. What is Robert D. Wright's approval rating as Potbelly's CEO? 22 employees have rated Potbelly Chief Executive Officer Robert D. Wright on Glassdoor.com. Robert D. Wright has an approval rating of 31% among the company's employees. This puts Robert D. Wright in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Potbelly own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Potbelly investors own include Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.A), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Ford Motor (F), FireEye (FEYE), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Oracle (ORCL), Schlumberger (SLB), SunPower (SPWR) and AT&T (T). Who are Potbelly's major shareholders? Potbelly's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.82%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.47%) and Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.39%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Noyes, Adiya Dixon, David Near, Jeffrey Douglas, Marla C Gottschalk, Robert D Wright and Steven Cirulis. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Potbelly? 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