Zoe's Kitchen Company Profile (NYSE:ZOES)

Zoe's Kitchen trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ZOES."

Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. (NYSE:ZOES) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 17th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.04. The firm earned $74.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $75.11 million. Zoe's Kitchen had a negative net margin of 0.07% and a negative return on equity of 0.27%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.06 EPS. View Zoe's Kitchen's Earnings History.

10 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Zoe's Kitchen's shares. Their forecasts range from $12.50 to $27.00. On average, they expect Zoe's Kitchen's share price to reach $17.55 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Zoe's Kitchen.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Zoe's Kitchen stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Zoe's Kitchen Inc. operates as a fast casual restaurant concept serving Mediterranean-style food. The company operates a range of restaurant formats, including in-line, end-cap, and free-standing restaurants. It also grants licenses to qualified franchisees to construct and operate Zoe's Kitchen restaurants. Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. is based in Plano, Texas. " (8/23/2017)
• 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating and $28 price target on Zoe’s Kitchen (ZOES) ahead of the release of 1Q17 (March) earnings on Thursday, May 25." (5/23/2017)
• 3. Piper Jaffray Companies analysts commented, "We remain encouraged with Zoe's long-term brand positioning after spending time with management. The company has a committed team and a robust unit-growth pipeline that should help it to grow as gracefully as possible into its growth multiple in the face of persistent industry competition. However, our stock opinion also reflects the current restaurant contraction cycle where lower multiples are a reality. As a result, and as we gauge the timing and relative impact of current strategic initiatives, we are lowering our price target on ZOES shares to $16 based on ~14x FY17E EV/EBITDA (vs. ~17x FY17E prior). The key catalysts remain operational execution. We are maintaining our Neutral rating on ZOES shares. Every 1x turn in EBITDA multiple equates to ~$1/share." (3/23/2017)
• 4. Buckingham Research analysts commented, "We launched coverage about a year ago and have been on the wrong side watching as results deteriorated. We're certainly aware of the sliding traffic across the industry as well as rising labor costs which together have really pinched the financial model that we liked so much at the onset. Going forward, we console ourselves with 1) our view that management has not mis-executed; it really seems like an industry issue, 2) comparisons will get much easier and comps should benefit from new stores coming into the base as well as initiatives to drive sales including small-order delivery, menu innovation, price, and marketing and 3) the remaining LT opportunity to grow what we view to be a differentiated concept. We acknowledge considerable remaining risk as ZOES taps its revolver and the climate remains uncertain but we keep the BUY for those willing to hold out for some help from the environment when things change in the future." (2/24/2017)

Some companies that are related to Zoe's Kitchen include Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO), Chuy's Holdings (CHUY), The Habit Restaurants (HABT), Del Frisco's Restaurant Group (DFRG), Potbelly Corporation (PBPB), Ruby Tuesday (RT), Luby's (LUB), DP Poland Plc (DPP), Diversified Restaurant Holdings (SAUC), Kona Grill (KONA), One Group Hospitality (STKS), Good Times Restaurants (GTIM) and Spirit Pub Company Ltd (SPRT).

Zoe's Kitchen's management team includes the folowing people:

• Greg Dollarhyde, Independent Chairman of the Board
• Kevin T Miles, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• Sunil M Doshi, Chief Financial Officer
• Jeremy Hartley, Chief Operating Officer
• Casey Shilling, Chief Marketing Officer
• James Besch, Vice President - Accounting, Controller
• Michael Todd, General Counsel, Secretary
• Rahul Aggarwal, Independent Director
• Thomas J. Baldwin, Independent Director
• Susan M. Collyns, Independent Director

Zoe's Kitchen's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (11.11%), Jennison Associates LLC (9.94%), Bamco Inc. NY (6.16%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (4.69%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (4.20%) and Vanguard Group Inc. (3.93%). Company insiders that own Zoe's Kitchen stock include A Alexander Taylor II, Cordia Harrington, Greg Dollarhyde, Jeremy Hartley, Kevin Miles and Thomas Baldwin. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Zoe's Kitchen.

Zoe's Kitchen's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wasatch Advisors Inc., Franklin Resources Inc., Teachers Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Jennison Associates LLC, Numeric Investors LLC, Vanguard Group Inc. and California Public Employees Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for Zoe's Kitchen.

Zoe's Kitchen's stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ballentine Partners LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Bamco Inc. NY, Tocqueville Asset Management L.P., Thrivent Financial For Lutherans, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., State Street Corp and Verition Fund Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Zoe's Kitchen stock in the last two years include A Alexander Taylor II and Cordia Harrington. View Insider Buying and Selling for Zoe's Kitchen.

Shares of Zoe's Kitchen can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Zoe's Kitchen stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.49.