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Potbelly Corp (PBPB)
NASDAQ:PBPB
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.08Last Year’s EPS
0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2025
|% Change Since: 28.97%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong performance with significant growth in system-wide sales, franchise expansion, and digital sales, supported by successful menu innovations. Despite a slight net loss and a decrease in transactions, the overall growth and improvements in shop-level margins and digital engagement indicate a positive outlook.Company Guidance
In the first quarter of 2025, Potbelly Corporation demonstrated robust financial performance and growth strategies. The company reported a system-wide sales increase of approximately 4.8% year-over-year to $140.7 million, with total revenue up by 2.3% to $113.7 million. Same-store sales grew by 0.9%, exceeding expectations, and shop-level margins expanded to 13.7%. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $5.5 million, or 4.9% of total revenue, despite a year-over-year decrease owing to a prior year settlement benefit. The digital business represented over 42% of total shop sales, marking a 200 basis points increase from last year. Potbelly opened four new restaurants, bringing their total open and committed shop count to 766, and secured 40 new shop commitments. For the full year 2025, Potbelly reiterated guidance, anticipating same-store sales growth of 1.5% to 2.5%, unit growth of at least 38 openings, and adjusted EBITDA of $33 million to $34 million.System-wide Sales Growth
System-wide sales for the first quarter of 2025 increased approximately 4.8% year-over-year to $140.7 million, with total revenue increasing approximately 2.3% year-over-year to $113.7 million.
Franchise Expansion
Potbelly opened at least four new restaurants during the first quarter and added 40 new shop commitments, bringing the total open and committed shop count to 766. Franchise revenue increased approximately 30.8% year-over-year to $4.7 million.
Digital Sales Growth
The digital business represented over 42% of total shop sales during the first quarter, an increase of approximately 200 basis points versus last year.
Menu Innovation Success
The introduction of new menu items, including the Prime Rib Steak Sandwich, Chili Mac, and Banana Pudding Shake, received positive customer reception and contributed to sales growth.
Improvement in Shop-Level Margins
Year-over-year shop-level margin improved to 13.7%, with adjusted EBITDA of $5.5 million, well above guidance.
PBPB Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
PBPB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2025 | $8.56 | $10.11 | +18.11% |
Mar 06, 2025 | $11.81 | $9.66 | -18.20% |
Nov 07, 2024 | $8.27 | $9.97 | +20.56% |
Aug 08, 2024 | $6.84 | $7.21 | +5.41% |
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FAQ
When does Potbelly Corp (PBPB) report earnings?
Potbelly Corp (PBPB) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Potbelly Corp (PBPB) earnings time?
Potbelly Corp (PBPB) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is PBPB EPS forecast?
PBPB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.08.