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PTLO Stock Chart & Stats
$5.91
-$0.35(-3.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.91
-$0.35(-3.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.78 - $12.37
Previous CloseN/A
Volume408.48K
Average Volume (3M)1.87M
Market Cap
$359.32M
Enterprise Value$970.04M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$23.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$688.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.23
Shares Outstanding72,380,960
10 Day Avg. Volume1,481,950
30 Day Avg. Volume1,871,144
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.44
P/FCF Ratio-17.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.91Price Target Upside-0.06% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$775.90M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue Growth And Unit ExpansionMulti-year top-line growth driven by new-unit openings shows the brand can scale revenue via unit economics and site growth. Ongoing expansion (DFW airport, downtown Chicago, multi-year openings plan) provides a structural growth path that supports long-term revenue diversification and market penetration.
Improving Operating Cash GenerationA large year‑over‑year increase in operating cash flow indicates improving cash conversion at the restaurant level and tighter working capital control. Sustained OCF improvement strengthens the company’s ability to fund openings, invest in operations, and service debt without relying solely on external financing.
Active Commodity Hedging Reduces Cost VolatilityMaterial hedging of beef and forward buying of commodities provide structural protection against input-price swings. This risk management reduces margin volatility through the next several quarters, enabling more predictable cost planning and targeted pricing strategies to sustain profitability under inflationary pressure.
Bears Say
Significant Margin CompressionSharp declines in gross and net margins reflect rising commodity, labor and operating costs plus promotional activity and weaker mix. Persistent margin erosion undermines profitability and operational leverage, making it harder to convert revenue growth into durable earnings without structural cost or pricing fixes.
Elevated Leverage And Negative Free Cash FlowSubstantial net debt and a return to negative free cash flow after reinvestment constrain financial flexibility. High leverage reduces room for strategic investments or buffering commodity/labor shocks, and negative FCF raises questions about the pace of deleveraging while funding new openings.
Finance Leadership Transition And Continuity RiskA CFO departure and extended interim arrangements create execution and governance risk during a period of margin pressure and balance‑sheet management. Prolonged leadership transition can slow strategic decisions (hedging, capital allocation) and reduce investor confidence in financial stewardship.
Portillo's News
PTLO FAQ
What was Portillo's, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Portillo's, Inc. lowest stock price was $3.77 and its highest was $12.37 in the past 12 months.
What is Portillo's, Inc.’s market cap?
Portillo's, Inc.’s market cap is $359.32M.
When is Portillo's, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Portillo's, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Portillo's, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Portillo's, Inc. released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported -$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.009 by -$0.019.
Is Portillo's, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Portillo's, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Portillo's, Inc. pay dividends?
Portillo's, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Portillo's, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Portillo's, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Portillo's, Inc. have?
Portillo's, Inc. has 72,380,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Portillo's, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Portillo's, Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.009. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -16.346%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Portillo's, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PTLO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Portillo's Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.91 (-0.06% Downside)
$5.91 (-0.06% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PTLO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $300.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-58.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Portillo's, Inc.
Portillo's Inc., along with its affiliated companies, owns and operates a network of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants throughout the United States. The company's diverse menu prominently features classic Chicago-style hot dogs and sausages, savory Italian beef sandwiches, flame-grilled burgers, crisp chopped salads, signature crinkle-cut French fries, and celebrated homemade chocolate cakes and chocolate cake shakes. By March 10, 2022, Portillo's had expanded its presence to 70 locations across nine states. Customers can also conveniently order its offerings through its official website. The company, established in 1963, maintains its corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
PTLO Company Deck
PTLO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed picture: top-line revenue growth (+3.5%), improved transactions and a notable jump in operating cash (+85.8%) and loyalty penetration were positives, along with steps to tighten development discipline and commodity hedging. However, the quarter showed margin compression (restaurant-level and adjusted EBITDA declines), rising operating costs (commodity, labor, repairs/maintenance and occupancy), near-term promotional/lapping pressures (April ~ -1 point comps, May headwinds), preopening/dead site costs and a CFO transition. Management emphasized a multi-quarter plan centered on operational excellence, targeted marketing and disciplined development. Given the material margin and cost pressures offsetting revenue and cash flow improvements, the call overall was balanced between constructive strategic initiatives and meaningful near-term operational and financial headwinds.View all PTLO earnings summariesPTLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.91
▼(-0.06% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.64% Insiders
15.36% Mutual Funds
23.76% Other Institutional Investors
44.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors