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PTLO Stock Chart & Stats
$4.35
$0.28(6.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$4.35
$0.28(6.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.78 - $8.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume899.05K
Average Volume (3M)1.17M
Market Cap
$340.23M
Enterprise Value$1.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$21.25M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$691.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding72,518,680
10 Day Avg. Volume957,931
30 Day Avg. Volume1,168,024
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.92Price Target Upside36.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$770.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & ScalePortillo’s has delivered multi-year top-line growth driven by company-owned unit expansion and same-store resilience. A growing, company-operated footprint reinforces recurring restaurant sales as a durable revenue base, enabling scale benefits in purchasing and marketing over the next 2–6 months.
Improving LeverageLeverage falling below 1.0 TTM increases financial flexibility and reduces refinancing strain. With a clearer path to pay down net debt using improving operating cash flow, the balance sheet trajectory supports sustainable investment and risk absorption over the medium term.
Loyalty Penetration & Operational InitiativesRecord loyalty penetration gives Portillo’s a durable channel for targeted offers and repeat visits, raising lifetime value. Combined with announced $10–$15M run-rate savings and prototype efficiency work, these structural initiatives can sustainably lift margins and unit returns over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Very Thin Net MarginA sub-2% net margin leaves limited buffer to absorb commodity, labor or traffic shocks. Persistent low profitability constrains retained earnings, depresses returns on equity, and requires either sustained margin recovery or significant operating improvements to support longer-term expansion plans.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative FCF despite positive operating cash flow signals capital intensity and reinvestment outpacing cash generation. This reduces discretionary capacity to accelerate debt reduction or fund growth without external financing, increasing financial risk if margins do not improve.
Underperforming New-Unit EconomicsRapid expansion into new markets has produced cannibalization and weaker unit returns, lengthening payback periods. Persistent new-unit underperformance undermines capital allocation, forcing development discipline and slowing profitable scale unless site selection and prototype changes restore unit economics.
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 $8.14 in the past 12 months.
What is Portillo's, Inc.’s market cap?
Portillo's, Inc.’s market cap is $340.23M.
When is Portillo's, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Portillo's, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Portillo's, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Portillo's, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.082 by $0.008.
Is Portillo's, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Portillo's, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Portillo's, Inc. have?
Portillo's, Inc. has 72,518,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to Portillo's, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Portillo's, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.082. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.21%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Portillo's Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.92 (36.02% Upside)
$5.92 (36.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PTLO Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $600.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-55.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.56%
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 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced view: solid revenue growth, record loyalty penetration, improved cash flow and a clear program of cost savings and organizational changes provide positive indicators for long-term profitability. However, near-term challenges are material—same-store sales and transactions slipped, restaurant-level margins were pressured by commodity inflation and underperforming new-market locations (notably in Texas/Arizona), and guidance was adjusted. Management emphasized disciplined development, prototype redesign, supply-chain savings and marketing/menu initiatives to address these issues.View all PTLO earnings summariesPTLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.92
▲(36.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.54% Insiders
15.33% Mutual Funds
0.42% Other Institutional Investors
67.63% Public Companies and
Individual Investors