Potbelly Corporation (PBPB)
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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 6, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adiya Dixon – Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Bob Wright – President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Cirulis – Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeremy Hamblin – Craig Hallum Capital Group Alex Sturnieks – Lake Street Capital Markets Todd Brooks – The Benchmark Company Matt Curtis – William Blair Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Potbelly Corporation's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.
Potbelly (PBPB) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates
Potbelly (PBPB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.02 per share a year ago.
Potbelly to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
PBPB's fourth-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from menu innovation, digital strategies and a franchise-led expansion strategy.
Wall Street Analysts See a 25.25% Upside in Potbelly (PBPB): Can the Stock Really Move This High?
The consensus price target hints at a 25.3% upside potential for Potbelly (PBPB). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Potbelly (PBPB) Shows Fast-paced Momentum But Is Still a Bargain Stock
Potbelly (PBPB) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Potbelly: The Cheapest Fast-Casual On The Market Is Starting To Get Noticed
Potbelly's strategic focus on low-cost, high-growth fast-casuals is paying off, with strong same-store sales recovery, EBITDA growth, and franchise expansion. Potbelly's real estate strategy and flexible prototype formats drive impressive unit-level economics, with high returns on invested capital and a strong franchise demand. Value platforms like the $7.99 Skinny Combo and menu innovations are boosting incremental sales and preserving franchisee margins despite a budget-conscious consumer base.
Potbelly (PBPB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Potbelly (PBPB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Wall Street Analysts Think Potbelly (PBPB) Could Surge 47.83%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The mean of analysts' price targets for Potbelly (PBPB) points to a 47.8% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Potbelly (PBPB)
Potbelly (PBPB) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Potbelly Reports Preliminary Q4 Results, Metrics Improve, Stock Up
PBPB fiscal fourth-quarter comps reflect improvement buoyed by its product innovation and digital marketing initiatives.
Potbelly Gains 14% in 3 Months: Is There More Upside for the Stock?
PBPB is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by its strategic initiatives focused on same-store sales growth and digitalization.
Potbelly: Even With The Rally It's Still Below My PT
Potbelly has quintupled its market value since 2020 under CEO Wright, with successful refranchising and digital platform enhancements driving growth. Despite a 4.7% sales decline in Q3 2024, franchise royalties grew 79% year-over-year, and restaurant margins expanded by 0.7%. Potbelly's Everyday Value Combo and Perks platform have increased guest retention and digital sales, now representing 38% of total sales.
