Potbelly Corporation

Potbelly Corporation

PBPB·NASDAQ

$17.12

+0.0000%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

Potbelly Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and franchises Potbelly sandwich shops. As of December 26, 2021, it had 443 shops in 33 states and the District of Columbia, which included 397 shops and 46 franchisees operated shops. The company was formerly known as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Inc. and changed its name to Potbelly Corporation in 2002. Potbelly Corporation was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$517.98M
EPS0.0824
P/E Ratio37.16
Earnings Date05/05/2026
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Potbelly Corporation Street Expectations Map

PBPB · NASDAQ

Wall Street analysts project that PBPB stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 17.12, with estimates ranging from a low of 17.12 to a high of 17.12.

Lowest Target
17.12
0.00%
Consensus Target
17.12
0.00%
Highest Target
17.12
0.00%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 17.12, with estimates ranging from a low of 17.12 to a high of 17.12.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

0.0%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Potbelly Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

PBPB · NASDAQ
Latest Revenue
462.60M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
477.31M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
474.88M - 479.89M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.2%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Potbelly Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

PBPB · NASDAQ
Latest Net Income
40.29M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
7.83M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
7.78M - 7.88M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-80.6%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Potbelly Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

PBPB · NASDAQ
Latest EPS
1.35
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
$0.25
FY 2025
Estimate Range
$0.25 - $0.26
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-81.1%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Potbelly Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

PBPB · NASDAQ
Latest EBIT
8.62M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
-23.94M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
-24.07M - -23.81M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-377.8%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Potbelly Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

PBPB · NASDAQ
Latest EBITDA
21.29M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
-510.42K
FY 2025
Estimate Range
-513.19K - -507.82K
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-102.4%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Potbelly Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

PBPB · NASDAQ
Latest SG&A Expense
58.45M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
50.24M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
49.98M - 50.51M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-14.1%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Potbelly Corporation Insider Positioning

PBPB · NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $14.08M worth of PBPB shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

819.8K

14.04M

Net Activity

-14.0M

-$14.04M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

3.4K

41.56K

Net Activity

-42K

-$42K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
BJ

Boehm Joseph

Director

248.8K shares1 transactions

$4.26M

2
ND

Near David

Director

158.8K shares1 transactions

$2.72M

3
HDW

Head David W

Director

147.7K shares1 transactions

$2.53M

4
BAM

Butler Adrian M

Director

89.5K shares1 transactions

$1.53M

5
SJ

Sutton Jill

Director

77.3K shares1 transactions

$1.32M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $14.08M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.