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Potbelly Dirección
Dirección controles de criterios 4/4
El CEO de Potbelly es Bob Wright , nombrado en Jul 2020, tiene una permanencia de 5.25 años. compensación anual total es $2.97M, compuesta por 25.1% salario y 74.9% primas, incluidas acciones y opciones de la empresa. posee directamente un 2.38% de las acciones de la empresa, por valor de $12.33M. La antigüedad media del equipo directivo y de la junta directiva es de 5.2 años y 5.3 años, respectivamente.
Información clave
Bob Wright
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
US$3.0m
Compensación total
| Porcentaje del salario del CEO | 25.06% |
| Permanencia del CEO | 5.3yrs |
| Participación del CEO | 2.4% |
| Permanencia media de la dirección | 5.2yrs |
| Promedio de permanencia en la Junta Directiva | 5.3yrs |
Actualizaciones recientes de la dirección
Recent updates
Actualización del análisis • Sep 11
Digital Channels And Franchise Expansion Will Reshape Fast Casual Dining
Potbelly's consensus analyst price target was lowered to $16.71 following its agreement to be acquired by RaceTrac for $17.12 per share, which limits further upside and reprices fair value in line with the acquisition terms. Analyst Commentary Potbelly entered into an agreement to be acquired by RaceTrac for $17.12 per share in an all-cash transaction.Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
Time To Say Goodbye: Potbelly's Acquisition And What It Means For Investors
Summary RaceTrac, Inc. is acquiring Potbelly Corporation for $17.12 per share, a 47% premium over the 90-day average, valuing the deal at $566 million. The acquisition offers minority shareholders a clear exit with a +120% gain since my initial call, far outpacing the S&P. Operationally, Potbelly stands to benefit from RaceTrac’s scale, real estate, and resources, accelerating expansion and store-in-store opportunities. Given minimal remaining upside and low but present deal risk, I recommend selling PBPB shares now to lock in gains and redeploy capital. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaActualización del análisis • Aug 08
Digital Channels And Franchise Expansion Will Reshape Fast Casual Dining
Potbelly’s consensus price target has increased to $18.17, driven by a substantial improvement in net profit margin alongside a sharply lower future P/E, reflecting improved profitability and valuation. What's in the News Potbelly raised full-year 2025 same store sales growth guidance to 2.0%-3.0% and expects Q3 same store sales growth of 3.25%-4.25%.Artículo de análisis • May 08
It Looks Like Shareholders Would Probably Approve Potbelly Corporation's (NASDAQ:PBPB) CEO Compensation Package
Key Insights Potbelly will host its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May CEO Bob Wright's total compensation includes...Seeking Alpha • Mar 12
Potbelly: Sells Off On Company-Owned Expansion Fears But This Growth Play Could Pay Off
Summary Potbelly's stock dropped 20% despite beating Q4 FY 2024 EPS and revenue expectations due to plans to resume building company-owned stores, deviating from its asset-light strategy. Management aims to open 20 company-owned restaurants annually starting in late FY 2025, complementing franchise growth and leveraging high-volume markets like Texas and the Midwest. Potbelly's FY 2025 guidance includes 1.5%-2.5% same-store sales growth, 38 new openings, and adjusted EBITDA of $33-$34 million, with a strong buy recommendation under $12. Risks include potential FCF pressure from corporate openings, investor flight due to strategy shifts, and rising operating costs, but long-term growth prospects remain strong. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Mar 08
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Potbelly Corporation's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%
Potbelly Corporation ( NASDAQ:PBPB ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...Seeking Alpha • Jan 20
Potbelly: The Cheapest Fast-Casual On The Market Is Starting To Get Noticed
Summary 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 remains a buy under $12, with the potential for increased shareholder returns through buybacks and a promising long-term growth trajectory. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 30
Potbelly: Margin Improvement Boosts Q3 2024 Adjusted EBITDA
Summary Potbelly's adjusted EBITDA increased by 19% year-over-year and also exceeded the high-end of its Q3 2024 guidance. This was driven by improved margins. Potbelly has managed its costs and margins well. Sales growth is sluggish, although slightly better than expected. Potbelly expects slightly negative same-store sales growth in 2H 2024. Potbelly appears to be roughly fairly valued now after its share price has gone up over 35% since I looked at it in September. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Nov 24
Potbelly Corporation's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 28%
The Potbelly Corporation ( NASDAQ:PBPB ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...Artículo de análisis • Nov 14
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB)
Potbelly Corporation ( NASDAQ:PBPB ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...Seeking Alpha • Nov 13
Potbelly: Even With The Rally, It's Still Below My PT
Summary 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. With a target price of $12, Potbelly stock remains a 'Buy' due to its expansion plans and potential for margin improvement above 16% by FY 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Nov 07
Is Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Oct 03
Potbelly: Value Levers Seem To Be Paying Off
Summary Potbelly's Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative aims to expand to 2,000 units, with innovative prototypes reducing costs and driving franchisee interest, indicating significant growth potential. The 'Everyday Value Combo' and loyalty app 'Perks' have boosted value perception and customer retention, contributing to Potbelly's strong comparable sales and market share gains. PBPB's value score remains high among fast-casual restaurants, reflecting successful value promotions and menu innovations, despite industry challenges and price-sensitive consumers. I reiterate a 'Buy' rating for Potbelly with a price target of $12, anticipating continued positive performance and long-term growth towards 2,000 units. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Nuevo análisis • Sep 26
Everyday Value And Digital Expansion To Boost Visits, Yet Analysts Predict Shrinking Margins And Earnings
Introduction of value meal deals and expansion of digital channels could significantly enhance customer visits and engagement, boosting overall revenue.Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
Potbelly: Challenging Environment Stalls Near-Term Growth, But Long-Term Story Intact
Summary Potbelly delivered +0.4% same-store sales growth along with $8.5 million in adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2024. Sales growth was in-line with its guidance, with adjusted EBITDA at the high-end of guidance. Potbelly expects Q3 2024 same-store sales growth to turn slightly negative though and has revised its full-year guidance downwards again. Overall growth for the full year may be flat to slightly negative due to the challenging environment. Potbelly's overall situation remains solid, though, and it appears capable of returning to growth with a modest improvement in the overall environment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Aug 13
Potbelly Corporation's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Aug 12
Potbelly: A Twist On Value Complements The 'Perks' Hook And Build Strategy
Summary Franchise Growth Acceleration (FGA) Initiative: Potbelly continues to make significant strides in its FGA Initiative, highlighted by the successful opening of new, smaller-format units, such as those in military installations. Operational and Financial Performance: Potbelly achieved higher-than-expected weekly sales and improved unit-level margins. Value Proposition and Promotional Strategy: To combat industry-wide traffic declines, Potbelly introduced the ‘Everyday Value Combo’ to attract price-sensitive non-loyal guests while maintaining loyalty through its Perks program. Sustained Growth Outlook: With a robust development pipeline, ongoing menu innovations, and rising margins, Potbelly remains well-positioned for continued growth. The company’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies support a buy rating, with a projected fair valuation between $10 and $12 per share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 13
Potbelly: New Units Coming Out Of The Oven!
Summary Potbelly aims to grow through franchising, with a goal of becoming 85% franchised, focusing on lean unit models for expansion. The company's paradigm shift includes a focus on digital sales, loyalty programs, and a new unit model to drive growth. Potbelly's financial performance in the first quarter of 2024 shows improvements in key cost centers, with a potential upside of 38% in valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Jun 29
Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Artículo de análisis • Jun 08
What Is Potbelly Corporation's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Share Price Doing?
Potbelly Corporation ( NASDAQ:PBPB ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Seeking Alpha • May 15
Potbelly Corporation: Gaining Market Share, But Facing A Softer Overall Market
Summary Potbelly Corporation reported decent Q1 2024 results, with same-store sales growth in line with its guidance. It slightly reduced its full-year 2024 expectations, though, and now expects low-single digits same-store sales growth. It also trimmed its adjusted EBITDA expectations for the full year by around $1 million. Potbelly has been increasing its market share, but the overall restaurant and fast casual market has been relatively soft. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • May 12
Potbelly's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Seeking Alpha • Mar 07
Artko Capital - Potbelly Corp.: There Should Be At Least One More Doubling From Here
Summary After remaining flat in 2022, Potbelly was our big winner in 2023, up almost 100%, and another 30% so far this year. Our thesis continues to play out and then some. We think there should be at least one more doubling from here in the intermediate term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Feb 27
Here's Why Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Feb 21
Potbelly: Finishes 2023 With Sales At The High End Of Expectations
Summary Potbelly Corporation reported preliminary Q4 2023 same-store sales growth of +5.9% to +6.4%. This was at the high end of its +4% to +6% guidance for the quarter. I had previously noted that Potbelly's sequential quarterly sales growth looked pretty flat. The Q4 2023 results improve the odds for further sales growth, so I am now modeling +2% to +5% same-store sales growth in 2024. Potbelly also is saving money with its new credit facility, which has an interest rate that is 6% lower than its term loan. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaArtículo de análisis • Dec 22
Potbelly's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Returns Have Hit A Wall
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...Artículo de análisis • Nov 03
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB)?
While Potbelly Corporation ( NASDAQ:PBPB ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it led the NASDAQGS...Artículo de análisis • Oct 19
There's No Escaping Potbelly Corporation's (NASDAQ:PBPB) Muted Revenues
Potbelly Corporation's ( NASDAQ:PBPB ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x may look like a pretty appealing...Artículo de análisis • Jun 07
Here's Why Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Artículo de análisis • May 06
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB)?
While Potbelly Corporation ( NASDAQ:PBPB ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of...Análisis de compensación del CEO
| Fecha | Compensación total | Salario | Ingresos de la empresa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$11m |
| Mar 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Dec 29 2024 | US$3m | US$743k | US$40m |
| Sep 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$38m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$4m | US$724k | US$5m |
| Sep 24 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Jun 25 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$13m |
| Mar 26 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$11m |
| Dec 25 2022 | US$2m | US$680k | US$4m |
| Sep 25 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$793k |
| Jun 26 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Mar 27 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| Dec 26 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$24m |
| Sep 26 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$38m |
| Jun 27 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Mar 28 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$67m |
| Dec 27 2020 | US$2m | US$1 | -US$65m |
Compensación vs. Mercado: La compensación total ($USD2.97M) de Bob está en línea con el promedio de empresas de tamaño similar en el mercado US ($USD2.55M).
Compensación vs. Ingresos: La compensación de Bob ha sido consistente con los resultados de la empresa en el último año.
CEO
Bob Wright (58 yo)
5.3yrs
Permanencia
US$2,966,233
Compensación
Mr. Robert D. Wright, also known as Bob, serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Potbelly Corporation since July 20, 2020. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of The Wendy's Compa...
Equipo directivo
| Nombre | Posición | Permanencia | Compensación | Propiedad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.3yrs | US$2.97m | 2.38% $ 12.3m | |
| Senior VP | 5.5yrs | US$1.15m | 1.27% $ 6.6m | |
| COO & Senior VP | 5.2yrs | US$1.16m | 0.87% $ 4.5m | |
| Senior VP | 4.8yrs | US$847.55k | 0.44% $ 2.3m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | 4.2yrs | US$965.30k | 0.36% $ 1.9m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Information Officer | 6.1yrs | US$780.18k | 0.61% $ 3.2m | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 2.3yrs | sin datos | 0.032% $ 165.9k | |
| Senior Vice President of Franchising | 2.3yrs | sin datos | 0.019% $ 97.2k | |
| VP & Controller | 6.3yrs | sin datos | 0.14% $ 702.2k |
5.2yrs
Permanencia media
53yo
Promedio de edad
Equipo directivo experimentado: El equipo directivo de PBPB es experimentado (5.2 años antigüedad media).
Miembros de la Junta
| Nombre | Posición | Permanencia | Compensación | Propiedad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.3yrs | US$2.97m | 2.38% $ 12.3m | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$165.00k | 0.46% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | 4.6yrs | US$165.00k | 0.27% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 3.5yrs | US$180.00k | 0.13% $ 665.8k | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$175.00k | 0.47% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | US$165.00k | 0.20% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 8yrs | US$267.50k | 0.74% $ 3.8m | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$165.00k | 0.26% $ 1.4m |
5.3yrs
Permanencia media
56.5yo
Promedio de edad
Junta con experiencia: La junta directiva de PBPB se considera experimentada (5.3 años de antigüedad promedio).
Análisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros
| Datos | Última actualización (huso horario UTC) |
|---|---|
| Análisis de la empresa | 2025/10/24 10:31 |
| Precio de las acciones al final del día | 2025/10/22 00:00 |
| Beneficios | 2025/06/29 |
| Ingresos anuales | 2024/12/29 |
Fuentes de datos
Los datos utilizados en nuestro análisis de empresas proceden de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Los siguientes datos se utilizan en nuestro modelo de análisis para generar este informe. Los datos están normalizados, lo que puede introducir un retraso desde que la fuente está disponible.
| Paquete | Datos | Marco temporal | Ejemplo Fuente EE.UU. * |
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| Finanzas de la empresa | 10 años |
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| Estimaciones del consenso de analistas | +3 años |
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| Precios de mercado | 30 años |
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| Propiedad | 10 años |
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| Gestión | 10 años |
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| Principales avances | 10 años |
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* Ejemplo para valores de EE.UU., para no EE.UU. se utilizan formularios y fuentes normativas equivalentes.
A menos que se especifique lo contrario, todos los datos financieros se basan en un periodo anual, pero se actualizan trimestralmente. Esto se conoce como datos de los últimos doce meses (TTM) o de los últimos doce meses (LTM). Más información.
Modelo de análisis y copo de nieve
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Métricas industriales y sectoriales
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Fuentes analistas
Potbelly Corporation está cubierta por 6 analistas. 4 de esos analistas presentaron las estimaciones de ingresos o ganancias utilizadas como datos para nuestro informe. Las estimaciones de los analistas se actualizan a lo largo del día.
| Analista | Institución |
|---|---|
| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Gregory Francfort | BofA Global Research |
| Michael Kelter | Goldman Sachs |