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FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-28 · fmp
Portillo's, Inc. (PTLO)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$5.45+4.61%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsSnapshot 2026-11-04
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
0.24 → 0.23 EPS · FY ending Dec 28, 2027 · 5 analysts
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 6 to 5; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for PTLO yet.
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
4 published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General & Administrative expenses capped near $82 million | The company controls costs with G&A expenses capped near $82 million. | Intact | G&A expenses exceed $82 million in FY26 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-28 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
This is a restaurant growth business whose expansion depends on disciplined new locations and maintaining restaurant-level margins. The long-term thesis is intact, though execution is mixed and risk remains elevated.
The valuation evidence is mixed: one measure points to PTLO being cheap versus peers, while another indicates a sizable premium to peers. The model labels expectations as justified, with a negative expectations gap and low fragility, but confidence is medium.
Near-term results have been strong, and revenue growth reflects new restaurant openings. Margin progress is mixed: the fiscal 2026 margin target was lowered, while general and administrative costs remain on track with guidance. A guidance cut is a key near-term risk, and the smaller company’s history of a deep miss adds caution.
Over the next few quarters, the thesis depends on continued restaurant growth without further margin pressure, and on management delivering its cost priorities. Sector bellwethers such as MCD, SBUX, and YUM are also useful signals: continued strength could support sector momentum, while weaker results or guidance could remove that tailwind.
For the 1-3 year view, PTLO has a credible growth path, but consistency in margins and guidance remains unproven. The thesis is intact, with meaningful execution and sector risks. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| A supporting condition in Portillo's, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is No further major executive departures in next 12 months. |
| Under Pressure |
| Additional key executive departures or negative leadership news |
1 key exec departure (CPO) vs 0 allowed CPO Jill Waite departed Oct 2026; CFO transitioned to external hire in Aug 2026. Nov 4, 2026Last status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA margin near 21% | A primary condition in Portillo's, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is 20.5% to 21%. | Intact | falls below 20.5% in FY26 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 2 of 2 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter ended June 28, 2026 was $43.2 million compared to $44.5 million for the quarter ended June 29, 2025, a decrease of $1.2 million or 2.8%.” “Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter ended March 29, 2026 was $34.8 million compared to $36.7 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2025, a decrease of $1.8 million or 4.9%.” Delivery assessment Nov 4, 2026 |
Annual revenue near $730 million | The company controls costs with G&A expenses capped near $82 million. | Intact | revenue falls below $700 million in FY26 | Revenue: $198.954M FY2026-Q2; GAAP. Published target: >= $730 million. Annual target cannot be compared with a quarterly or TTM observation. Aug 5, 2026198,954,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$0.24 → $0.23 · observed estimates
$0.81B → $0.80B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $0.24 | $808,503,895 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-25 | $0.24 | $808,503,895 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-26 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-27 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-28 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-29 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-30 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-01 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-02 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-04 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-05 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-06 | $0.24 | $808,720,562 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-07 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-08 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-09 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-10 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-12 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-13 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-15 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-16 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-17 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-18 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-19 | $0.23 | $804,032,016 | 5 / 9 |
| 2026-08-20 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-21 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-22 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-23 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-25 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-26 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-27 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-28 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-29 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-30 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-08-31 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-01 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-02 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-03 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-04 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-05 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-06 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-07 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-08 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-09 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-10 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-11 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-12 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-13 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-14 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-15 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-16 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-17 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-18 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-19 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-20 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-21 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-22 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-24 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-25 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-26 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-27 | $0.24 | $801,638,856 | 6 / 9 |
| 2026-09-28 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-09-29 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-01 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-02 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-03 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-04 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-05 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-06 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-07 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-08 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-09 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-10 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-11 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-12 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-13 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-14 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-15 | $0.24 | $801,852,742 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-16 | $0.24 | $800,781,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-17 | $0.24 | $800,781,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-18 | $0.24 | $800,781,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-19 | $0.24 | $800,781,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-20 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-21 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-22 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-23 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-24 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-25 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-26 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-27 | $0.24 | $800,621,316 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-28 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-29 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-30 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-10-31 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-11-01 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-11-02 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 6 / 8 |
| 2026-11-03 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 5 / 8 |
| 2026-11-04 | $0.23 | $797,793,141 | 5 / 8 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 3 Buy / Strong Buy · 9 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 2 recorded
0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 1 without a comparable prior
Oct 6, 2026–Nov 4, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
Nov 5, 2026
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
Review earnings4 of 4 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.