NASDAQ$PBPB
Potbelly Corporation · Q4 2022 earnings
Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong Q4 2022 results with same-store-sales up and record AUVs.
Potbelly Corporation reported strong Q4 2022 results, with a 17% increase in total revenues to $120.2 million and same-store sales up 18.9%. The company achieved an operating income of $3.2 million and a GAAP net income of $2.7 million, driven by shop-level margin expansion. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $7.5 million, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA.
- Total revenues increased by 17% to $120.2 million.
- Same-store sales increased by 18.9%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of positive growth.
- Operating income reached $3.2 million with shop-level margin expansion to 14.2%.
- GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $2.7 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Potbelly · Revenue · Quarterly
$120M
Revenue by segment
Potbelly · $120M total across 2 segments · Q4 2022
- Sandwich shop sales, net$119M—99.1%
- Franchise royalties, fees and rent income$1.12M—0.9%
Forward guidance
Potbelly provided its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2023, anticipating continued growth and momentum.
Tailwinds
- AUVs are projected to be between $23,000 and $24,000 for Q1 2023.
- Expects record AUVs for fiscal year 2023
- Same-store sales are expected to grow between 18.5% and 20.5% for Q1 2023.
- High single-digit growth in same-store sales for fiscal year 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $4-5 million for Q1 2023.
Headwinds
- Shop-level margin is expected to be between 10.0% and 11.5% for Q1 2023.
- Low teens shop-level margin for fiscal year 2023
- No specific negative aspects were provided in the outlook summary.
- No specific negative aspects were provided in the outlook summary.
- No specific negative aspects were provided in the outlook summary.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 7 quarterly earnings reports
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.9%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
27 / 55 earnings
Positive
+19.0%
Q4 2014
Best reaction
-24.7%
Q1 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2025 | +13.1% | +11.7% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +18.2% | +20.4% | +27.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -18.2% | -17.6% | -25.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +18.5% | +26.7% | +19.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +8.4% | +15.7% | +13.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.9% | -10.7% | -18.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.9% | -11.5% | -19.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2023 | -14.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | +17.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | +18.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | -24.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | -22.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2017 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | -17.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +15.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -10.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +19.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +13.9% | — | — |
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