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PTLO Stock Forecast: Portillo's, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 22 Oct 2026
$4.51
+4.40% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Portillo's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $5 — +10.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 23 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$313.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
23/ 100
Median analyst target
$5.00
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$199.0M+5.6% y/y
Operating income$14.3M
Net income$7.2M
Free cash flow$5.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.8%
1M
+20.3%
YTD
−0.7%
1Y
−24.3%
From 52W high
−30.6%
From 52W low
+29.0%
$3.50
$6.50
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PTLO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Portillo's, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Oct 2026
23/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
62
Size
58
Revisions
50
Value
49
Accruals
49
Quality
30
Issuance
27
Growth
23
Momentum
14

Volatility (62): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (14): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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Wall Street

PTLO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PTLO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4.00$6.00$8.00$10.00$12.00Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PTLOHigh $11.00Median $5.00Low $4.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says12 analysts
3 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $4.00Median $5.00High $11.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Oct 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$5.00
9 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$5.50 → $4.50
6 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$5.00
6 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
7 May 2026GuggenheimDowngradeNeutral—
7 May 2026GuggenheimDowngradeNeutral—
6 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$7.00 → $6.00
6 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$8.00 → $6.00
6 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
6 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$6.00
6 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
6 May 2026StifelMaintainsHold$6.00 → $5.00
5 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$6.00
5 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
9 Mar 2026Wolfe ResearchInitiatesPeer Perform—
6 Mar 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesNeutral—
16 Jan 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
7 Jan 2026StifelDowngradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

PTLO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Portillo's, Inc. returned −24.3% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PTLO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PTLOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PTLO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−9.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Portillo's, Inc. (PTLO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
23.2×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.2×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−20.2%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.3%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Net margin
1.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.7%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.8%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Portillo's, Inc. (PTLO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Portillo's, Inc. has a market value of $313.3M and an enterprise value of $1.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $748.8M. The latest quarter grew 5.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $13.7M, a 1.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.18.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$9.2M.

  • Shares outstanding: 72.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 23.2×; forward P/E: 18.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Portillo's, Inc. employs 7,890 people — $95K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 22 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PTLO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$313.3M23
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$415.4M77
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$416.8M28
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$416.9M78
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$450.5M99
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$483.2M4
JACKJack in the Box, Inc.$215.6M42

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Portillo's, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PTLO news & analysis

PORTILLO'S INC. PTLO INVESTORS: Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About the Firm's Securities Investigation Following 21.5% Share Drop

Business Wire · 22 Oct 2026negative

Kirby McInerney LLP said it is investigating whether Portillo’s or members of its senior management may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices. The announcement followed the company’s August 5, 2025 report of second-quarter results and a 21.5% share drop, as stated in the headline.

Why it matters — The investigation announcement concerns potential legal issues involving Portillo’s and follows its second-quarter results disclosure.

Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)

Zacks Investment Research · 19 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says Portillo’s passed its “Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain” screen, which identifies stocks with strong recent momentum that are still trading at reasonable prices.

Why it matters — The screen’s result may interest PTLO watchers tracking the company’s recent momentum and valuation.

PORTILLO'S INC. INVESTIGATION: PTLO Securities Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Their Rights

GlobeNewsWire · 15 Oct 2026negative

Kirby McInerney LLP said it is investigating potential claims against Portillo’s and whether the company or members of senior management may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices. The firm invited people who acquired Portillo’s securities to contact it about their rights.

Why it matters — The investigation concerns potential legal and securities-law issues involving PTLO and its senior management.

PTLO Investigation - Robbins LLP Reminds Portillo's Inc. Investors It is Investigating the Officers and Directors of PTLO for Breaches of Fiduciary Duty and Violations of Securities Laws

GlobeNewsWire · 14 Oct 2026negative

Robbins LLP said it is investigating whether certain Portillo’s officers and directors breached fiduciary duties to shareholders or violated securities laws.

Why it matters — The investigation concerns potential legal and governance issues involving PTLO’s officers and directors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PTLO stock

What is the PTLO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Portillo's, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $5, with estimates ranging from $4 to $11. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PTLO stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Portillo's, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Portillo's, Inc. 23 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PTLO?

As at 22 Oct 2026, Portillo's, Inc. ranks 23 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (62 of 100).

Will PTLO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +10.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Portillo's, Inc. 23 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PTLO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Portillo's, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PTLO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $4 to $11 over the next 12 months.

How has PTLO stock performed over the past year?

Portillo's, Inc. returned -24.3% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Portillo's, Inc. do?

Portillo's Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Portillo’s, a fast-casual restaurant company focused on Chicago-style street food and American comfort favorites.

What is the latest news on PTLO?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 22 Oct 2026): "PORTILLO'S INC. PTLO INVESTORS: Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About the Firm's Securities Investigation Following 21.5% Share Drop". Kirby McInerney LLP said it is investigating whether Portillo’s or members of its senior management may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices. The announcement followed the company’s August 5, 2025 report of second-quarter results and a 21.5% share drop, as stated in the headline.

Company

About Portillo's, Inc.

Portillo's Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Portillo’s, a fast-casual restaurant company focused on Chicago-style street food and American comfort favorites. Portillo’s operates a menu built around hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, salads, fries, shakes, and desserts, serving customers through dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering, and delivery channels. The company’s business centers on a recognizable restaurant format that combines prepared food service with a branded dining experience, supported by company-operated locations and food production commissaries. Portillo’s serves the consumer dining market in the United States and has positioned itself within the broader quick-service and fast-casual restaurant segment. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Portillo’s Inc. uses its restaurant network and multichannel service model to deliver a distinctive menu and customer experience across its operating markets.

CEO Mr. Brett A. Patterson · 7,890 employees · United States · https://www.portillos.com