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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$5.16
+2.69% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Portillo's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $5.5 — +6.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 17 of 100 as at 15 Aug 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
$374.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
17 / 100
Median analyst target
$5.50
Analysts covering
13
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+16.5%
1M
+14.2%
YTD
+13.7%
1Y
−33.0%
From 52W high
−33.0%
From 52W low
+35.4%
$3.81
$7.70
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 15 Aug 2026
17 / 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
66
Size
57
Accruals
48
Value
47
Revisions
36
Quality
28
Issuance
27
Growth
23
Momentum
6

Volatility (66): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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$12.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PTLOHigh $11.00Median $5.50Low $5.00

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

What Wall Street says13 analysts
4 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $5.00Median $5.50High $11.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$5.00
7 May 2026GuggenheimDowngradeNeutral—
7 May 2026GuggenheimDowngradeNeutral—
6 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$7.00 → $6.00
6 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$8.00 → $6.00
6 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
6 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$6.00
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—
6 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
5 Nov 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—

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

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PTLO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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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
−9.8%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
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
28.7×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.0×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−20.2%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.3%

Higher than 49% 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
—

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

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.$374.2M
17
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$396.6M
76
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$410.1M
2
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$460.7M
80
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$465.5M
100
JACKJack in the Box, Inc.$321.8M
39
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$641.4M
26

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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 and Dr Pepper “Shake” Things Up, Launching Limited-Time Shake and Cake Shake

GlobeNewsWire · 13 Aug 2026positive

Portillo's and Dr Pepper announced a limited-time "Shake" and "Cake Shake" beverage collaboration, described as a deliciously rich new drink offering fans another reason to treat themselves this summer. The release highlights the partnership's appeal during the summer season.

Why it matters — A limited-time product collaboration with a major brand like Dr Pepper could draw customer interest and drive sales for Portillo's during the summer months.

Portillo's: Decaying Sales While Leveraged Balance Sheet Limits Expansion Potential

Seeking Alpha · 8 Aug 2026negative

Portillo's reported disappointing Q2 results with declining same-restaurant sales amid a weaker consumer environment, and the company cut its full-year guidance. A recent ~10% rebound in the stock is viewed by the author as unsustainable given the company's deteriorating outlook.

Why it matters — A PTLO watcher would care because the company faces ongoing sales declines and a deteriorating demand outlook that also limits its expansion potential given its leveraged balance sheet.

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Portillo's, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the full transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha. The item consists solely of the earnings call transcript headline.

Why it matters — A PTLO watcher would care because the Q2 2026 earnings call transcript provides the company's own discussion of its most recent quarterly results and outlook.

Portillo's Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Portillo's reported second-quarter revenue growth of 5.6% to $199 million, driven by new restaurant openings. Same-restaurant sales declined 1.2%, attributed to comparisons with prior-year promotions, a breakfast pilot, and cannibalization from newer locations.

Why it matters — The report gives PTLO watchers the latest split between top-line growth and softening comparable-store sales, key indicators for the chain's expansion strategy.

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Portillo's Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and down from $0.12 per share in the same quarter a year ago.

Why it matters — The result gives PTLO watchers a clear read on how the company's latest quarter tracked against analyst expectations, including a year-over-year decline.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PTLO stock

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

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Portillo's, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $5.5, with estimates ranging from $5 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 13 analysts covering Portillo's, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Portillo's, Inc. 17 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PTLO?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Portillo's, Inc. ranks 17 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 (66 of 100).

Will PTLO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +6.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Portillo's, Inc. 17 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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: $5 to $11 over the next 12 months.

How has PTLO stock performed over the past year?

Portillo's, Inc. returned -33.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Portillo's, Inc. do?

Portillo's Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant company specializing in Chicago-style street food across the United States.

What is the latest news on PTLO?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Aug 2026): "Portillo's and Dr Pepper “Shake” Things Up, Launching Limited-Time Shake and Cake Shake". Portillo's and Dr Pepper announced a limited-time "Shake" and "Cake Shake" beverage collaboration, described as a deliciously rich new drink offering fans another reason to treat themselves this summer. The release highlights the partnership's appeal during the summer season.

Company

About Portillo's, Inc.

Portillo's Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant company specializing in Chicago-style street food across the United States. It owns and operates multichannel restaurants offering iconic menu items such as Chicago-style hot dogs and sausages, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, chopped salads, crinkle-cut and cheese fries, homemade chocolate cake, and the signature chocolate cake shake. The company supports diverse dining options including dine-in, carryout, delivery through its app and website as well as third-party platforms, and catering services. Additional features include a food truck named The Beef Bus, a ghost kitchen, and gift card sales. Portillo's Inc. also maintains two food production commissaries in Illinois to support its operations. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Portillo's Inc. delivers high-energy dining experiences focused on quality and nostalgia in the quick-service restaurant segment of the consumer discretionary sector.

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