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PTLO today

$6.68-$0.41 (-5.78%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (starting)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minStrong Bearish

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns up above $5.24

Key levels

Resistance$8.38

Resistance$7.12

Support$6.62

Support$5.91

Latest news & SEC filings

LegalClass action suit accuses Portillo's Inc. of securities fraud

AnalystUBS keeps Neutral rating on Portillo's, lifts price target to $7

AnalystUBS lifts its valuation level for Portillo's to $7, keeping Neutral stance

EarningsAnalysts raise Portillos forecasts after Q3 results beat expectations

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About Portillo's

Portillo's operates fast-casual restaurants serving Chicago-style street food, including hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, salads, fries, and chocolate cake. Guests can dine in, use the drive-thru, order carryout, delivery, or catering. The company owns and operates restaurants across multiple U.S. states and also runs two commissaries that supply its signature beef, peppers, and gravy.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.

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Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)

$6.68-0.41 (-5.78%)
HOLDGrade: DRisk: HIGH
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
4.234.945.666.376.68Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High7.23
Low6.64
Open7.05
Volume2.00M
Avg Vol2.37M
VWAP6.82
30d High7.09
30d Low3.51
30d Chg+90.31%

What Is the Price Target for PTLO?

SEPT Low Target

$4.50

SEPT Mid Target

$6.00

SEPT High Target

$7.00

Analyst Consensus

$6.00

Current: $6.95Upside: -13.7%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is PTLO a Buy or Sell Right Now?

30
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 5▲ UpEarnings5 articles
Portillo's shares surged 16.23% to close at $7.02 after the company reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of six cents per share, beating the two-cent consensus, with revenue of $194.1 million also topping the $193.178 million projection. The results were discussed on the company's Q3 2026 earnings call, giving management a chance to explain the quarter's performance. However, the company also announced plans to close underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland, mostly in the fourth quarter, which is expected to result in significant cash and non-cash charges. Despite this bearish operational news, the strong earnings beat drove the stock sharply higher on heavy volume of nearly 9 million shares.
Critical news
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 3.0% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.

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Is PTLO Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$5.33

18

Moat Score

NONE

3/9

Piotroski Score

0.7

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with PTLO?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

1 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
DARDEN TONY JofficerSale10,581$52KOct 31, 2026
Lauer Denise PeggyofficerSale6,545$25KSep 22, 2026
Kaiser Kelly MofficerSale437$2KSep 5, 2026
Correia Keith MofficerBuy73$281.78May 31, 2026
Correia Keith MofficerSale2$7.72May 31, 2026
Kaiser Kelly MofficerBuy3,161$12KMay 31, 2026
Kaiser Kelly MofficerSale92$355.12May 31, 2026
Waite Jill FrancineofficerBuy1,146$4KMay 31, 2026
Waite Jill FrancineofficerSale33$127.38May 31, 2026

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PTLO Growth Story

Revenue YoY

3.0%

3yr Revenue CAGR

7.6%

EPS Growth YoY

-41.3%

FCF Growth YoY

-288.1%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
22:48:00$6.573,822$$25KSELL
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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
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PTLO — frequently asked questions

What is PTLO stock price today?

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) is at $6.68, down 5.78% (-$0.41) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is PTLO stock moving today?

Latest PTLO news — Nov 12, 2026: Class action suit accuses Portillo's Inc. of securities fraud · Nov 9, 2026: UBS keeps Neutral rating on Portillo's, lifts price target to $7

Why did PTLO stock move on Nov 5, 2026?

Portillo's shares surged 16.23% to close at $7.02 after the company reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of six cents per share, beating the two-cent consensus, with revenue of $194.1 million also topping the $193.178 million projection. The results were discussed on the company's Q3 2026 earnings call, giving management a chance to explain the quarter's performance.

What is the PTLO price target?

The average analyst price target for PTLO is $6.00, ranging from $5 to $7, based on 5 analysts. Latest: DA Davidson maintains on Nov 6, 2026.

What do analysts rate PTLO?

Analyst ratings for PTLO: 0 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did PTLO beat earnings?

PTLO last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $0.06 vs $0.03 expected — a beat of 131.7%.

What is PTLO's P/E ratio?

PTLO trades at a P/E of 39.0 vs a Other average of 13.7.

Does PTLO pay a dividend?

PTLO does not currently pay a dividend.

What are PTLO support and resistance levels?

Support: $6.62, $5.91, $5.42. Resistance: $7.12, $8.38, $9.06.

What are insiders doing with PTLO?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 1 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on PTLO?

Nov 12, 2026: Class action suit accuses Portillo's Inc. of securities fraud · Nov 9, 2026: UBS keeps Neutral rating on Portillo's, lifts price target to $7 · Nov 9, 2026: UBS lifts its valuation level for Portillo's to $7, keeping Neutral stance