PTLO Stock Recent News

Baird lowered the firm's price target on Chipotle to $62 from $68 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. With the probabilities of an economic slowdown seemingly rising following the "shock" of last week's tariff announcement, Baird lowered estimates and price targets for the restaurants. It still believes exposure to restaurants remains appropriate, but is "dialing up" a preference for franchisors and keeps Outperform ratings on the businesses it thinks would be positioned to perform reasonably well in a downturn scenario. Baird moved to the sidelines on Portillo's and Starbucks. 23 Apr

Baird analyst David Tarantino lowered the firm's price target on Cava Group to $105 from $125 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. With the probabilities of an economic slowdown seemingly rising following the "shock" of last week's tariff announcement, Baird lowered estimates and price targets for the restaurants. It still believes exposure to restaurants remains appropriate, but is "dialing up" a preference for franchisors and keeps Outperform ratings on the businesses it thinks would be positioned to perform reasonably well in a downturn scenario. Baird moved to the sidelines on Portillo's and Starbucks. 06 Jun 27 Aug 10 Sep

Baird lowered the firm's price target on Cheesecake Factory to $46 from $50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. With the probabilities of an economic slowdown seemingly rising following the "shock" of last week's tariff announcement, Baird lowered estimates and price targets for the restaurants. It still believes exposure to restaurants remains appropriate, but is "dialing up" a preference for franchisors and keeps Outperform ratings on the businesses it thinks would be positioned to perform reasonably well in a downturn scenario. Baird moved to the sidelines on Portillo's and Starbucks. 17 May

Baird lowered the firm's price target on Dutch Bros to $66 from $80 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. With the probabilities of an economic slowdown seemingly rising following the "shock" of last week's tariff announcement, Baird lowered estimates and price targets for the restaurants. It still believes exposure to restaurants remains appropriate, but is "dialing up" a preference for franchisors and keeps Outperform ratings on the businesses it thinks would be positioned to perform reasonably well in a downturn scenario. Baird moved to the sidelines on Portillo's and Starbucks. 13 May 13 May 30 May 11 Jun

Restaurant stocks have struggled in recent years, perhaps none more so than Portillo's (PTLO 2.35%). The Chicago street food king has seen its stock fall 78% from all-time highs around its initial public offering (IPO) in late 2021, making it one of the worst-performing stocks of the last few years.

PTLO's focus on cost-effective restaurant formats and digital engagement, including its upcoming loyalty program, bodes well.

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

PTLO is set to gain from the launch of its app-less loyalty program, aiming to reach 1.5-1.7 million membership signups by midsummer 2025.

With a free sign-up reward and tailored offers based on guest habits, Portillo's Perks gets more personalized with every visit With a free sign-up reward and tailored offers based on guest habits, Portillo's Perks gets more personalized with every visit

Portillo's (PTLO -0.07%) has moved back into growth on same-store sales, and that's helping the stock push higher. But is it time to buy this popular restaurant chain?