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Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

Q: Where is PTLO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PTLO last traded at $4.87 (-1.81% on volume of 1,787,694 shares), positioning the stock +15.95% above its 50-day simple moving average ($4.20) and +1.04% above its 200-day simple moving average ($4.82). Across its 52-week range of $3.29 to $6.69, PTLO sits at the 46.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($4.26 to $5.48).

Q: Does PTLO pay a dividend and is it safe?

Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

$4.87 -1.81% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.84

Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID Cap $369.8M

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As of 2026-11-03, Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: PTLO) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $4.87 (-1.81% 1D, market cap $369.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, PTLO ranks #703 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), PTLO carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.9%. By comparison, KRUS (Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A)) holds a E grade (18/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -1.9%, cap $424.8M) and DIN (Dine Brands Global Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 26.0x, ROIC —, cap $449.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LOCO leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while LOCO leads on capital efficiency (11.7% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTLO?

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Per PTLO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0001871509), Portillo's Inc. (Class A) generated $732.1M in revenue (+3.0% YoY), $21.1M in net income, and -$18.5M in free cash flow against $1.61B in total assets and $238.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PTLO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (42/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY PTLO SCORES 42/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+11/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.70 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 6% operating margin leave 16 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

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Grade E$4.56+0.2% Next Q

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Grade E$4.57-5.7% Next Q

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Grade E$4.31+13% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$4.87-7% Hist 90D α

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While PTLO currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.20) and Max Pain ($5.11) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.02.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $102/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

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Yr 3

$12.4K

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$13.1K

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$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

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$15.3K

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$16.2K

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$17.1K

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PTLO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -14.86%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $4.96H $4.96L $4.87C $4.87VOL 1.79M

RES: $5.09SUP: $2.74SMA50: $4.20SMA200: $4.82

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

11.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #703 of 1011 ⚔️ KRUS vs PTLO Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (PTLO vs. KRUS, DIN, LOCO, PLAY)

Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) ranks #703 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) and #622 by equity capitalization ($369.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LOCO leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while LOCO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.7% ROIC and — gross margin. DIN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with PTLO at 42/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PTLO ACTIVE Portillo's Inc. (Class A)	D-	42/100	17.9x	—	4.9%	-1.81%	$369.8M	Benchmark Subject
KRUS Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A)	E	18/100	—	—	-1.9%	+0.09%	$424.8M	/krus-vs-ptlo →
DIN Dine Brands Global Inc.	C+	66/100	26.0x	40.9%	—	+1.00%	$449.5M	/din-vs-ptlo →
LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.	C	65/100	17.7x	—	11.7%	-0.45%	$465.6M	/loco-vs-ptlo →
PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.	E	28/100	—	85.7%	4.3%	-3.69%	$272.7M	/play-vs-ptlo →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-28 • CIK 0001871509

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28), Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) reported GAAP revenue of $732.1M (+3.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $710.6M , and +7.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $21.1M, operating cash flow of $71.9M, and free cash flow of -$18.5M (-288.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, PTLO closed FY2025 with $1.61B in total assets against $238.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.70, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-28	$732.1M	$21.1M	$71.9M	-$18.5M	$1.61B	$238.0M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-29	$710.6M	$35.1M	$98.0M	$9.8M	$1.50B	$275.4M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$679.9M	$24.8M	$70.8M	$70.8M	—	—

3. PTLO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PTLO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does PTLO compare to KRUS and DIN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTLO?

Where is PTLO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PTLO last traded at $4.87 (-1.81% on volume of 1,787,694 shares), positioning the stock +15.95% above its 50-day simple moving average ($4.20) and +1.04% above its 200-day simple moving average ($4.82). Across its 52-week range of $3.29 to $6.69, PTLO sits at the 46.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($4.26 to $5.48).

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Does PTLO pay a dividend and is it safe?

Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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PTLO — Portillo's Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:37:26Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PTLO scores 43 out of 100, grade D-, labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 4/20 (ROIC 4.9%; FCF yield -4.92%), the weakest reading and the core concern; Whale 13F Flow at 12/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), a moderate reading; Insider Conviction at 8/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), a weak reading; Macro Regime Fit at 9/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), a below-midpoint reading; and Forensic Balance Sheet at 10/20 (Altman Z 0.7; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.51), also below midpoint. For a prospective investor, the rating indicates that cash generation, the most important pillar for valuing a business, is the weakest component. Upside drivers would need to come from a reversal in free cash flow and returns on capital, which the source data does not show as established. Valuation tradeoffs are visible: the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 17.9 and EV/EBITDA of 5.1 per the market data, but the negative FCF yield and a 4.9% ROIC mean the earnings multiple does not translate into strong cash returns. The Altman Z-Score of 0.7 and Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 are weak forensic readings. The rating does not constitute a recommendation, but it highlights that the position carries balance-sheet and cash-flow risk that a prospective investor should weigh alongside price momentum.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
4.96	$376.7M	17.9	16.6	5.1	0.28	0%	1.0	$3.29 - $6.69	4.9%

Business

Portillo's Inc. (Class A) (PTLO) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Restaurants industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Per the market data, gross margin is 0%, operating margin is 6%, and net margin is 2.9%. Not available in source data for further business detail.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025 (filed 2025-12-28)	$732.1M	$43.7M	$21.1M	N/A	$-18.5M	N/A	$238.0M
FY 2024 (filed 2024-12-29)	$710.6M	$58.0M	$35.1M	N/A	$9.8M	N/A	$275.4M
FY 2023 (filed 2023-12-31)	$679.9M	$55.4M	$24.8M	N/A	$70.8M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $679.9M in FY 2023 to $732.1M in FY 2025, but net income declined from $35.1M in FY 2024 to $21.1M in FY 2025, and free cash flow turned negative at $-18.5M in FY 2025 after $70.8M in FY 2023. Per the market data, ROIC is 4.9% and net margin is 2.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.7 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Debt/Equity is 0.51, and reported debt declined from $275.4M to $238.0M across FY 2024 to FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Yahoo Finance coverage (1h ago, GREEN) frames PTLO as a fast-paced mover of interest to bargain hunters; the headline is labeled CATALYST.
StockInvest.us (3h ago, YELLOW) covers stock price forecasting.
MarketBeat (6h ago, YELLOW) covers brokerage commentary.
The Globe and Mail (9h ago, YELLOW) includes PTLO in a consumer cyclical analyst roundup.
Yahoo Finance (12h ago, YELLOW) previews upcoming earnings, with headline language indicating expected growth.
MarketBeat (15h ago, YELLOW) reports that Stephens reaffirmed an "Equal Weight" rating.

Risk watch items: the earnings release referenced in the Yahoo Finance preview is a near-term event; the source data does not state the release date or consensus figures. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are not available in source data. The only sector context provided is the Consumer Discretionary classification and the Beta of 1.0 per the market data. Not available in source data for further ripple analysis.

Open Questions

What is the company's reported EPS, cash balance, and gross margin history, given that the source data lists these as N/A or 0%?
Why did free cash flow turn negative in FY 2025 after positive results in FY 2023 and FY 2024, and what drove the decline?
What is the earnings release date and consensus expectation referenced in the recent news?
What institutional holders, 13F positions, and insider transactions exist, given that holders and analyst data are unavailable?
What are the company's products, customer base, and competitive positioning within restaurants?

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 17h ago

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

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🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 20h ago

Portillo's Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy PTLO?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE The Globe and Mail • 1d ago

Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Amazon (AMZN), Portillo’s (PTLO) and Victoria’s Secret (VSXY)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

Stephens Reaffirms "Equal Weight" Rating for Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO)

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Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) Climbs 3.71% to $4.47 as Shares Press Toward Upper Range - Momentum Stock Picks

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

PTLO Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $4.87?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $4.36 (-12.1%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PTLO (D- • RQD 43/100) a Buy at $4.96?

Welcome to the PTLO (Portillo's Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 43/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Restaurants. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $3.77 (-24.0%)

Spot @ $4.96

Pump the brakes on PTLO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PTLO, but look at what you are paying: 17.9x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Portillo's Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $6.05 (+22.0%)

Spot @ $4.96

PTLO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PTLO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Restaurants and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $4.96 (52-wk range $3.29 - $6.69), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.