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Dec 25, 2022

Portillo's Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 25, 2022.

Key Takeaways

Portillo's Inc. reported an 8.6% increase in total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022, reaching $150.9 million. Same-restaurant sales increased by 6.0%, and the company saw a significant increase in operating income and net income. However, Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA both decreased compared to the prior year.

Total revenue increased by 8.6% to $150.9 million.

Same-restaurant sales increased by 6.0%.

Operating income increased $29.0 million to $6.4 million.

Net income increased $36.5 million to $2.7 million.

Total Revenue
$151M
Previous year: $139M
+8.6%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: -$0.52
-115.4%
Same-Restaurant Sales Change
6%
Previous year: 10.3%
-41.7%
Gross Profit
$58M
Previous year: $35M
+65.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$44.4M
Previous year: $39.3M
+13.2%
Free Cash Flow
$871K
Previous year: -$5.51M
-115.8%
Total Assets
$1.28B
Previous year: $1B
+28.1%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal 2023, the Company is anticipating commodity inflation in the mid single digits and general and administrative expenses ranging from $72 million - $77 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Four new restaurants openings in the “Class of 2022”
  • Nine new restaurant openings in the “Class of 2023”
  • Commodity inflation in the mid single digits

Challenges Ahead

  • General and administrative expenses ranging from $72 million - $77 million
  • Pre-opening expenses between $7.5 million - $8.0 million
  • Capital expenditures between $70 million - $75 million