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Why Is Potbelly (PBPB) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
Shares of casual sandwich chain Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) jumped 14.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong preliminary Q4 2024 guidance. Same-store sales are now projected to grow slightly by 0.2% to 0.3% y/y, a sharp turnaround from the earlier forecasted decline of 2.5% to 0.5%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to reach between $8.0 million and $8.4 million, up from the previous estimate of $7.0 million to $8.0 million. Management expressed positive sentiment about the improvements in both sales and profits and plans to add 38 new shop sites in 2025 to better meet rising market demand. Overall, the results underscore management's improved execution capabilities.
Why Macy's (M) Stock Is Down Today
Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) fell 7.3% in the afternoon session after the company disclosed disappointing preliminary fourth-quarter results, projecting sales to fall just below the lower end of its earlier forecast of $7.8 billion to $8.0 billion. Notably, same-store sales are expected to remain flat compared to the previous year. In addition, earnings are expected to remain within the previous range of $1.40 to $1.65. Overall, the results were underwhelming, given the some high expectations for holiday season spending. However, Macy's wasn't the only one to report weak holiday demand, as Five Below and Abercrombie & Fitch also didn't see the success that the market expected.
Why Shake Shack (SHAK) Shares Are Falling Today
Shares of fast-food chain Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming preliminary sales outlook for Q4 2024, barely surpassing Wall Street's expectations. However, EBITDA beat by a more convincing margin. Projections for FY2025 showed sales growth of 16%–18% year-on-year and adjusted EBITDA growth of 14%–20%, both roughly aligning with consensus estimates. However, the company's three-year financial forecast raised concerns, signaling a sharp slowdown in growth. Notably, SHAK anticipates revenue growth in the low teens and adjusted EBITDA, rising only in the low to mid-teens range. Markets typically reward companies that deliver strong earnings beats and raise future guidance. Given the company's weak growth outlook, these results point to tougher times ahead.