Noodles (NDLS) Stock Overview
A restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
NDLS Community Fair Values
Create NarrativeSee what 8 others think this stock is worth. Follow their fair value or set your own to get alerts.
Analyst Price Targets
Noodles & Company Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$13.74 |
| 52 Week High | US$19.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$3.57 |
| Beta | 1.34 |
| 1 Month Change | -23.33% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.58% |
| 1 Year Change | 160.23% |
| 3 Year Change | -34.45% |
| 5 Year Change | -86.14% |
| Change since IPO | -95.33% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 04
Noodles & Company: Margin Expansion Is Carrying The Turnaround
Summary Noodles & Company has executed a genuine turnaround, with traffic, unit volumes, and margins all improving despite a shrinking restaurant base. NDLS's earnings recovery relies almost entirely on margin expansion, as consolidated revenue remains flat due to ongoing restaurant closures. Valuation appears fair at ~10x forward EBITDA and ~40x expected 2027 earnings, given operational progress but persistent balance sheet and refinancing risks. I assign NDLS a Hold rating; further upside depends on sustained comps, margin gains, and successful debt refinancing. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Dec 17
NDLS: Raised 2025 Outlook And New Menu Initiatives Will Support Share Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Noodles modestly, citing a slightly weaker long term profit margin outlook that outweighs largely unchanged fair value assumptions. What's in the News Galloway Capital Partners sent a public letter to Noodles & Company management arguing the shares are materially undervalued and urging the board to explore all options to enhance shareholder value, including its recommended strategies (Key Developments) Noodles & Company raised full year 2025 guidance, now expecting total revenue of 492 million dollars to 495 million dollars and comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.6 percent to 4.2 percent (Key Developments) The company launched a limited time Holiday Crispy made with SNICKERS, priced at 3.50 dollars and positioned as a seasonal treat for the busy December period (Key Developments) Noodles & Company introduced Chili Garlic Ramen, a limited time, brothless, spicy ramen inspired by social media trends, first for Rewards Members on October 15 and then nationwide on October 17 at 8.95 dollars (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at 1.75 dollars per share, indicating no adjustment to the core valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 03
NDLS: Raised 2025 Revenue Guidance Will Support Stronger Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Noodles to reflect a slightly higher implied future valuation, despite largely unchanged fair value assumptions and only marginal revisions to long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News Noodles & Company raised its full year 2025 guidance, forecasting total revenue of $492 million to $495 million and comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.6% to 4.2% (company guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 19
NDLS: Robust 2025 Revenue Outlook Will Drive Renewed Shareholder Value
Analysts have revised their price target for Noodles downward from $2.00 to $1.75 per share, citing slightly weaker expected revenue growth as well as modest changes in projected profitability and discount rates. What's in the News Noodles & Company revised its earnings guidance for 2025, expecting total revenue to reach between $492 million and $495 million and comparable restaurant sales growth of 3.6% to 4.2% (Company Guidance).Analysis Article • Nov 07
Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Price Target To US$1.75
The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ), given that the company fell short...Narrative Update • Aug 15
Digital Ordering And Menu Updates Will Spur Traffic Recovery Despite Margin Risks
Noodles' net profit margin has improved modestly while its future P/E multiple has edged lower, suggesting a stronger earnings outlook, but these enhancements have not impacted the consensus price target, which remains unchanged at $2.50. What's in the News Noodles & Company maintains revised 2025 earnings guidance, projecting total revenue of $487–$495 million and comparable restaurant sales growth of 2.5%–4.0%.Analysis Article • Aug 13
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Tunnel
NasdaqGS:NDLS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Noodles's Fair Values from the Community and select yours You...
New Narrative • Apr 13
New Premium Menu And Operational Excellence Will Drive Hospitality Progress
New menu items and operational improvements are set to drive revenue growth through higher average checks and improved guest satisfaction.Analysis Article • Mar 15
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 28%
Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares have retraced a considerable 28% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...Analysis Article • Feb 19
Is Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Share Price Boosted 62% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Those holding Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 62% in the...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Shares Fly 62% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Those holding Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 62% in the...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Returns On Capital At Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Paint A Concerning Picture
When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? Typically, we'll see the...Analysis Article • Sep 07
Insufficient Growth At Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Hampers Share Price
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Hospitality industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • Jun 12
The Returns On Capital At Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Don't Inspire Confidence
When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? Typically, we'll see the...Analysis Article • May 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) share price has dived 27% in the last thirty...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Noodles & Company's (NASDAQ:NDLS) 28% Share Price Plunge
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Noodles & Company ( NASDAQ:NDLS ) shares are down a considerable 28% in the last...Analysis Article • Mar 10
Noodles' (NASDAQ:NDLS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Shareholder Returns
| NDLS | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.1% | -3.6% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 160.2% | -9.5% | 14.2% |
Return vs Industry: NDLS exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned -9.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NDLS exceeded the US Market which returned 14.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NDLS volatility | |
|---|---|
| NDLS Average Weekly Movement | 12.2% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: NDLS's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: NDLS's weekly volatility (12%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6,500 | Joe Christina | www.noodles.com |
Noodles & Company, a restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States. The company offers cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads, and appetizers. It also operates company owned and franchise operated locations, as well as offers products digitally through mobile apps, website, and third-party delivery services.
Noodles & Company Fundamentals Summary
| NDLS fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$81.98m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$23.33m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$495.69m |
0.2x
P/S Ratio-3.5x
P/E RatioIs NDLS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NDLS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$495.69m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$413.88m |
| Gross Profit | US$81.80m |
| Other Expenses | US$105.13m |
| Earnings | -US$23.33m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -3.91 |
| Gross Margin | 16.50% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.71% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -204.7% |
How did NDLS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 05:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Financials | 10 years |
| |
| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
|
|
| Market Prices | 30 years |
| |
| Ownership | 10 years |
| |
| Management | 10 years |
| |
| Key Developments | 10 years |
|
* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
Analysis Model and Snowflake
Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.
Learn about the who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Industry and Sector Metrics
Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.
Analyst Sources
Noodles & Company is covered by 16 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Andrew Strelzik | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |