Noodles Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Noodles' CEO is Joe Christina, appointed in Feb 2025, has a tenure of 1.25 years. total yearly compensation is $889.72K, comprised of 45.8% salary and 54.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.06% of the company’s shares, worth $44.56K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.4 years and 6.4 years respectively.
Key information
Joe Christina
Chief executive officer
US$889.7k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 45.76% |
| CEO tenure | 1.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 2.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
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.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).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).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...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%.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 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.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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Here's Why Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$37m |
| Dec 30 2025 | US$890k | US$407k | -US$43m |
Compensation vs Market: Joe's total compensation ($USD889.72K) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD622.91K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Joe's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Joe Christina (63 yo)
Mr. Joseph Christina, also known as Joe, was President & COO of Noodles & Company from February 2025 until August 31, 2025 and serves as its President, CEO & Director since August 31, 2025. He served as CE...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.3yrs | US$889.72k | 0.060% $ 44.6k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2.8yrs | US$549.56k | 0.077% $ 57.3k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 5.8yrs | US$376.21k | 0.075% $ 55.6k | |
| Executive Vice President of Technology | 5.2yrs | US$377.08k | 0.099% $ 73.8k | |
| Executive Vice President of Marketing | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Concept Officer | 1.9yrs | no data | 0.013% $ 9.5k |
Experienced Management: NDLS's management team is considered experienced (2.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$889.72k | 0.060% $ 44.6k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | US$101.03k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 12.7yrs | US$181.55k | 0.51% $ 380.7k | |
| Director | 8.7yrs | US$868.99k | 0.022% $ 16.6k | |
| Independent Director | 9.8yrs | US$116.03k | 0.47% $ 348.6k | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$106.03k | 0.26% $ 191.8k | |
| Independent Director | 8.7yrs | US$111.03k | 0.28% $ 209.7k | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$101.03k | 0.26% $ 191.1k | |
| Independent Director | 1.9yrs | US$93.53k | 0.13% $ 96.8k |
Experienced Board: NDLS's board of directors are considered experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 13:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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 * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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 |
| Todd Brooks | Benchmark Company |