Noodles & Company (NDLS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Noodles & Company operates a national fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in a customizable menu of noodle dishes inspired by global cuisines. Since its founding in 1995, the company has offered a diverse selection of items that range from classic Italian pastas to Asian-inspired stir-fries and soups. Through a focus on fresh ingredients, made-to-order preparation and modern restaurant design, Noodles & Company seeks to differentiate itself in the competitive quick-service segment by emphasizing quality and variety.

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Noodles & Company has expanded from its original Boulder location to serve guests across the United States. The company’s geographic footprint includes more than 450 restaurants operating primarily in suburban and urban markets. Over the years, it has refined its real estate strategy to target high-visibility retail corridors, shopping centers and mixed-use developments, enabling broad access for dine-in, takeout and digital ordering channels.

The company’s menu features signature entrees such as penne alla vodka, pad thai, Japanese pan noodles and Wisconsin mac & cheese, as well as seasonal specialties and customizable bowls. Complementing its core noodle offerings, Noodles & Company provides a variety of soups, salads and sides, along with a selection of beverages and desserts. Digital innovation plays a central role in its customer engagement strategy, with a mobile app, online ordering platform and loyalty program designed to drive repeat visits and streamline service.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Dave Boennighausen, Noodles & Company has pursued operational efficiencies, menu innovation and brand marketing initiatives aimed at sustainable growth. The management team continues to prioritize unit-level profitability, labor optimization and supply chain resilience while maintaining the company’s commitment to ingredient quality. Looking ahead, Noodles & Company intends to leverage its flexible kitchen model and digital capabilities to accelerate new restaurant openings and deepen penetration in existing markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.87 to $0.92
• 50-Day Range: $0.61 to $1.02
• 52-Week Range: $0.55 to $1.83
• Volume: 90,345 shs
• Average Volume: 179,993 shs
• Market Capitalization: $41.35 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $3.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Noodles & Company Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Noodles & Company scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 64th out of 213 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Noodles & Company has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Noodles & Company has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Noodles & Company are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.43) to ($0.28) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Noodles & Company is -1.05, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Noodles & Company is -1.05, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.05% of the float of Noodles & Company has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Noodles & Company has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Noodles & Company has recently decreased by 9.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Noodles & Company does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Noodles & Company does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.59

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.05% of the float of Noodles & Company has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Noodles & Company has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Noodles & Company has recently decreased by 9.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Noodles & Company has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Noodles & Company this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for NDLS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Noodles & Company insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.70% of the stock of Noodles & Company is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

65.67% of the stock of Noodles & Company is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NDLS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NDLS shares performed this year?

Noodles & Company's stock was trading at $0.5788 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, NDLS shares have increased by 55.5% and is now trading at $0.90.

How were Noodles & Company's earnings last quarter?

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The restaurant operator reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.10. The restaurant operator had revenue of $123.79 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $123.32 million. Noodles & Company had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 278.23% and a negative net margin of 7.89%.
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How do I buy shares of Noodles & Company?

Shares of NDLS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Noodles & Company own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Noodles & Company investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RESTRNTS
• Sub-Industry: Restaurants, Hotels, Motels
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NDLS
• CIK: 1275158
• Web: www.noodles.com
• Phone: (720) 214-1900
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 7,300
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Noodles & Company: $3.00
• High Price Target: $3.00
• Low Price Target: $3.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +233.3%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.86)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$36.21 million
• Net Margins: -7.89%
• Pretax Margin: -7.89%
• Return on Equity: -278.23%
• Return on Assets: -7.20%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.29
• Quick Ratio: 0.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $493.27 million
• Price / Sales: 0.08
• Cash Flow: $0.21 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.39
• Book Value: ($0.12) per share
• Price / Book: -7.50

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 45,940,000
• Free Float: 44,704,000
• Market Cap: $41.35 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.65