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

Company Overview

Noodles & Company is an American fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in a variety of noodle and pasta dishes inspired by global cuisines. Its menu features signature entrees such as the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and Japanese Pan Noodles, alongside soups, salads, shareable sides and seasonal offerings. The brand emphasizes fresh ingredients, customizable meals and a quick-service format designed to accommodate dine-in, takeout and digital ordering channels.

The company was founded in 1995 by Aaron Kennedy in Boulder, Colorado, with the aim of introducing a diverse noodle-centric menu to the American market. After refining its concept through a handful of local locations, Noodles & Company began franchising in 1998 and grew steadily through a combination of company-operated and franchised restaurants. The business completed its initial public offering in 2013 and later simplified its name to Noodles & Company to reflect a modernized brand identity.

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Noodles & Company operates in more than 25 states across the United States, with over 450 locations serving urban, suburban and college-town communities. Its footprint spans the Midwest, Mountain West and portions of the East Coast, supported by regional kitchen facilities, distribution partnerships and digital platforms that enable nationwide delivery. The chain continues to expand through strategic franchise agreements and site placements in high-traffic retail and entertainment corridors.

Leadership at Noodles & Company includes President and Chief Executive Officer David Boennighausen, who oversees brand strategy, menu innovation and operational execution. Under his direction, the company has pursued initiatives to enhance digital engagement, streamline service models and introduce new flavor profiles. The management team’s focus on culinary creativity and guest experience aims to position Noodles & Company as a differentiated fast-casual player in the competitive restaurant landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.65 to $0.67
• 50-Day Range: $0.65 to $1.10
• 52-Week Range: $0.55 to $1.74
• Volume: 191,449 shs
• Average Volume: 157,990 shs
• Market Capitalization: $30.65 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $3.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Noodles & Company Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Noodles & Company scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 85th out of 223 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: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Noodles & Company has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Noodles & Company has a consensus price target of $3.00, representing about 354.5% upside from its current price of $0.66.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Noodles & Company has only been the subject of 1 research reports 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 -0.70, 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 -0.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.63% 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 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Noodles & Company has recently decreased by 1.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

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

2.63% 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 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Noodles & Company has recently decreased by 1.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.58

News Sentiment

Noodles & Company has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.94 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Noodles & Company this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NDLS shares have increased by 14.0% and is now trading at $0.66.

How were Noodles & Company's earnings last quarter?

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 13th. The restaurant operator reported ($0.12) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.07. The restaurant operator earned $126.43 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $131.20 million. Noodles & Company had a negative net margin of 8.70% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 278.23%.
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Who are Noodles & Company's major shareholders?

Noodles & Company's top institutional shareholders include Invesco Ltd. (0.17%) and Archon Capital Management LLC (0.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Mill Road Capital Iii, LP, Thomas B West, Melissa Heidman, Corey Kline and Kathryn Rae Lockhart.
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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: 8/13/2025
• Today: 9/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• 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: 1995

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: +354.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.94)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$36.21 million
• Net Margins: -8.70%
• Pretax Margin: -8.72%
• Return on Equity: -278.23%
• Return on Assets: -8.42%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.31
• Quick Ratio: 0.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $493.27 million
• Price / Sales: 0.06
• Cash Flow: $0.20 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.28
• Book Value: ($0.12) per share
• Price / Book: -5.50

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 46,440,000
• Free Float: 45,188,000
• Market Cap: $30.65 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.62