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NOODLES & CO

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πŸ† #4196 by market capEarnings Nov 4US Equity
$13.80β–² $0.35 (+2.57%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$13.80β–² 0.00%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–² 2.6%
7dβ–² 4.3%
14dβ–² 4.0%
30dβ–Ό 3.9%
ytdβ–² 139.1%
1yβ–² 170.1%
🏦Market Cap
$82M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+0.4%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
4.9%
Thin
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
0.8%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
0.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
64
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$13.74 – $14.00
52-Week Range
$3.57 – $19.00
Volume
$1.91B
Avg Volume
$1.40B
Shares Outstanding
6.0M
Next Earnings
Dec 4, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$495M
Last Q Revenue
$127M
P/E Ratio
-3.4
P/S Ratio
0.2x
EPS (TTM)
$-3.94
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
+2.9%

Why Investors Own NDLS

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +26.4% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 75% gross margin and 17% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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NOODLES & CO

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$495Mβ–² +0.4% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
8.9%β–Ό βˆ’74.0% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
βˆ’$5Mβ–Ό βˆ’81.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$5Mβ–Ό βˆ’75.9% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
5.8Mβ–² +2.9% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$263Mβ–² +$28M YoY
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About NOODLES & CO

Noodles & Company is a fast-casual dining enterprise, engaged in both the conceptualization and operation of its eateries. Patrons can choose from an extensive menu of meals prepared fresh to order, featuring a variety of noodle and pasta dishes, comforting soups, crisp salads, and enticing appetizers. By December 28, 2021, the company's operational reach spanned 29 U.S. states, with a total of 448 restaurants in service. This total was composed of 372 company-owned locations and 76 independently operated franchise outlets. The organization was established in 1995 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Broomfield, Colorado.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
64/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$15.50
β–² +12.3% Upside
High Target$18.17
Low Target$11.55
Based on 25 analysts

Latest News & Updates

PRNewsWireΒ·6d ago

Noodles & Company Opens First New Mexico Restaurant in Las Cruces

Newest restaurant brings 30 years of noodle expertise and a world of flavor to Southern New Mexico Now open in Las Cruces: Noodles & Company's first New Mexico restaurant opens Sept. 23 at 3497 Northrise Dr. in Las Cruce

Seeking AlphaΒ·Aug 4

Noodles & Company: Margin Expansion Is Carrying The Turnaround

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 cons

Seeking AlphaΒ·Jul 24

Noodles & Company (NDLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Noodles & Company (NDLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeatΒ·Jul 24

Noodles & Company Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Noodles & Company NASDAQ: NDLS reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $127 million, up $600,000 from a year earlier, as double-digit comparable restaurant sales growth largely offset the impact of restaurant closures. T

Globe News WireΒ·Jul 24

Noodles & Company Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

BROOMFIELD, Colo. , July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles and Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Key highlights for the second quarter of 2026 versus

GlobeNewsWireΒ·Jul 9

Noodles & Company to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 24, 2026

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8