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NDLS Stock Forecast: Noodles & Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$14
−0.56% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth.

Market cap
$85.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
98 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$127.0M+0.5% y/y
Operating income$4.0M
Net income−$4.0M
Free cash flow$1.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.1%
1M
−19.6%
YTD
+152.1%
1Y
+159.4%
From 52W high
−23.1%
From 52W low
+267.2%
$4
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NDLS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Noodles & Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Sept 2026
98 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
99
Growth
92
Momentum
91
Issuance
86
Revisions
85
Size
77
Value
49
Quality
39
Volatility
37

Accruals (99): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (37): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NDLS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NDLS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NDLS

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Aug 2025BenchmarkDowngradeHold—
15 Aug 2025BenchmarkDowngradeHold—
10 Mar 2025BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
8 Nov 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
1 July 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
13 May 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
24 Apr 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
12 Mar 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
11 Mar 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
8 Nov 2023Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
11 Aug 2023BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
10 Aug 2023Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
5 July 2023BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
19 May 2023Stephens & Co.DowngradeEqual-Weight—
11 May 2023Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—
11 May 2023Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
9 Mar 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
9 Mar 2023Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—
7 Nov 2022BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
23 Sept 2022Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NDLS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NDLS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Noodles & Co. returned +159.4% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NDLS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
0100200300400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NDLSS&P 500

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Estimates

NDLS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Noodles & Co. (NDLS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−2.0×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
−1.7×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.5×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.5%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
0.5%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Gross margin
18.7%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.1%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.7%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
94.0%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.6%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Noodles & Co. (NDLS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Noodles & Co. has a market value of $85.4M and an enterprise value of $332.2M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $495.7M. The latest quarter grew 0.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$23.3M, a −4.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−4.01.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.8M, after $9.7M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 6.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: −2.0×; forward P/E: 31.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Noodles & Co. employs 6,500 people — $76K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 5 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NDLS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NDLSNoodles & Co.$85.4M
98
BDLFlanigan's Enterprises, Inc.$87.3M
77
MBMasterBeef Group$73.1M
8
GENKGEN Restaurant Group, Inc.$62.6M
8
VENUVenu Holding Corp.$113.0M
7
STKSThe ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.$51.7M
28
RRGBRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.$160.1M
89

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News

Latest NDLS news & analysis

Noodles & Company: Margin Expansion Is Carrying The Turnaround

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026positive

Noodles & Company has executed a turnaround, with traffic, unit volumes, and margins all improving despite a shrinking restaurant base. Consolidated revenue remains flat due to ongoing restaurant closures, so its earnings recovery relies almost entirely on margin expansion, and valuation is seen as fair at roughly 10x forward EBITDA and about 40x expected 2027 earnings amid persistent balance sheet and refinancing risks.

Why it matters — A NDLS watcher would care because the turnaround is being carried by margin expansion while store closures keep consolidated revenue flat, with the stock's fair valuation depending on continued operational progress against ongoing balance sheet and refinancing risks.

Noodles & Company (NDLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 24 July 2026neutral

Noodles & Company released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript on Seeking Alpha. The document contains management's prepared remarks and Q&A from the quarterly earnings call.

Why it matters — Investors tracking NDLS can review the transcript for management's commentary on the company's second-quarter performance and outlook.

Noodles & Company Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 24 July 2026positive

Noodles & Company reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $127 million, up $600,000 year over year, with double-digit comparable restaurant sales growth offsetting restaurant closures, and raised its full-year outlook for revenue, restaurant contribution margin and adjusted EBITDA.

Why it matters — The raised full-year outlook and improved revenue despite restaurant closures signal improving operational performance for NDLS investors.

Noodles & Company Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

GlobeNewsWire · 24 July 2026positive

Noodles & Company announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a 10.3% increase in system-wide comparable restaurant sales.

Why it matters — The double-digit comparable sales growth provides a key indicator of the company's recent operational performance and customer demand across its locations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NDLS stock

Is NDLS stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Noodles & Co., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Noodles & Co. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NDLS?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Noodles & Co. ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (99 of 100).

What is the NDLS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Noodles & Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NDLS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has NDLS stock performed over the past year?

Noodles & Co. returned +159.4% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Noodles & Co. do?

Noodles & Company Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Noodles & Company, a fast-casual restaurant operator focused on made-to-order noodle and pasta dishes. The company’s menu also includes soups, salads, appetizers, and other comfort-food items designed for dine-in, takeout, pickup, and delivery customers.

What is the latest news on NDLS?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 4 Aug 2026): "Noodles & Company: Margin Expansion Is Carrying The Turnaround". Noodles & Company has executed a turnaround, with traffic, unit volumes, and margins all improving despite a shrinking restaurant base. Consolidated revenue remains flat due to ongoing restaurant closures, so its earnings recovery relies almost entirely on margin expansion, and valuation is seen as fair at roughly 10x forward EBITDA and about 40x expected 2027 earnings amid persistent balance sheet and refinancing risks.

Company

About Noodles & Co.

Noodles & Company Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Noodles & Company, a fast-casual restaurant operator focused on made-to-order noodle and pasta dishes. The company’s menu also includes soups, salads, appetizers, and other comfort-food items designed for dine-in, takeout, pickup, and delivery customers. Noodles & Company operates through a mix of company-owned and franchised locations across the United States, with digital ordering available through its mobile app, website, and third-party delivery partners. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado and founded in 1995, the company competes in the broader restaurant industry by emphasizing customizable meals, quick service, and a menu built around globally inspired flavors. Its Class A common stock is tied to the performance of this consumer-facing dining business and reflects participation in the fast-casual restaurant market.

CEO Mr. Joseph D. Christina · 6,500 employees · United States · https://www.noodles.com