NDLSConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth.
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.
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): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NDLS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | Benchmark | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Benchmark | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 July 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2024 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Mar 2024 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Mar 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Nov 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Aug 2023 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 July 2023 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 May 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 May 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 11 May 2023 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Mar 2023 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 9 Mar 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 7 Nov 2022 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 23 Sept 2022 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
NDLS appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Noodles & Co. returned +54.9% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 85% of US stocks
Cheaper than 93% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
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Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $82.5M and an enterprise value of $329.2M.
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.
Trailing P/E: −1.7×; forward P/E: 27.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Noodles & Co. employs 6,500 people — $76K of revenue per employee.
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Noodles & Company will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before market open on November 13, 2026, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. CEO Joe Christina and CFO Mike Hynes will host the call.
Why it matters — NDLS watchers can note the date and time when the company plans to report results and discuss them.
Fast Company reports that a ramen menu item brought 156,000 new customers to Noodles & Company. The chain is now making a change related to the item, though the excerpt does not specify what the change is.
Why it matters — The reported customer gains and forthcoming menu change may be relevant to NDLS watchers assessing the chain’s customer appeal and menu strategy.
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 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 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.
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. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Noodles & Co. ranks 94 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).
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.
Noodles & Co. returned +54.9% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 23 Oct 2026): "Noodles & Company to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 13, 2026". Noodles & Company will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before market open on November 13, 2026, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. CEO Joe Christina and CFO Mike Hynes will host the call.
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
