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Noodles & Co

(NASDAQ) NDLS

Current Price$11.61
Market Cap$65.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2013)-96%
5 Year-88%
1 Year+56%
1 Month-17%
Noodles & Co last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 11.112026-07-17
Noodles & Co stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-11.33%USD 12.532026-07-10
1 month-17.21%USD 13.422026-06-17
3 month+21.29%USD 9.162026-04-17
Year to date+96.71%USD 5.652025-12-31
1 year+56.02%USD 7.122025-07-17
3 year-60.88%USD 28.402023-07-18
5 year-88.18%USD 94.002021-07-16
Since inception-96.22%USD 294.002013-06-28

Noodles & Co Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$65.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$495.08M

Net Income (TTM)

-$36.93M

EPS (TTM)

-$6.36

P/E Ratio

-1.75

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.26 (Average)

Price

$11.61

Volume

17,743.81

Open

$11.60

Previous Close

$11.11

Daily Range

$11.11 - $12.01

52-Week Range

$3.57 - $16.10

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 24, 2026

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About Noodles & Co

Noodles & Company serves customizable noodle dishes, soups, and salads for busy diners. Its menu offers quick, cooked-to-order meals for families and individuals. Digital ordering and loyalty rewards make dining convenient and accessible.

Menu in a Bowl: Products and Services

  • Noodle and Pasta Dishes: Globally inspired, customizable meals; restaurant revenue represented 98% of total revenue in 2025.
  • Soups and Salads: Complementary options for lighter meals; included in main menu; appeals to health-conscious customers.
  • Appetizers: Small plates and sides; designed for sharing or as meal add-ons.
  • Digital Ordering: Website, mobile app, and third-party delivery; 59% of 2025 sales; targets convenience-focused diners.
  • Loyalty Program: Noodles Rewards with over 7 million members; offers discounts and personalized promotions.
  • Catering and Off-Premise: Group orders for events and workplaces; supports business and social gatherings.

Growth and Expansion: Stirring the Pot

  • Expanded menu in 2025 with eight new and four upgraded entrees.
  • Launched "Delicious Duos" value platform and Chili Garlic Ramen in 2025.
  • Grew digital sales channels and loyalty program to over 7 million members by 2025.
  • Closed 33 company-owned and 9 franchise restaurants in 2025 to optimize portfolio.
  • Initiated strategic review in September 2025 to explore refinancing, sale, or other options.

What Makes Noodles & Company Stand Out

The company focuses on customizable, globally inspired noodle dishes prepared fresh daily. Its digital sales infrastructure drives over half of total sales. A large loyalty program supports targeted marketing and customer retention.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Total revenue was $495.1 million in 2025, up 0.4% from 2024.
  • Company-owned restaurants made up 98% of revenue in 2025.
  • Net loss was $42.6 million in 2025, compared to $36.2 million in 2024.
  • Digital sales accounted for 59% of total sales in 2025.
  • Restaurant count fell to 423 in 2025, down from 463 in 2024.

Bottom Line

Noodles & Company has adapted through menu innovation and digital expansion. The company faces cost pressures and restructuring as it seeks a sustainable path forward.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Employees

6,500

CEO

Joseph D. Christina

Headquarters

Broomfield, CO 80021, US

NDLS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

3.61%

Operating Margin

0.65%

Net Income Margin

-7.46%

Return on Equity

90.61%

Return on Capital

-2.33%

Return on Assets

-14.99%

Earnings Yield

-57.14%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$65.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

5.89M

Volume

17.74K

Avg. Volume

47.32K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$17.86M

Operating Income

$3.21M

EBITDA

-$76.00K

Operating Cash Flow

$9.27M

Capital Expenditure

-$11.55M

Free Cash Flow

-$2.29M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.44M

Total Debt

$253.68M

Noodles & Co Performance Analysis

Noodles & Co annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 509,480,0007.2%
20232023-12-31USD 503,405,000-1.2%
20242024-12-31USD 493,271,000-2.0%
20252025-12-31USD 495,089,0000.4%
Noodles & Co sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-07-012.1%
Q32025-09-30-3.4%
Q42025-12-300.6%
Q12026-03-310.8%
Noodles & Co annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.58N/A
20232023-12-31USD -1.72197.7%
20242024-12-31USD -6.37270.6%
20252025-12-31USD -7.3615.4%
Noodles & Co sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-07-01-90.0%
Q32025-09-3047.4%
Q42025-12-3027.5%
Q12026-03-3150.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$123.79M

-0.0%

Gross Profit

$14.44M

-64.5%

Gross Margin

11.66%

N/A

Market Cap

$65.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$10.07K

N/A

Employees

6,500

N/A

Net Income

-$3.42M

+62.3%

EBITDA

$5.17M

+635.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.44M

+3.4%

Total Debt

$253.68M

-10.6%

Accounts Receivable

$4.61M

+3.6%

Inventory

$9.58M

-13.8%

Long Term Debt

$226.09M

-10.3%

Short Term Debt

$27.58M

-13.4%

Return on Assets

-14.99%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.76%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$3.94M

+253.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$6.02M

+49.2%

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Questions About NDLS

What is the current price of Noodles & Co?

Noodles & Co is trading at $11.11 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Noodles & Co?

Over the past 52 weeks, Noodles & Co has traded between $3.57 and $16.10.

How much debt does Noodles & Co have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Noodles & Co reported total debt of $253.68M.

How much cash does Noodles & Co have on hand?

Noodles & Co reported $1.44M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Noodles & Co’s dividend yield?

Noodles & Co does not currently have a dividend yield.

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