Noodles & Co (NDLS) Stock Price & Analysis
Noodles & Co (NDLS) rose 24.37% to USD 15.36 as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NDLS last closed at USD 12.35; the session ranged USD 14.3–16.65 on volume of 403,903 shares. Market capitalization is $90.50M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.57–16.65 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC)
| Price | USD 15.36 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 24.37% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.35 |
| Open | USD 15.37 |
| Day Range | USD 14.3 – 16.65 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.57 – 16.65 |
| Volume | 403,903 shares |
| Market Cap | $90.50M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (NDLS)
Nexqual's technical model rates NDLS "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.62 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 12.94) |
| MACD | -0.12 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NDLS)
Wall Street analysts rate NDLS "None", per Nexqual as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (NDLS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-24 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.21 |
| Revenue Estimate | $117.30M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est -0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.44 vs est -0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.43 vs est -0.72 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.8 vs est -0.84 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NDLS)
| Total Revenue | $495.68M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +16.50% |
| Operating Margin | +3.14% |
| Profit Margin | -4.71% |
| Current Ratio | 0.29 |
| Total Debt | $104.41M |
Source: Nexqual, July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NDLS)
Nexqual rates Noodles & Co's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 17%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (NDLS)
| Insider Ownership | +15.87% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +52.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 5.89M |
| Float | 3.23M |
| Short % of Float | +2.25% |
Source: Nexqual, July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
Leadership (NDLS)
Noodles & Co is led by Joseph D. Christina (age 63), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Joseph D. Christina (age 63) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Michael Hynes (age 49) |
| Executive Vice President of Technology | Corey Kline (age 47) |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Frank Rodriguez |
| Executive Vice President of Marketing | Stephen B Kennedy (age 47) |
Major Backers & Investors (NDLS)
Notable institutional backers of Noodles & Co include Mill Road Capital Management Llc, Nantahala Capital Management, LLC, Jane Street Group, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Mill Road Capital Management Llc | 14.78% |
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 9.4% |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 1.05% |
| Assenagon Asset Management S.A. | 0.94% |
| Fidelity | 0.71% |
| Centiva Capital, LP | 0.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.27% |
| BlackRock | 1.06% |
| Geode Capital | 0.93% |
| State Street | 0.39% |
Source: Nexqual, July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC.
From Noodles & Co's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Noodles & Company, a restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States.
- The company offers cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads, and appetizers.
- It also operates company owned and franchise operated locations, as well as offers products digitally through mobile apps, website, and third-party delivery services.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 26, 2026 at 05:55 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.