NDLS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NDLS - Noodles & Company Class A
$14.81
1.14 (8.34%)
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5d:
+9.87%
30d:
+39.06%
90d:
+126.11%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 12, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: NDLS trades at premium valuation expecting 14.9% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: NDLS trades at premium valuation expecting 14.9% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$12.96
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$8.05
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NDLS is currently trading at $14.81, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.69 to $13.93. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 40.0) compared to its historical average (26.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 14.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NDLS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $13.76. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 8.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: NDLS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $1.75. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NDLS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $13.76. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 8.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: NDLS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $1.75. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$11.69 -
$13.93
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+6.3% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+8.3%)
- BEARISH: Trading 88.2% above Wall St target ($1.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 14.9% growth with None% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$11.69 -
$13.93
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.60
Resistance Level
$13.76
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
40.03
Wall Street Target
$1.75
(-88.2%)
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-11.8%
Profit Margin
-7.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+14.9% premium
PE vs Historical
40.0 vs 26.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+14.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$17.02
(+15%)
2-Year Target
$19.55
(+32%)
3-Year Target
$22.47
(+52%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 40→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$14.82
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
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