Noodles & (NDLS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NDLS - Noodles & Company Class A
$13.80
0.55 (4.15%)
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5d:
+6.89%
30d:
+0.15%
90d:
-4.76%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: NDLS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: NDLS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$16.11
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$10.01
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 $13.80, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $13.19 to $14.63. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 30.0) is in line with its historical norms (30.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.2% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NDLS is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $13.95. 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 4.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: NDLS scores 66/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. 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 uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $13.95. 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 4.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: NDLS scores 66/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. 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
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$13.19 -
$14.63
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (66/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.2%)
- BEARISH: Trading 87.3% above Wall St target ($1.75)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 15% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$13.19 -
$14.63
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$12.60
Resistance Level
$13.95
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
30.00
Wall Street Target
$1.75
(-87.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
0.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-11.8%
Profit Margin
-4.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.2% cheaper
PE vs Historical
30.0 vs 30.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$13.77
(0%)
2-Year Target
$13.74
(0%)
3-Year Target
$13.72
(-1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 30→30)
$13.81
(+0%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 30.0 to 30.2
Stabilization Target:
$13.89
(+0.7%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+0.7%
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