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Noodles & (NDLS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$14.20
+0.30 (+2.16%) ▲
5d: -9.15% 30d: -1.39% 90d: -15.68%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (66%)
Quality Score
48/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$13.01 – $14.90
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
30.9x FAIR
vs 30.2x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$1.75
-87.7% vs target
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$13.41 / $15.80
Trend: Sideways
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
â„šī¸ NEUTRAL: NDLS is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 0.7% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.

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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 $14.20, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $13.01 to $14.90. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 30.9) is in line with its historical norms (30.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.7% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, NDLS is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $13.40, while resistance sits at $15.80.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $1.75. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR
Historical Trading Range $13.01 - $14.90
Company Quality Score 48/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 66.2%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $13.01 - $14.90
Current vs Trading Range FAIR
Support Level $13.41
Resistance Level $15.80
Current Trend Sideways
Technical data as of Nov 11, 2026

Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
  • NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (44/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BEARISH: Trading 87.7% above Wall St target ($1.75)
  • BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.7% growth with 0.5% revenue growth
  • WARNING: Composite score 48/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 30.87
Wall Street Target $1.75 (-87.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 0.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -11.8%
Profit Margin -4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History +0.7% premium
PE vs Historical 30.9 vs 30.2 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): +0.7% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $14.30 (+1%)
2-Year Target $14.40 (+1%)
3-Year Target $14.50 (+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 31→30) PE COMPRESSION $14.19 (0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (NDLS)

Bullish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Oct 28, 2026
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Key Retail Themes: Bullish sentiment towards food stocks
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