Noodles & (NDLS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NDLS - Noodles & Company Class A
$13.74
-0.26 (-1.86%)
▼
5d:
-4.58%
30d:
-16.37%
90d:
-3.51%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 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 $13.74, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $14.19 to $17.21. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 30.4) is in line with its historical norms (30.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NDLS is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $13.54. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: NDLS scores 77/100 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 currently testing key support at $13.54. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: NDLS scores 77/100 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
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$14.19 -
$17.21
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
84.3%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (77/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 87.5% above Wall St target ($1.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.1% growth with 0.5% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 14% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$14.19 -
$17.21
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$13.54
Resistance Level
$15.25
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
30.43
Wall Street Target
$1.75
(-87.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
0.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-11.8%
Profit Margin
-4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.1% premium
PE vs Historical
30.4 vs 30.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$14.01
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$14.03
(+0%)
3-Year Target
$14.04
(+0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 30→30)
PE COMPRESSION
$13.98
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
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