NDLS Noodles & Company
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Executive Summary
Noodles & Company reported mixed fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results: revenue was flat, comp sales grew 6.6% system-wide, and Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled to $7.6M, but net loss widened to $42.6M due to impairments and closures. The company guided for strong 2026 comp growth (6–9%) and Adjusted EBITDA of $30–35M, with Q1 comp sales already over 9%. However, it plans to close 30–35 company-owned stores and faces a negative equity position of ($45.3M).
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Actionable Insight
The stock may react positively to accelerating comp sales and improved Adjusted EBITDA trajectory, but traders should monitor execution risks around store closures, negative equity, and whether 2026 guidance is achievable given ongoing losses and high leverage.
Key Facts
- Q4 2025 comp sales up 6.6% system-wide (7.3% company-owned, 3.8% franchise)
- Full-year 2025 revenue flat at $495.1M, but net loss widened to $42.6M from $36.2M
- Adjusted EBITDA declined slightly to $22.5M from $23.6M despite margin improvements
- Company guided for 2026 revenue of $478M–$493M, Adjusted EBITDA of $30M–$35M, and comp growth of 6–9%
- Q1 2026 comp sales already tracking over 9%, with Adjusted EBITDA expected at $5.7M–$6.3M
- 33 company-owned restaurants closed in 2025; 30–35 more planned for 2026
- Stockholders' equity is negative at ($45.3M) as of December 30, 2025
Financial Impact
Revenue flat YoY, Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow 33–56% in 2026, but significant store closures and negative equity remain concerns
Risk Factors
- Negative stockholders' equity of ($45.3M) raises solvency concerns
- Continued store closures may pressure long-term growth
- Heavy debt load ($110.2M) and thin liquidity ($1.3M cash)
- Guidance relies on non-GAAP metrics that exclude key expenses
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3262569 |
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