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Noodles & Company shares jump 5% on earnings beat and guidance

Noodles & Company (NDLS) reported Q3 earnings beating estimates, with adjusted loss of -$0.04 per share and revenue of $120.9M. Shares rose 5.02% in pre-market trading. The company provided full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $485M to $495M, with comparable sales growth of 9.0% to 10.0%. Restaurant contribution margin expanded to 16.7% from 13.2% in the prior year quarter.

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Published Nov 13, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance triggered a 5% pre‑market rally, indicating immediate market reaction.

02

Market read

The fresh earnings data and guidance lift NDLS and may influence the casual‑dining sector.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from rising food costs and competitive pressure are not reflected in the guidance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) is a fast‑casual restaurant chain. The article reports its Q3 2026 earnings and guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Noodles & Company reported Q3 earnings that beat estimates and raised full-year revenue guidance, causing a 5% pre‑market jump.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in stronger sales momentum and higher guidance.

Evidence & confidence

The company posted a loss narrower than expected, revenue beat, margin expansion, and raised FY revenue outlook, all fresh facts driving the move.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may boost sentiment for the broader casual‑dining and fast‑casual restaurant sector.

Regional

U.S. consumer‑discretionary stocks could see modest upside.

Global

Limited to U.S. equities; no direct global impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the guidance is overly optimistic, a post‑earnings pullback could occur once the market digests the numbers.

Key entities

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    Noodles & Company

    Fast‑casual restaurant operator reporting earnings.

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