Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain that offers a diverse menu centered around noodles, pasta dishes, and globally inspired cuisine. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and fresh preparations, the company serves a variety of meals ranging from classic spaghetti and meatballs to Asian-inspired stir-fried noodles, catering to a broad audience that includes both vegetarians and those seeking gluten-free options. In addition to its signature dishes, Noodles & Company emphasizes a casual dining experience with a fast, efficient service model, aiming to deliver flavorful meals in a welcoming atmosphere. Read More
Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
fell 23.2% in the morning session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter 2025 financial results and lowered its full-year guidance. The fast-casual restaurant chain missed analyst expectations across the board. Revenue was $126.4 million, falling short of the $131.6 million consensus estimate. The company's adjusted loss per share of $0.12 was double the $0.06 loss analysts had anticipated. Profitability also deteriorated significantly, with the operating margin plummeting to negative 11.7% from a positive 1% in the same quarter last year, reflecting rising costs that the company could not pass on to customers. Compounding the issue, Noodles & Co. substantially lowered its full-year revenue outlook to a midpoint of $491 million, a 3.3% decrease from its prior forecast and below Wall Street's expectations. The collection of negative results prompted a sell-off in the shares.
Casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $126.4 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $491 million at the midpoint came in 3.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.12 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $126.4 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $491 million at the midpoint came in 3.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.12 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
fell 3.2% in the morning session after a disappointing earnings report from peer CAVA Group (CAVA) created negative sentiment across the fast-casual restaurant sector. The negative sentiment stemmed from peer CAVA Group, whose shares plunged 24% after its second-quarter earnings update fell short of Wall Street's expectations. CAVA reported same-restaurant sales growth of just 2.1%, significantly missing analysts' forecast of 6.1%, and subsequently trimmed its full-year sales outlook.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after investors cheered a government report showing that inflation remained steady in July. The steady inflation figures have fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon consider an interest rate cut to stimulate the economy, a move that would likely benefit consumer discretionary spending, including dining out.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
jumped 3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a change in leadership and postponed its second-quarter earnings report. The fast-casual restaurant chain appointed Joseph D. Christina as its new President and CEO, following the resignation of Drew Madsen for personal medical reasons. In conjunction with the leadership news, the company also rescheduled its second-quarter 2025 financial results conference call, pushing it from August 6th to August 13th. The sudden executive change combined with the delayed financial update likely created uncertainty among investors. This news also followed a period where earnings per share estimates experienced several downward revisions.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report and renewed fears over international trade policy fueled concerns about a slowdown in consumer spending.
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