Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
jumped 4% in the afternoon session after investment firm Galloway Capital Partners disclosed a 6% stake in the restaurant chain. The position, which amounted to 2.81 million shares, was detailed in a regulatory filing. Galloway Capital Partners stated its belief that the company's current stock price did not reflect its true value. The investment firm also urged Noodles & Company's management to implement strategies to protect and enhance shareholder equity, suggesting a potential activist role aimed at improving the company's performance and stock value.
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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how modern fast food stocks fared in Q3, starting with Noodles (NASDAQ:NDLS).
Noodles & Company’s third quarter drew a positive reaction from the market, with management highlighting improving sales momentum and enhanced operational discipline. CEO Joe Christina pointed to the strong performance of new menu items, the success of the Delicious Duos value platform, and improved digital sales channels as key factors. Christina specifically noted, “Comparable sales grew 4% in the third quarter, improving sequentially each month,” attributing this to deliberate investments in menu innovation and targeted marketing. The company also benefited from closing underperforming restaurants, transferring sales volume to higher-performing locations and supporting bottom-line improvement.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
jumped 6.7% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that beat Wall Street's expectations for revenue and profitability. While total revenue was flat year-on-year at $122.1 million, this figure surpassed analysts' forecasts. A key positive was a 4% increase in same-store sales, marking a significant turnaround from the prior year's decline. The company also delivered an adjusted EBITDA of $6.5 million, which was more than 12% above consensus estimates. Investors appeared to focus on these signs of improving business momentum and a slightly raised full-year revenue forecast, looking past the company's negative operating margin and an adjusted loss of $0.10 per share.
Casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $122.1 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $493.5 million at the midpoint came in 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $122.1 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $493.5 million at the midpoint came in 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Wednesday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a holiday marketing campaign aimed at boosting sales by positioning its meals as an alternative to pizza for seasonal gatherings. The campaign was based on a survey the company commissioned, which found that 70% of respondents would prefer noodles over pizza during the holidays, citing "pizza fatigue." To attract customers for office parties and family events, Noodles & Company rolled out several promotions. These included discounts on catering pans and larger catering orders. The company also offered a $10 bonus card for every $50 spent on gift cards. Additionally, a giveaway on Instagram was launched, offering a chance to win one of 100 free catering pans.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS)
fell 9.1% in the afternoon session after investors continued to sell off shares amid concerns over the company's poor financial health and recent underperformance.
