Noodles & Company (NDLS) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2011 to 2025
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NDLS EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
NDLS Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.9% | -1.0% | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 34.3% | -5.6% | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 16.7% | -1.0% | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 15.7% | -0.2% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 17.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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Noodles & Company (NDLS) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Noodles & Company (NDLS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$37M, reflecting -15.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-6.30 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -8.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NDLS's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $11M in fiscal 2014.
Noodles & Company is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SHAK ($41M net income, 3.2% margin), BROS ($81M net income, 4.9% margin), CAVA ($38M net income, 7.5% margin), NDLS has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare NDLS vs SHAK →
NDLS Earnings vs Peers
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NDLS Historical Earnings Data (2011–2025)
15 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$43M | -17.5% | -$5M | $-7.36 | -8.6% | -1.0% |
| 2024 | -$36M | -267.4% | -$28M | $-6.40 | -7.3% | -5.6% |
| 2023 | -$10M | -197.4% | -$5M | $-1.68 | -2.0% | -1.0% |
| 2022 | -$3M | -190.4% | $-832,000 | $-0.58 | -0.7% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $4M | +115.8% | $6M | $0.64 | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| 2020 | -$23M | -1512.2% | -$20M | $-4.24 | -5.9% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | $2M | +119.5% | $5M | $0.29 | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| 2018 | -$8M | +81.4% | -$4M | $-1.60 | -1.8% | -0.8% |
| 2017 | -$45M | +36.6% | -$34M | $-9.60 | -10.0% | -7.4% |
| 2016 | -$72M | -420.7% | -$68M | $-20.64 | -14.7% | -13.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NDLS stock.
Is NDLS growing earnings?
NDLS EPS fell to $-6.30, with earnings declining -15.0%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income dropped to $-37M.
What are NDLS's profit margins?
Noodles & Company net margin is -8.6%, with operating margin at -1.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are NDLS's earnings?
NDLS earnings data spans 2011-2025. The declining earnings trend is -15.0% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.