The earnings call reflected a mix of positive and negative developments. While there was growth in same-store sales and improvement in digital engagement, the company faced challenges with decreased revenue, increased costs, and significant net losses. Operational adjustments and the recent launch of the Delicious Duos platform have shown promise in improving sales trends, but the financial outlook remains cautious with a revised guidance.

Company Guidance

During Noodles & Company's second quarter 2025 earnings call, guidance was revised to reflect recent trends, projecting total revenue between $487 million and $495 million with comparable restaurant sales growth of 2.5% to 4%. The company aims for a restaurant contribution margin of 11.8% to 12.6% and general and administrative expenses ranging from $48 million to $50 million. Depreciation and amortization expense is expected to be between $27 million and $29 million, while interest expense is anticipated to range from $10.5 million to $11.5 million. Capital expenditures are projected to be $12 million to $13 million. Despite challenges, the company is not expected to be free cash flow positive in 2025 but is targeting this achievement in 2026.

Positive Same-Store Sales Growth

Same-store sales increased by 1.5% overall, with company-owned restaurants seeing a 1.5% increase and franchise restaurants a 1.6% increase.

Improvement in Recent Sales Trends

Same-store sales improved to an average of 5% over the last two weeks following the launch of the Delicious Duos value platform.

Successful Digital Engagement

Owned digital web and app platforms saw traffic increase by 2% year-over-year, and rewards member check-ins increased by 4% year-over-year.

Operational Adjustments and Efficiency

Improvements in operational execution, such as eliminating the Green Goddess salad and refining recipes, have been implemented to reduce food costs and improve guest satisfaction.

Noodles & Co (NDLS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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NDLS Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.10 / -	-0.12	―	―	―
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.07 / -0.12	-0.05	-140.00% (-0.07)	―
May 07, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.11 / -0.20	-0.13	-53.85% (-0.07)	―
Mar 06, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-0.12 / -0.15	-0.07	-114.29% (-0.08)	―
Nov 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-0.06 / -0.12	0.04	-400.00% (-0.16)	―
Aug 07, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.05 / -0.05	-0.02	-150.00% (-0.03)	―
May 08, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.17 / -0.13	-0.05	-160.00% (-0.08)	―
Mar 07, 2024	2023 (Q4)	-0.01 / -0.07	0.03	-333.33% (-0.10)	―
Nov 07, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.01 / 0.04	0.04	0.00% (0.00)	―
Aug 09, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.06 / -0.02	0.05	-140.00% (-0.07)	―

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NDLS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 13, 2025	$1.02	$0.72	-29.41%
May 07, 2025	$1.01	$0.85	-15.84%
Mar 06, 2025	$1.24	$1.42	+14.52%
Nov 06, 2024	$1.20	$1.01	-15.83%

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FAQ

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Noodles & Co. (NDLS) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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NDLS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.11.

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