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Noodles & Company Class A

Stage 3 · Topping · week 2

As of Oct 22, 2026, Noodles is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 2 (since Oct 14, 2026). It closed at $11.90, 36.1% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Noodles & Company, a restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States. More about the company

$11.90
-5.03% today
$71.0M · Micro cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S4 15w
S4 18w
S4 27w
S4 15w
S2 27w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S4 15w → S1 10w → S4 18w → S1 7w → S4 27w → S1 7w → S2 3w → S3 1w → S4 15w → S1 4w → S4 12w → S1 10w → S4 5w → S1 3w → S2 27w → S3 1w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 16 stage runs.

NDLS among Restaurants2nd of 54 by relative strength

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Stocks in Restaurants ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1CAKEStage 2 · wk 2095+7.7%
2NDLSStage 3 · wk 295−9.0%
3CBRLStage 2 · wk 193+42.2%
4BJRIStage 3 · wk 493−4.5%
5LOCOStage 3 · wk 689+5.3%
6BDLStage 2 · wk 1987+11.1%
7EATStage 3 · wk 183−9.8%
8RRGBStage 2 · wk 1779+12.7%
vs 52W High
-36.1%
$3.90 lo$18.62 hi
36.1% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 2
1w13w26w
Week 2, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
7.4%
200 DMA: $11.08 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
2.09x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↗
Short-term trend rising gently
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-9.0%
3M
-22.5%
6M
+20.4%
YTD
+101.0%
1Y
+106.6%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-03-24
7 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 2 · Vol 2.09x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.95x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 1 · Vol 1.03x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 1 · Vol 1.45x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 1 · Vol 1.26x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.86x
2026-10-14S32→3
Wk 1 · Vol 1.99x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 27 · Vol 1.02x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 27 · Vol 0.66x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 26 · Vol 3.36x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 26 · Vol 1.25x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 26 · Vol 0.59x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$14.16
200 DMA
$11.08
52W High
$18.62
52W Low
$3.90
5D Low
$11.90
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$14.40
60d High
$18.62
120d High
$18.62
250d High
$18.62
Next resistance
+21.0%
to 20d High
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B -1.4

Noodles: quick answers

What stage is Noodles in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Noodles (NDLS) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 14, 2026 and is in week 2. What the four stages mean

Is Noodles in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Noodles is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 7.4% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Noodles from its 52-week high?

Noodles closed at $11.90 on Oct 22, 2026, 36.1% below its 52-week high of $18.62. Its 52-week low is $3.90.

How has Noodles performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Noodles is up 106.6% over the past year and up 101.0% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Noodles in?

Noodles is in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector.

About this companyConsumer Discretionary· Restaurants

Noodles & Company, a restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States. The company offers cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads, and appetizers. It also operates company owned and franchise operated locations, as well as offers products digitally through mobile apps, website, and third-party delivery services. Noodles & Company was founded in 1995 and is based in Broomfield, Colorado.

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