NDLS reports 10.3% system-wide comparable sales growth in Q2, driving a 200% year-to-date stock increase.
Noodles & Company (NDLS) has become the top-performing restaurant stock in 2026, with shares rising over 200% year-to-date. The company’s second-quarter earnings revealed a 10.3% increase in system-wide comparable restaurant sales, including an 11.4% rise at company-owned locations.
The surge follows a period of strong operational performance, outpacing peers in the sector. Comparable sales growth in the prior quarter was not disclosed, but the latest figures reflect accelerating momentum.
No immediate market reaction details were provided, though the stock’s outperformance highlights investor confidence in the brand’s recovery and expansion strategy.