Quarterly ResultJul 24, 2026, 08:02 AM
Noodles & Co Q2 Sales +10.3%, Adj. EBITDA +79%; Raises FY26 Outlook
AI Summary
Noodles & Company announced strong financial results for Q2 2026, with system-wide comparable restaurant sales increasing 10.3% and total revenue reaching $127.0 million. The company significantly narrowed its net loss to $4.0 million and saw Adjusted EBITDA jump 79% to $10.8 million. Following these positive trends, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, margins, and Adjusted EBITDA, while its strategic review continues.
Key Highlights
- System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 10.3% in Q2 2026.
- Total revenue rose 0.5% to $127.0 million for Q2 2026.
- Net loss significantly narrowed to $4.0 million from $17.6 million YoY.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 79% to $10.8 million in Q2 2026.
- Restaurant contribution margin improved to 17.2% from 12.8% YoY.
- Raised FY2026 total revenue guidance to $485 million to $500 million.
- Raised FY2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $34 million to $38 million.
- Strategic review of alternatives to maximize stockholder value remains in process.
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