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NOODLES & CO (NDLS)

45 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NDLS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — NDLS

Based on 43 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NDLS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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Below peak — only 42% of 3.0Y high

42% of all-time peak
Only 43 funds hold NDLS today versus a peak of 102 funds at 2023 Q1 — just 42% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
2 fewer hedge funds hold NDLS compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

22 buying15 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds bought or added vs 15 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NDLS position: 9 → 5 → 3 → 9. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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77% of holders stayed for 2+ years

77% conviction (2yr+) 12% medium 12% new
33 out of 43 hedge funds have held NDLS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+34% value, -9% shares)

Value
+34%
Shares
-8%
Last quarter: total value of institutional NDLS holdings rose +34% even though funds reduced share count by 9%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~9 new funds/quarter

2 → 9 → 5 → 3 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 5 → 3 → 9. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 84% of holders stayed 2+ years

84% veterans 2% 1-2yr 13% new
Of 45 current holders: 38 (84%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 43 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
1.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NDLS

How many hedge funds hold NDLS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of NDLS vs. share price

Market Analysis: NDLS

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Company Profile: NDLS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NDLS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 45 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 45 41 9.76%
13F Shares 16M 17M -8.63%
Total Value $15M $11M 34.36%
New Positions 11 3 +8
Increased Positions 13 6 +7
Closed Positions 7 7 -
Reduced Positions 8 14 -6
Total Calls 2 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

45 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in NDLS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of NDLS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 2.92% 6,965,291 $4.9M
2 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.10% 4,124,708 $2.9M
3 Lotus Technology Management, LP 0.01% 34,433 $24K
4 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.00% 37,702 $27K
5 NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO 0.00% 49,802 $3.7M
6 Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC 0.00% 35,085 $25K
7 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 94,746 $67K
8 Virtu Financial LLC 0.00% 40,352 $28K
9 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 73,152 $52K
10 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.00% 35,000 $25K
11 Capstone Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 25,000 $18K
12 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.00% 500
13 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 6,154 $4K
14 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 93,500 $66K
15 Truvestments Capital LLC 0.00% 575
16 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 4,175 $3K
17 WOLFF WIESE MAGANA LLC 0.00% 145
18 Creative Planning 0.00% 96,710 $68K
19 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 44,630 $32K
20 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 243,012 $172K
21 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 206,184 $146K
22 VANGUARD GROUP INC 0.00% 2,115,793 $1.5M
23 GROUP ONE TRADING LLC 0.00% 16,489 $12K
24 GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 389,421 $275K
25 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.00% 13,900 $10K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — NOODLES & CO (NDLS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NDLS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NDLS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for NDLS?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds bought or added vs 15 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for NDLS holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 14 of 43 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held NDLS?

77% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 33 out of 43 hedge funds have held NDLS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.