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Noodles & Co (NDLS)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
71%

Smart Money Signals — NDLS

Based on 37 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 47% of 3.0Y high

47% of all-time peak
Only 37 funds hold NDLS today versus a peak of 79 funds at 2023 Q4 — just 47% 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 — 16% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
7 fewer hedge funds hold NDLS compared to a year ago (-16% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 71% buying

22 buying9 selling
Last quarter: 22 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 12 added to an existing one). Only 9 were sellers (7 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 9 → 7 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
23 out of 37 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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Value +96% but shares only +13% — price-driven

Value
+96%
Shares
+12%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +96%, but actual share count only changed +13%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

5 → 3 → 9 → 7 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 9 → 7 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 37 holders: 26 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 8 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100

18% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 37 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NDLS

In 2026 Q2, 22 hedge funds were net buyers of NDLS (10 opened a new position, 12 added to an existing one), while 9 reduced or exited (7 trimmed, 2 sold completely) — a 71% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 37.

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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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: NDLS
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 14 days 1 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1 2 -50.0%
13F Shares 871K 881K -1.15%
Total Value $13M $8M 72.84%
New Positions 0 0 -
Increased Positions 0 0 -
Closed Positions 1 41 -40
Reduced Positions 0 2 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 NDLS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 6.43% 870,660 $13.0M
2 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.28% 553,746 $8.3M
3 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.01% 15,125 $226K
4 Centiva Capital, LP 0.00% 27,297 $408K
5 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.00% 19,889 $297K
6 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 12,043 $180K
7 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.00% 55,191 $825K
8 Raffa Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 33 $1K
9 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 35,480 $530K
10 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.00% 62 —
11 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 17,984 $269K
12 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.00% 78 $1K
13 Wolff Wiese Magana LLC 0.00% 18 —
14 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 333 $5K
15 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 91,296 $1.4M
16 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 62,397 $933K
17 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 28,805 $431K
18 Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.00% 55,949 $836K
19 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 218,589 $3.3M
20 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 542 $8K
21 Barclays plc 0.00% 7,296 $109K
22 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 75,595 $1.1M
23 Financial Consulate, Inc 0.00% 3 —
24 PNC Financial Services Group, INC. 0.00% 596 $9K
25 Group One Trading LLC 0.00% 189 $3K
Investor Ownership
History 		% 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?

More buyers than sellers — 71% buying: Last quarter: 22 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 12 added to an existing one). Only 9 were sellers (7 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NDLS holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100: 16 of 37 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held NDLS?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 23 out of 37 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.

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