Noodles & Company
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Noodles & Company (NDLS)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 55.0% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 51.6%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 18.56 | 1,107,492 | +100.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Mill Road Capital Management LLC | 14.59 | 870,660 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.66 | 218,589 | -5.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Assenagon Asset Management SA | 1.85 | 110,382 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Jane Street Group LLC | 1.53 | 91,296 | +47.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 1.27 | 75,595 | +21.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | 1.05 | 62,397 | +209.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| The Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 0.94 | 55,949 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 0.84 | 50,145 | -8.5 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.75 | 163,892 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Joseph | CEO and President | 80,223 | 1,107,077 $ | Aug 31, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Christina Joseph | CEO and President | Other | 1,903 | 14.36 | 27,327 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 12, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.