Jack In The Box (JACK)
NASDAQ:JACK
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JACK Stock Chart & Stats
$12.98
-$0.83(-2.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.98
-$0.83(-2.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.92 - $25.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume252.50K
Average Volume (3M)885.44K
Market Cap
$243.19M
Enterprise Value$2.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$69.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.4
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.34
Shares Outstanding19,073,616
10 Day Avg. Volume921,756
30 Day Avg. Volume885,441
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.04
Price to Book (P/B)-0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio4.92
Enterprise Value/Market Cap11.42
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.92
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.63Price Target Upside12.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)3.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise + Company MixJack’s hybrid model combines company-operated restaurants with franchising-derived royalties, fees and potential real-estate rent. This structural mix reduces direct capital intensity per unit, provides recurring fee-based cash flow, and can stabilize revenue volatility as franchise penetration increases.
Operational Turnaround ProgressManagement has a defined operational program ('JACK on Track') emphasizing sharper marketing, promotional rebalancing, digital optimization and mini refreshes that have shown measurable SSS improvements. These lower-capex, execution-focused levers can sustainably lift transactions and check size if rolled out consistently.
Board & Leadership ReinforcementThe appointment of an experienced interim CEO and recent board refresh (including a veteran restaurant executive) strengthens governance and operational leadership. Experienced board and management improve execution credibility on turnaround, refinancing discussions and franchise/real-estate strategies over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Balance SheetPersistent negative equity and very large gross debt materially weaken balance-sheet flexibility. A thin capital cushion raises refinancing, covenant and rate-sensitivity risks, limiting the company's ability to absorb shocks or pursue opportunistic investments without near-term financing actions.
Deteriorating Cash FlowFree cash flow has collapsed versus prior periods, leaving limited internal funds for debt reduction, capital projects or shareholder returns. Low FCF relative to debt service needs constrains strategic optionality and increases dependence on asset sales or external financing to materially lower leverage.
Sales & Margin PressureComp declines, elevated commodity and labor inflation and a ~320bp drop in restaurant-level margin compress profitability. Structural cost headwinds (beef, wages) plus planned restaurant closures and slower franchise margins weaken the earnings base and make durable margin recovery execution‑dependent.
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JACK FAQ
What was Jack In The Box’s price range in the past 12 months?
Jack In The Box lowest stock price was $8.91 and its highest was $25.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Jack In The Box’s market cap?
Jack In The Box’s market cap is $243.19M.
When is Jack In The Box’s upcoming earnings report date?
Jack In The Box’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Jack In The Box’s earnings last quarter?
Jack In The Box released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.738 by $0.022.
Is Jack In The Box overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Jack In The Box’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Jack In The Box pay dividends?
Jack In The Box pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.44 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.34%. See more information on Jack In The Box dividends here
What is Jack In The Box’s EPS estimate?
Jack In The Box’s EPS estimate is 0.91.
How many shares outstanding does Jack In The Box have?
Jack In The Box has 19,073,616 shares outstanding.
What happened to Jack In The Box’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Jack In The Box reported an EPS of $0.76 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.738. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.152%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Jack In The Box?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JACK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Jack In The Box Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$14.63 (12.67% Upside)
$14.63 (12.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
JACK Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $96.5 over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-38.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-22.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Jack In The Box
Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants. As of November 23, 2021, it operated and franchised approximately 2,200 Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants in 21 states and Guam. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
JACK Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mixed but cautious picture: near-term operating and financial results weakened with notable declines in comps, margins, EBITDA, and EPS, and elevated leverage and cost pressures (notably beef and labor). Management outlined concrete remediation steps — accelerated JACK on Track execution, promotional rebalancing, mini refreshes with measurable ROI, digital offer optimization, real estate monetization, and clarified guidance — and reported early signs of stabilization (quarter-to-date comps approaching flat, improved checks, positive guest/ops indicators). Given the material negative financial trends in Q2 and elevated leverage balanced against a clear turnaround plan and some early operational momentum, the overall tone is constructive but risk-laden.View all JACK earnings summariesJACK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.63
▲(12.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.18% Insiders
13.81% Mutual Funds
42.40% Other Institutional Investors
25.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors