Jack in the Box (JACK) Stock Overview
Develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants (QSR) in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$12.28 |
| 52 Week High | US$29.40 |
| 52 Week Low | US$8.92 |
| Beta | 1.34 |
| 1 Month Change | 26.47% |
| 3 Month Change | -41.44% |
| 1 Year Change | -54.79% |
| 3 Year Change | -86.76% |
| 5 Year Change | -89.88% |
| Change since IPO | 59.74% |
Recent News & Updates
JACK: Weak Same Store Sales And Governance Fight Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed the Jack in the Box price target by a few dollars, reflecting ongoing concerns around weak same store sales trends, limited unit growth, and margin visibility, even as some recent research points to a potential second half same store sales recovery and modestly better long term profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Jack in the Box reflects a mixed tone, but the cautious signals stand out.Jack in the Box: Inside The Boardroom Overhaul
Apr 16JACK: Sales Pressures And Governance Fight Will Shape Returns Going Forward
The analyst price target for Jack in the Box has been revised lower from $16 to $10, as analysts factor in weaker same store sales trends, softer revenue expectations, and reduced margin visibility highlighted across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Jack in the Box shows a split view, but the more cautious voices have started to weigh more heavily as weaker same store sales trends and softer revenue expectations become clearer.Recent updates
JACK: Weak Same Store Sales And Governance Fight Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed the Jack in the Box price target by a few dollars, reflecting ongoing concerns around weak same store sales trends, limited unit growth, and margin visibility, even as some recent research points to a potential second half same store sales recovery and modestly better long term profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Jack in the Box reflects a mixed tone, but the cautious signals stand out.Jack in the Box: Inside The Boardroom Overhaul
Apr 16JACK: Sales Pressures And Governance Fight Will Shape Returns Going Forward
The analyst price target for Jack in the Box has been revised lower from $16 to $10, as analysts factor in weaker same store sales trends, softer revenue expectations, and reduced margin visibility highlighted across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Jack in the Box shows a split view, but the more cautious voices have started to weigh more heavily as weaker same store sales trends and softer revenue expectations become clearer.
JACK: Turnaround Plan Will Seek EBITDA Recovery Amid Ongoing Sales And Margin Pressures
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Jack in the Box to about $20.56 from $19.89, reflecting modestly higher long term valuation multiples even as they factor in Del Taco's sale, weak same store sales trends, and a multi year turnaround under the Jack on Track plan in a challenging quick service backdrop. Analyst Commentary Street research following the latest quarterly update has coalesced around lower price targets, but with a split view on the long term potential of Jack in the Box as a streamlined, standalone brand following the Del Taco sale.JACK: Turnaround Efforts Will Navigate Weaker Sales Toward Modest 2026 Recovery
The analyst price target for Jack in the Box has been reduced by approximately $0.43 per share to about $19.89, as analysts factor in weaker near term same store sales, margin pressures despite modestly better profit margins, and updated 2026 guidance for the standalone business following the Del Taco sale. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on Jack in the Box following the Q4 earnings release and the announced sale of Del Taco.JACK: Ongoing Turnaround Efforts Will Drive Sequential Sales Improvement Into 2026
Analysts have lowered their price target for Jack in the Box from approximately $23.06 to $20.32. They cite persistent same-store sales pressures, softer industry trends, and the company's revised guidance following the Del Taco divestiture and recent earnings results.Chicago And Durham Markets Will Spur Urban Modernization
With Jack in the Box’s future P/E and revenue growth forecasts both essentially unchanged, the consensus analyst price target saw only a negligible downward adjustment to $25.00. What's in the News Jack in the Box updated earnings guidance for fiscal 2025 to operating EPS of $4.55 to $4.73.Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Stock Catapults 29% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Jul 22
Revenues Working Against Jack in the Box Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JACK) Share Price Following 25% Dive
May 30Technology Upgrades And New Restaurants Will Drive Future Success
Strategic investments in technology and menu optimization are driving enhanced customer engagement, revenue growth, and improved margins through digital sales and increased check sizes.Jack In The Box: A New Hope Inside The Box
Mar 31Revenues Working Against Jack in the Box Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JACK) Share Price Following 28% Dive
Mar 29Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.44
Mar 15Jack in the Box: Why Earnings Trends Matter More Than The CEO Shift
Mar 03Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.44
Mar 01An Intrinsic Calculation For Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Suggests It's 41% Undervalued
Jan 08Jack in the Box: The Undervalued Gem Poised To Double In 2025
Jan 05Jack In The Box: The Market's Cheapest QSR Just Got Cheaper
Dec 26Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.44
Nov 26Jack in the Box: The Wind Of Change Blows Strong, Chicagoland And Florida Eagerly Await
Nov 25Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price
Nov 24Jack in the Box: Del Taco Takes Another Shot At Value Promotions
Oct 09Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.44
Aug 10Jack in the Box: Redirecting The Promotional Mix, Still Undervalued
Aug 09Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Jack in the Box Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JACK) Earnings
Aug 07Shareholder Returns
| JACK | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.0% | -0.5% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | -54.8% | 1.4% | 27.7% |
Return vs Industry: JACK underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 4.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: JACK underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| JACK volatility | |
|---|---|
| JACK Average Weekly Movement | 10.0% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: JACK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: JACK's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3,181 | Lance Tucker | www.jackinthebox.com |
Jack in the Box Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants (QSR) in the United States. It operates through Jack in the Box and Del Taco segments. The company engages in the operation of a hamburger chain under the Jack in the Box brand; and a Mexican-American QSR chain under the Del Taco brand.
Jack in the Box Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| JACK fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$239.85m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$97.33m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.44b |
Is JACK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| JACK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.44b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.05b |
| Gross Profit | US$397.50m |
| Other Expenses | US$494.82m |
| Earnings | -US$97.33m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 18, 2026
Next Earnings Date
May 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -5.11 |
| Gross Margin | 27.53% |
| Net Profit Margin | -6.74% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -170.1% |
How did JACK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 04:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/18 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Jack in the Box Inc. is covered by 36 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Sara Senatore | BofA Global Research |