Jack in the Box Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Jack in the Box's CEO is Lance Tucker, appointed in Feb 2025, has a tenure of 1.25 years. total yearly compensation is $5.27M, comprised of 11.8% salary and 88.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.12% of the company’s shares, worth $283.07K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 9.1 years respectively.
Key information
Lance Tucker
Chief executive officer
US$5.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.84% |
| CEO tenure | 1.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
JACK: Weak Same Store Sales And Governance Turmoil Will Pressure Future Returns
Jack in the Box's analyst price target has been lowered by a cluster of recent Street revisions, with cuts such as Citi's $9 move and several other trims that are being framed around softer same-store-sales trends, limited unit growth, and questions around margin visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around Jack in the Box has tilted more cautious, with a series of price target cuts following company updates that highlighted pressure on same-store-sales, limited unit growth, and questions around margin visibility.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 07CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$97m |
| Sep 28 2025 | US$5m | US$624k | -US$81m |
| Jul 06 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$67m |
| Apr 13 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$212m |
| Jan 19 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$44m |
| Sep 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$37m |
| Jul 07 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$37m |
| Apr 14 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$115m |
| Jan 21 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Oct 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$131m |
| Jul 09 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$155m |
| Apr 16 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$148m |
| Jan 22 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$130m |
| Oct 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Jul 10 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$109m |
| Apr 17 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$126m |
| Jan 23 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$154m |
| Oct 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$166m |
| Jul 04 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$165m |
| Apr 11 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$157m |
| Jan 17 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$132m |
| Sep 27 2020 | US$2m | US$570k | US$89m |
| Jul 05 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$74m |
| Apr 12 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$55m |
| Jan 19 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$69m |
| Sep 29 2019 | US$3m | US$575k | US$92m |
Compensation vs Market: Lance's total compensation ($USD5.27M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.59M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Lance's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Lance Tucker (56 yo)
Mr. Lance F. Tucker, CPA, serves as Chief Executive Officer at Jack in the Box Inc. from March 31, 2025 and also as its Director since 2025 and was its Interim Principal Executive Officer from February 24,...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 1.3yrs | US$5.27m | 0.12% $ 283.1k | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 1.3yrs | US$1.48m | 0.19% $ 468.6k | |
| Executive VP | 6.5yrs | US$2.15m | 0.064% $ 155.9k | |
| Executive VP & Chief Customer & Digital Officer | 1.4yrs | US$3.10m | 0.11% $ 275.8k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer | 1.8yrs | US$1.76m | 0.017% $ 41.3k | |
| Senior VP & COO | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & CTO | 4.6yrs | US$1.12m | 0.063% $ 153.0k | |
| VP of Finance and Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 5.1yrs | US$1.02m | 0.063% $ 155.0k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Development Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.026% $ 63.2k |
Experienced Management: JACK's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 1.3yrs | US$5.27m | 0.12% $ 283.1k | |
| Independent Director | 15.4yrs | US$241.48k | 0.031% $ 75.0k | |
| Independent Director | 14.7yrs | US$228.89k | 0.034% $ 84.2k | |
| Independent Director | 17.4yrs | US$353.61k | 0.035% $ 85.6k | |
| Independent Director | 23.7yrs | US$274.16k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 3.7yrs | US$217.07k | 0.034% $ 83.4k | |
| Independent Director | 9.1yrs | US$222.08k | 0.0070% $ 17.1k | |
| Independent Chair | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$207.07k | 0.027% $ 66.3k | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | no data | 0.99% $ 2.4m |
Experienced Board: JACK's board of directors are considered experienced (9.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 23:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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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 |
|---|---|
| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Sara Senatore | BofA Global Research |