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)852.08K
Market Cap
$246.43M
Enterprise Value$2.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$69.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.8
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.34
Shares Outstanding19,073,616
10 Day Avg. Volume582,343
30 Day Avg. Volume852,080
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 Cap11.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.63Price Target Upside12.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)3.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise Revenue StreamA large franchised footprint creates recurring, less capital-intensive revenue through royalties and fees. This steady cash flow mix cushions company performance versus purely corporate-owned growth, improving long‑term revenue visibility and reducing capex dependency over the next several quarters.
Robust Unit EconomicsHealthy restaurant-level margins provide durable profitability at the store level, enabling the company to absorb commodity and labor inflation better than weaker peers. Strong unit economics support franchising returns, fund localized investment (mini refreshes), and underpin medium-term recovery of systemwide profits.
Active Deleveraging PlanConcrete real-estate monetization and targeted note refinancing are structural actions to reduce debt and extend maturities. If executed, these moves materially improve liquidity and reduce near-term refinancing sensitivity, strengthening the balance sheet over the coming 2–6 months.
Bears Say
Heavy LeveragePersistent large securitized debt and a stockholders' deficit materially weaken financial flexibility. High leverage raises interest and refinancing exposure, constrains strategic investments, and means operational setbacks could quickly translate into liquidity stress within the next several quarters.
Compressed Cash GenerationDeclining OCF and minimal FCF limit the company's ability to service debt, execute store refreshes, or return capital. With tight free cash flow, any earnings setback or higher interest costs will pressure liquidity and delay deleveraging, increasing refinancing dependency.
Sales And Margin PressureFalling comps and ~320bp restaurant margin deterioration reflect transaction declines and cost inflation (notably beef and labor). These trends undermine franchise economics, reduce royalty flow and store profitability, and make margin recovery essential but uncertain over the next few quarters.
Jack In The Box News
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 $246.43M.
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 55 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 0.9.
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 66%
Sector Average 66%
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
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-29.91%
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. is engaged in the operation and franchising of its namesake quick-service dining establishments. By November 23, 2021, the company's network encompassed approximately 2,200 Jack in the Box fast-food outlets situated across 21 U.S. states and the territory of Guam. The enterprise was founded in 1951, with its primary corporate base located 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
25.25% Public Companies and
Individual Investors