The earnings call reflects a company facing significant challenges with declining same-store sales, lower margins, and economic pressures. Despite this, there are positive strides in digital sales and technological advancements as part of their strategic plan. However, the lowlights outweigh the highlights, indicating a challenging period ahead.

Company Guidance

During the Jack in the Box Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, several key metrics and guidance were provided, reflecting the company's ongoing strategies and challenges. The company reported a same-store sales decrease of 4.4% for the Jack brand, with franchise sales down 4.5% and company-owned sales declining by 4%. Digital sales have reached 18% systemwide, aided by the rollout of new point-of-sale systems and kiosks in approximately 1,500 restaurants. The restaurant-level margin for Jack decreased to 19.6% from 23.6% due to sales declines and inflationary pressures. Del Taco saw a system same-store sales decline of 3.6%, with franchise sales down 4.2% and company-owned sales decreasing by 1.7%. Del Taco's restaurant-level margin fell to 12.8%. The company also recorded a noncash goodwill and intangible asset impairment of $203.2 million for Del Taco. Jack in the Box reiterated its commitment to its Jack on Track plan, focusing on digital growth, technological modernization, and strategic closures to drive long-term sustainable growth.

Digital Sales Growth

Jack in the Box has achieved 18% digital sales systemwide and aims to reach 20% ahead of schedule. The rollout of new point-of-sale systems and flip kiosks in 1,500 restaurants has contributed to this growth.

Technological Advancements

The company is implementing a new POS system and flip kiosks, which have been installed in nearly 1,500 locations, as part of its tech modernization and digital evolution strategy.

Commitment to Long-term Growth

The Jack on Track plan focuses on simplifying the company’s structure, strengthening the balance sheet, closing underperforming restaurants, and preserving growth-oriented capital investments.

Jack In The Box (JACK) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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JACK Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 06, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.19 / -	1.65	―	―	―
May 14, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.11 / 1.20	1.46	-17.81% (-0.26)	―
Feb 25, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.70 / 1.92	1.95	-1.54% (-0.03)	―
Nov 20, 2024	2024 (Q4)	1.09 / 1.16	1.09	6.42% (+0.07)	―
Aug 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.53 / 1.65	1.45	13.79% (+0.20)	―
May 14, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.43 / 1.46	1.47	-0.68% (-0.01)	―
Feb 21, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.96 / 1.95	2.01	-2.99% (-0.06)	―
Nov 21, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.14 / 1.09	1.33	-18.05% (-0.24)	―
Aug 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.34 / 1.45	1.38	5.07% (+0.07)	―
May 17, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.22 / 1.47	1.16	26.72% (+0.31)	―

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JACK Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 14, 2025	$25.67	$24.06	-6.27%
Feb 25, 2025	$33.47	$37.41	+11.77%
Nov 20, 2024	$44.55	$46.70	+4.83%
Aug 06, 2024	$51.36	$49.76	-3.12%

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