Jack-in-the-Box
Runs and franchises a U.S. quick-service chain built around burgers, tacos, breakfast, and late-night meals.
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Profile
Operates and franchises Jack in the Box restaurants, with most locations run by franchisees and company revenue coming from restaurant sales plus franchise-linked rent, royalties, and service contributions. After selling Del Taco, the business reports one operating segment and is focused on a simpler, asset-light model.
Develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box brand, a San Diego-origin drive-thru hamburger concept. The menu spans classic burgers such as Jumbo Jack, chicken sandwiches, tacos, breakfast items, and late-night or all-day offerings.
Revenue comes from company-operated restaurant sales and franchise-linked rent, royalties, marketing fees, and service contributions. Most restaurants are franchised, so franchisee sales shape royalties and rent even though those sales are not booked as company revenue.
After the Del Taco sale, reporting is back to one Jack in the Box operating segment. The business is shaped by franchisee execution, restaurant closures and debt reduction under the Jack on Track reset, food-safety controls, and an interim CEO transition.
Company facts
Categories
Key statistics
Year to date −13.5% · Average volume (30d) 825.0K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Reiterate | Hold | $15 | $16 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform | $25 | $22 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Neutral | $14 | $20 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Target | $13 | $16 | ||
| May 29, 2026 | Guggenheim | Downgrade | Buy | Neutral |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026Q3 FY26 | $0.88 | $0.96 | +8.6% | $264.6M | $257.7M | −2.6% | −0.05% |
| May 13, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.74 | $0.76 | +2.7% | $256.6M | $254.3M | −0.9% | −14.15% |
| Feb 18, 2026Q1 FY26 | $1.10 | $1.00 | −9.1% | $256.6M | $254.3M | −0.9% | −18.13% |
| Nov 19, 2025Q4 FY25 | $0.44 | $0.30 | −31.8% | $355.7M | $326.2M | −8.3% | +7.79% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $336.7M | $333.0M | $326.2M | $349.5M | $254.3M | $257.7M | |
| Gross profit | $97.9M | $94.8M | $86.5M | $105.4M | $65.0M | $77.3M | |
| Operating income | −$157.1M | $40.8M | $24.0M | $54.7M | $38.6M | $52.8M | |
| Net income | −$142.2M | $22.0M | $5.8M | −$2.5M | $10.2M | $20.1M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$7.47 | $1.15 | $0.30 | −$0.13 | $0.53 | $1.03 | |
| Gross margin | 29.1% | 28.5% | 26.5% | 30.1% | 25.6% | 30.0% | |
| Operating margin | -46.7% | 12.2% | 7.4% | 15.6% | 15.2% | 20.5% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.14B · FY22 $1.47B · FY23 $1.69B · FY24 $1.57B · FY25 $1.47B
Revenue by product · Q3 FY26
Balance sheet, Jul 5, 2026Cash & short-term investments $46.3M · Total debt $2.48B · Total assets $1.90B · Shareholders' equity −$901.3M
Dividends
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 20 | Apr 8 | $0.44 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12 | Dec 30 | $0.44 | |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30 | Sep 19 | $0.44 | |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6 | Jun 25 | $0.44 | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15 | Mar 27 | $0.44 | |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 14 | Dec 28 | $0.44 | |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 6 | Sep 18 | $0.44 | |
| May 30, 2023 | May 31 | Jun 13 | $0.44 |
Ownership
Institutions and insiders are filed separately and overlap, so together they can pass the whole company. No split is drawn from them.
Shares outstanding 19.07M · Float 16.73M · 87.7% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 1.73M | 9.06% | 13F | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Callodine Capital Management, LP | 1.72M | 9.00% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Biglari Capital Corp. | 1.68M | 8.83% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| GreenWood Investors LLC | 1.35M | 7.10% | 13D | Jun 15, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 1.34M | 7.04% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Mark James King | director, officer: Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | −5,647 | $18.59 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Mark James King | director, officer: Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | −5,626 | $14.70 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Mark James King | director, officer: Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | −5,911 | $12.53 |
| May 28, 2026 | Guillermo Jr Diaz | director | +11,924 | $11.51 |
| May 4, 2026 | Richard D. Cook | officer: SVP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | −1,025 | $12.10 |
Peers
- McDonald's
Global QSR scale in burgers, breakfast, and drive-thru
- Wendy's
Direct U.S. QSR burger rival with a franchised model
- Restaurant Brands International
Burger King overlap in franchised burgers and drive-thru QSR
- Yum! Brands
Taco Bell and Habit overlap in tacos, late night, and burgers
- Shake Shack
Public burger peer for premium burgers, fries, and shakes
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack-in-the-Box | $16.20 | +0.06% | $308.8M | 9.4 | 4.7 | 0.3 | −22.6% |
| McDonald's | $265.11 | +0.04% | $188.28B | 21.5 | 20.0 | 6.8 | +3.7% |
| Wendy's | $8.22 | −0.48% | $1.58B | 12.5 | 16.2 | 0.7 | +1.7% |
| Restaurant Brands International | $78.50 | +0.29% | $27.15B | 23.1 | 18.5 | 2.8 | +4.6% |
| Yum! Brands | $153.86 | 0.00% | $42.41B | 19.3 | 22.6 | 4.9 | +12.2% |
| Shake Shack | $69.75 | −0.23% | $2.82B | 74.1 | 56.4 | 1.8 | +17.2% |
| Median | 21.5 | 20.0 | 2.8 | +4.6% |