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Jack in the Box Inc (JACK)
$14.55+0.78 (+5.66%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Jack in the Box Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants (QSR) in the United States.
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The Narrative
Jack in the Box Inc. in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $14.55 with a market capitalization of $246M. Wall Street consensus targets $16.12 (13 analysts), implying a +10.8% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 39% below its 52-week high of $23.91, remaining 8.5% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 35/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.8% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $254.26M↓ | $349.52M↑ | $326.19M↓ | $332.99M↑ | $265.73M |
| Gross Profit | $76.00M↓ | $105.37M↑ | $86.51M↓ | $94.78M↑ | $86.93M |
| Operating Income | $37.84M↓ | $54.66M↑ | $38.99M↓ | $53.44M↑ | $51.40M |
| Net Income | $10.24M↑ | -$2.46M↓ | $5.80M↓ | $22.03M↑ | -$142.23M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 hambur...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$246.43M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-3.86%
Volume
Today's trading volume
701,962
Recent News
3 Reasons to Avoid JACK and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Jack in the Box has gotten torched over the last six months - since January 2026, its stock price has dropped 31.6% to $14.85 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Traditional Fast Food Stocks Q1 Results: Benchmarking Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK)
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and the rest of the traditional fast food stocks fared in Q1.
Jack In The Box (JACK) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut As Analysts Trim Targets
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Jack in the Box from about US$18.26 to roughly US$16.12, signaling a more cautious stance around what the stock might be worth today. The shift lines up with recent Street commentary, where many firms have cut price targets as they weigh softer sales trends, franchisee pressures, and the upcoming US$650m debt refinancing, alongside efforts to stabilize earnings. Read on to see what is driving these updates and how you can track the evolving...
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