Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Stock Price & Analysis
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) closed at USD 11.41 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.16% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 11.06; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 10.91–11.43 on volume of 477,777 shares. Market capitalization is $218.84M, with a 52-week range of USD 8.92–23.86 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
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Key facts (JACK)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 5, 2026): revenue $1.43B, net income $33.7M (2.4% margin), free cash flow $18.2M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 6.5x (avg 10.0x at the last 1 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 119.8x, net debt $1.45B.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 10 Form 4 filings, $492K; 10 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($492K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 4 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filing, $69K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.69 on a 1–5 scale) (16 analysts), mean target USD 19.83 (range 12–36).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -37.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -87.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-25, EPS estimate USD 0.45, revenue estimate $253M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (JACK)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.14B | $1.47B | $1.69B | $1.57B | $1.47B | $1.43B |
| Operating income | $290M | $248M | $279M | $82.5M | -$18.1M | -$50.3M |
| Net income | $166M | $116M | $131M | -$36.7M | -$80.7M | $33.7M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.37 | $5.45 | $6.30 | -$1.87 | -$4.24 | — |
| Free cash flow | $160M | $116M | $155M | -$22.4M | $74.1M | $18.2M |
| Operating margin | 25.4% | 16.9% | 16.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | -3.5% |
| Net margin | 14.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | -2.3% | -5.5% | 2.4% |
| Revenue growth | +12.0% | +28.4% | +15.3% | -7.2% | -6.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $73.6M | $136M | $186M | $54.2M | $45.8M | — |
| Total debt | $1.27B | $1.80B | $1.72B | $1.70B | $1.67B | — |
Fiscal years end Sep. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 5, 2026) (JACK)
P/E 6.5x · P/S 0.1x · EV/EBITDA 119.8x · EV/Sales 1.2x · P/FCF 12.0x · FCF yield 8.33% · Earnings yield 15.40% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.00% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.00% · Net debt $1.45B · EV $1.66B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Oct 2023 10.0x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (JACK)
0 of 10 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | King Mark James | Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | 7,013 | $85K | 4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-09-22 | King Mark James | Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | 5,627 | $77K | 3.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-14 | King Mark James | Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | 5,647 | $105K | 3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-07-21 | King Mark James | Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | 5,626 | $83K | 2.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-18 | King Mark James | Exec Chairman & Interim CEO | 5,911 | $74K | 3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-04 | Mount Carl | SVP, CHF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER | 1,142 | $14K | 2.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-05-04 | Hooper Dawn E | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | 738 | $9K | 2% | No | Routine (sold in Dec each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-05-04 | Super Sarah L | EVP, Chief Legal&Admin Officer | 1,841 | $22K | 3.4% | No | Routine (sold in Dec each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-05-04 | Piano Steven | SVP, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 922 | $11K | 2.2% | No | Routine (sold in May & Dec each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-04 | Cook Richard D | SVP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 1,025 | $12K | 2.5% | No | Routine (sold in Nov & Dec each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (JACK)
1 purchase, $69K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Diaz Guillermo Jr | Director | 5,962 | $69K | 11.51 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
Analysts (JACK)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.69 on a 1–5 scale), 16 analysts; mean target USD 19.83 (low 12, high 36).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $15 → $14 |
| 2026-08-13 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $14 → $20 |
| 2026-08-13 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $17 → $20 |
| 2026-08-13 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $16 → $22 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (JACK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -37.9% | -87.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -38.0% | -33.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 74.2% | 51.1% |
| Max drawdown | -60.0% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -89.6% (Nov 2021→Mar 2026) |
JACK revenue by product line (quarter ended Jul 5, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company restaurant sales | $96.3M | 37.4% | +2.3% |
| Franchise | $73.0M | 28.3% | -4.6% |
| Franchise contributions for advertising and other services | $45.3M | 17.6% | -3.9% |
| — Marketing fees (part of Franchise contributions for advertising and other services) | $42.2M | 16.4% | -1.8% |
| — Technology and sourcing fees (part of Franchise contributions for advertising and other services) | $3.1M | 1.2% | -26.0% |
| Franchise royalties and other | $43.1M | 16.7% | -3.4% |
| — Franchise royalties (part of Franchise royalties and other) | $41.9M | 16.3% | -2.8% |
| — Franchise fees and other services (part of Franchise royalties and other) | $1.2M | 0.5% | -22.0% |
| Total revenue | $257.7M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
JACK suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Box | “Nature of products and services — We derive revenue from retail sales at Jack in the Box and Del Taco company-operated restaurants and rental revenue, royalties, advertising, and franchise and other fees from franchise-operated restaurants.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Nov 19, 2025.
JACK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.45 | $0.77 | -40.9% | $253.5M | 15 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.07 | $1.21 | -11.9% | $352.2M | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $3.16 | $3.39 | -6.8% | $1.12B | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $3.16 | $3.66 | -13.6% | $1.13B | 15 |
JACK options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±24.7% (±$2.83) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 25, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±2.7%. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±8.7% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 72.2% | ±19.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 72.0% | ±24.7% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 69.0% | ±28.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 73.2% | ±38.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 70.9% | ±46.8% |
30-day implied volatility 67.9% vs 50.7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.07. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.41 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.16% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 11.06 |
| Open | USD 10.91 |
| Day Range | USD 10.91 – 11.43 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.92 – 23.86 |
| Volume | 477,777 shares |
| Market Cap | $218.84M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (JACK)
Nexqual's technical model rates JACK "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 31.41 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 14.25) |
| MACD | -0.69 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (JACK)
Wall Street analysts rate JACK "Hold" based on 16 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 19.83 (range USD 12–36), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 16 |
| Mean Target | USD 19.83 |
| High Target | USD 36 |
| Low Target | USD 12 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 12 / 0 |
Earnings (JACK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-25 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.45 |
| Revenue Estimate | $253.48M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.96 vs est 0.88 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.74 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1 vs est 1.11 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.47 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (JACK)
| Total Revenue | $1.43B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.80% |
| Gross Margin | +26.69% |
| Operating Margin | +14.93% |
| Profit Margin | +2.36% |
| Current Ratio | 0.58 |
| Total Cash | $46.32M |
| Total Debt | $2.48B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $18.23M (1.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Financial Health Score (JACK)
Nexqual rates Jack in the Box Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -7% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 15% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $46M cash and investments vs $1.49B debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $18M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), slim 1.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (JACK)
| Insider Ownership | +9.52% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +107.42% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.18M |
| Float | 12.37M |
| Short % of Float | +33.60% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Leadership (JACK)
Jack in the Box Inc. is led by Mark James King, Interim CEO & Executive Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Interim CEO & Executive Chairman | Mark James King |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Dawn E. Hooper |
| President | Taylor Montgomery |
| Senior VP & COO | Shannon McKinney |
| Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer | Richard D. Cook |
Major Backers & Investors (JACK)
Notable institutional backers of Jack in the Box Inc. include Nantahala Capital Management, LLC, Callodine Capital Management, LP, Biglari Capital Corp., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 9.01% |
| Callodine Capital Management, LP | 8.95% |
| Biglari Capital Corp. | 8.78% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 6.07% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.3% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 2.88% |
| LSV Asset Management | 2.69% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.31% |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 3.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
From Jack in the Box Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-11-19)
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Increasing regulatory and legal complexity may adversely affect restaurant operations and our financial results.
- Our regulatory environment exposes us to complex compliance and similar risks that could affect our operations and results in material ways.
- Our success depends in part on our ability to manage the impact of new, potential or changing regulations that can affect our business plans and operations.
- Regulatory bodies may enact new laws or promulgate new regulations that are adverse to our business, or they may view matters or interpret laws and regulations differently than they have in the past or in a manner adverse to our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| CNNE | Cannae Holdings, Inc. | USD 16.43 | ▲ 2.05% |
| FWRG | First Watch Restaurant Group, I | USD 11.56 | ▲ 3.86% |
| BLMN | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | USD 10.27 | ▲ 2.14% |
| SG | Sweetgreen, Inc. | USD 10.22 | ▲ 0.59% |
| BJRI | BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | USD 58.79 | ▲ 3.54% |
| WEN | Wendy's Company (The) | USD 6.57 | ▲ 4.62% |
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