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Jack in the Box Inc (JACK)
$13.81+0.99 (+7.72%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 26
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 $13.81 with a market capitalization of $246M. Wall Street consensus targets $16.04 (14 analysts), implying a +16.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 46% below its 52-week high of $25.34, remaining 15.1% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +16.1% 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.
-
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
769,057
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