Jack In The Box (JACK) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:JACK) is anticipated to issue its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 18th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.12 per share and revenue of $355.7340 million for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:JACK) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, November 19th. The restaurant operator reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by ($0.16). Jack In The Box had a negative return on equity of 9.23% and a negative net margin of 5.51%.The company had revenue of $326.19 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $324.23 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.16 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Jack In The Box to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Jack In The Box Stock Performance

Shares of JACK opened at $20.41 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $20.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $19.12. The stock has a market cap of $389.83 million, a P/E ratio of -4.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.14. Jack In The Box has a one year low of $13.99 and a one year high of $41.09.

Insider Transactions at Jack In The Box

In related news, CEO Lance F. Tucker sold 3,150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.83, for a total value of $68,764.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 204,068 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,454,804.44. This represents a 1.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Richard D. Cook sold 1,787 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.08, for a total value of $34,095.96. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 27,193 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $518,842.44. This represents a 6.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 12,462 shares of company stock valued at $247,352. 1.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Jack In The Box

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Marshall Wace LLP increased its holdings in Jack In The Box by 192.9% during the 3rd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 744,141 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $14,712,000 after purchasing an additional 490,071 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of Jack In The Box by 519.5% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 241,444 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,773,000 after buying an additional 202,469 shares in the last quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP increased its stake in shares of Jack In The Box by 186.4% during the third quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 236,606 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,678,000 after buying an additional 154,002 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC raised its holdings in Jack In The Box by 535.1% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 152,138 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,008,000 after acquiring an additional 128,182 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in Jack In The Box by 45.5% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 389,327 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $7,697,000 after acquiring an additional 121,752 shares during the last quarter. 99.79% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $25.00 target price on shares of Jack In The Box in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Jack In The Box in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $20.00 target price on shares of Jack In The Box in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Jack In The Box from $16.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, TD Cowen set a $16.00 price objective on shares of Jack In The Box in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $25.55.

Jack In The Box Company Profile

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) is a publicly traded quick-service restaurant company best known for its Jack in the Box brand of fast-food restaurants. Founded in 1951 by Robert O. Peterson and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has operated for decades as a franchisor and operator of drive-thru and dine-in restaurants. Its business model combines company-owned locations with franchise arrangements, and the company focuses on building brand recognition through menu innovation, marketing and service convenience.

The company’s core offerings center on a broad fast-food menu that includes hamburgers (notably the Jumbo Jack), tacos, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, sides and specialty limited-time items.