Sharemaestro company-news research for Jacktel AS (JACK), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NASDAQ United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest JACK news and sentiment

Jacktel AS

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score51Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 22/100 evidence confidence 99% direct company focus 31 current stories across 8 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 14.78week of 11 Sep 2026
Main news subjectEarnings87/100 share of current news
News data statusPartial54 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

31 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone56/100 Published 30-day score51/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Why Active Owners Are Betting on Jack in the Box (JACK) finance.yahoo.com ยท 07 Sep 2026 14:55

What supports the score

Direct evidence

31 current stories are mapped specifically to JACK.

Source breadth

The score uses 8 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.215.

Confidence

Confidence is 22/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

51/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
22/100
Confidencethin evidence
99%/100
Company news31 company stories
86/100
Story agreement14/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
15 Aug: 1 stories17 Aug: 1 stories19 Aug: 1 stories20 Aug: 1 stories24 Aug: 1 stories25 Aug: 5 stories27 Aug: 2 stories28 Aug: 3 stories01 Sep: 1 stories03 Sep: 2 stories07 Sep: 1 stories 15 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories17 Aug: tone 48, 1 stories19 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories20 Aug: tone 55, 1 stories24 Aug: tone 66, 1 stories25 Aug: tone 65, 5 stories27 Aug: tone 54, 2 stories28 Aug: tone 55, 3 stories01 Sep: tone 46, 1 stories03 Sep: tone 43, 2 stories07 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories 95505
15 Aug30 Aug13 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence4
0.215 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
8 independent publishers
Company relevance99
share tied directly to this company
Freshness12
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement86
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix63
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks21 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
20 Mar 2026: close 11.0, indexed 100.027 Mar 2026: close 9.7, indexed 88.203 Apr 2026: close 9.99, indexed 90.810 Apr 2026: close 11.45, indexed 104.117 Apr 2026: close 12.98, indexed 118.024 Apr 2026: close 12.92, indexed 117.501 May 2026: close 12.28, indexed 111.608 May 2026: close 13.79, indexed 125.415 May 2026: close 10.87, indexed 98.822 May 2026: close 11.55, indexed 105.029 May 2026: close 12.45, indexed 113.205 Jun 2026: close 11.32, indexed 102.912 Jun 2026: close 13.37, indexed 121.519 Jun 2026: close 12.8, indexed 116.426 Jun 2026: close 13.81, indexed 125.503 Jul 2026: close 17.2, indexed 156.410 Jul 2026: close 14.89, indexed 135.417 Jul 2026: close 14.98, indexed 136.224 Jul 2026: close 14.55, indexed 132.331 Jul 2026: close 16.37, indexed 148.807 Aug 2026: close 17.58, indexed 159.814 Aug 2026: close 17.03, indexed 154.821 Aug 2026: close 17.24, indexed 156.728 Aug 2026: close 16.19, indexed 147.204 Sep 2026: close 16.14, indexed 146.711 Sep 2026: close 14.78, indexed 134.4 17 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 12.98, 1 stories5024 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 12.92, 1 stories01 May 2026: news score 50, close 12.28, 1 stories08 May 2026: news score 50, close 13.79, 1 stories5015 May 2026: news score 50, close 10.87, 1 stories22 May 2026: news score 50, close 11.55, 1 stories29 May 2026: news score 50, close 12.45, 1 stories5005 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 11.32, 1 stories12 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 13.37, 1 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 13.81, 5 stories5003 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 17.2, 8 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 14.89, 10 stories17 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 14.98, 14 stories5024 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 14.55, 17 stories31 Jul 2026: news score 53, close 16.37, 25 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 51, close 17.58, 25 stories5114 Aug 2026: news score 57, close 17.03, 47 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 55, close 17.24, 42 stories28 Aug 2026: news score 57, close 16.19, 46 stories5704 Sep 2026: news score 52, close 16.14, 44 stories11 Sep 2026: news score 51, close 14.78, 28 stories51 Price index 168.4 124.0 79.6 News score 100 50 0
20 Mar16 Jun11 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+34.4%latest close 14.78
News score change+1first to latest comparable week
One-week response-0.3%Price digesting
Fair-value position-56.2%Below fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
11 Sep 202651USD 14.78-8.4%
04 Sep 202652USD 16.14-0.3%
28 Aug 202657USD 16.19-6.1%
21 Aug 202655USD 17.24+1.2%
14 Aug 202657USD 17.03-3.1%
07 Aug 202651USD 17.58+7.4%
31 Jul 202653USD 16.37+12.5%
24 Jul 202651USD 14.55-2.9%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings5424 stories ยท 77%
Balance sheet474 stories ยท 13%
Market update582 stories ยท 6%
Analyst action501 stories ยท 3%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

63/100 independence
finance.yahoo.com479 stories ยท 29%
MarketBeat517 stories ยท 23%
TradingView586 stories ยท 19%
Stock Titan572 stories ยท 6%
marketscreener.com522 stories ยท 6%
Investing.com India791 stories ยท 3%
Investing.com691 stories ยท 3%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Earnings20Financial Markets13Retail Wholesale11Guidance4Finance4Restaurants3Revenue Growth2Restaurant2Operating Income2Economy Macro2

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

41 comparable readings ยท 151 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+150 to 51 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range50โ€“5850 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth19stories at latest stored reading ยท +18
Confidence19/100Provisional ยท +19
14 Apr50 neutral13 Sep 02:46
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
13 Sep 02:4651-119/100 (-5)19 (-22)Provisional
07 Sep 23:5952-124/100 (-6)41 (-3)Provisional
03 Sep 23:5953-230/100 (+1)44 (+2)Provisional
01 Sep 23:5955-229/100 (-9)42 (-4)Provisional
28 Aug 23:5957+038/100 (0)46 (-1)Measured
27 Aug 23:5957-138/100 (-3)47 (+1)Measured
25 Aug 23:5958+341/100 (+11)46 (+4)Measured
24 Aug 23:5955+030/100 (-2)42 (-1)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-30 of 31

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#1Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Why Active Owners Are Betting on Jack in the Box (JACK)

The GreenWood Q2 2026 investor letter reports a flat first-half performance, with accounts down 3.6% versus a +11.7% return for the MSCI ACWI index. The letter can be downloaded here. Despite this underperformance, the firm is strategically avoiding the prevailing AI hype, opting instead to focus on more stable long-term investments. The firm acknowledges the excessive growth in demand for computing power linked to AI but cautions against late-stage bull-cycle investments. The letter emphasizes the importance of actively reallocating capital to maximize returns, citing past successes and strat

Balance SheetCeo ChangeEarningsFinancial MarketsHedge FundsRestaurants
Published
07 Sep 2026 14:55
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 4.1d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#241Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

BlackRock Inc. Purchases Shares of 1,342,305 Jack In The Box Inc. $JACK

BlackRock Inc. acquired 1.34 million shares of Jack In The Box Inc. in the second quarter, valuing its stake at approximately $21.2 million and representing 7.04% ownership. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company. Despite beating EPS estimates with $0.96, Jack In The Box's revenue fell 22.6% year-over-year to $257.66 million, missing forecasts, and analysts maintain a cautious "Hold" rating with an average price target of $17.22.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
03 Sep 2026 07:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Large negative market reaction, Operating deterioration
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 44/100
30-day weight
26.1% of the score ยท 8.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages

Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from 18 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $17.22. Recent analyst actions included mixed price target adjustments and a downgrade from Guggenheim, while Goldman Sachs maintained a "sell" rating. The company beat EPS expectations but saw a 22.6% year-over-year revenue decline.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
03 Sep 2026 06:38
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Beat expectations, Operating deterioration
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 8.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4Not directional
Stock Traders DailyDirect company coverageStored article

Liquidity Mapping Around (JACK) Price Events

This article from Stock Traders Daily provides a liquidity mapping analysis for Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), indicating weak sentiment across all horizons and suggesting a short bias. It highlights an exceptional risk-reward short setup targeting 24.1% downside with minimal risk. The analysis also details institutional trading strategies including position trading, momentum breakout, and risk hedging, alongside multi-timeframe signal analysis.

Financial Markets
Published
01 Sep 2026 10:21
News subject
Balance sheet
Why this score
Negative financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 10.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#560Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Biglari Capital CORP. Buys Shares of 1,683,652 Jack In The Box Inc. $JACK

Biglari Capital CORP. has acquired a new stake of 1,683,652 shares in Jack In The Box Inc., valued at approximately $26.6 million, making it their 4th largest holding. Other institutional investors like Allworth Financial LP and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. also increased their holdings. The article also details Jack In The Box's recent financial performance, stock movement, and analyst ratings.

EarningsFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
28 Aug 2026 22:34
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 41/100
30-day weight
13.6% of the score ยท 13.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Biglari Sardar Makes New Investment in Jack In The Box Inc. $JACK

Biglari Sardar has acquired a new position in Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) during the second quarter, purchasing over 200,000 shares valued at approximately $3.17 million. This makes Jack In The Box its 7th largest holding. Other institutional investors like Biglari Capital CORP. and Bank of America Corp DE also adjusted their stakes in the restaurant operator.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
28 Aug 2026 20:21
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 13.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7Not directional
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

Spotting Winners: Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) And Traditional Fast Food Stocks In Q2

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let's have a look at Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and its peers. Traditional fast-food restaurants are renowned for their speed and convenience, boasting menus filled with familiar and budget-friendly items. Their reputations for on-the-go consumption make them favored destinations for individuals and families needing a quick meal. This class of restaurants, however, is fighting the perception that their meals are unhealthy and made with inferior ingredients, a battle that's especially r

EarningsEarnings ResultsFast FoodRestaurantRevenue Growth
Published
28 Aug 2026 03:35
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 14.6d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#858Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Jack In The Box Inc. $JACK Shares Purchased by Bank of America Corp DE

Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) by 21.2% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 108,865 shares for a total of 622,779 shares valued at approximately $6.0 million. Institutional investors collectively own 99.79% of the company's stock. Analysts generally maintain a "Hold" rating for JACK, with a consensus price target of $17.22, despite the company beating quarterly EPS estimates but experiencing a significant year-over-year revenue decline.

EarningsFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
27 Aug 2026 20:21
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 37/100
30-day weight
9.6% of the score ยท 14.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#9Not directional
webull.comDirect company coverageScored from headline

Jacktel (OB:JACK) Stock Price Hinges On Rich Margins And Heavy Debt

Published
27 Aug 2026 00:34
News subject
Balance sheet
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 15.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1079Tone
Investing.com IndiaDirect company coverageScored from headline

Earnings call transcript: Jacktel posts strong Q2 2026 revenue beat as shares rise

Published
25 Aug 2026 13:43
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
High ยท 59/100
30-day weight
14.2% of the score ยท 17.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#13Not directional
marketscreener.comDirect company coverageScored from headline

Jacktel AS Reports Earnings Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Published
25 Aug 2026 10:06
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 17.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1458Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Manning & Napier Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 376,343 Jack In The Box Inc. $JACK

Manning & Napier Advisors LLC recently acquired 376,343 shares of Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) worth $5.95 million, establishing a 1.97% stake in the company. Institutional investors now collectively own 99.79% of Jack In The Box. Despite the significant institutional ownership, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $17.22, and the company recently exceeded EPS forecasts but reported a 22.6% year-over-year revenue decline.

EarningsFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
25 Aug 2026 10:41
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 36/100
30-day weight
8% of the score ยท 17.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#16Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Jack in the Box Inc. Appoints Taylor Montgomery as President

Restaurant Executive to Drive Sustainable Growth and Strengthen Brand Performance Appointment Advances Planned CEO Succession and Supports Seamless Leadership Transition SAN DIEGO, August 20, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. ("Jack in the Box" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: JACK), today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026. In this newly created role, Montgomery will lead Jack in the Box's brand strategy, with a focus on driving sustainable sales growth, improving franchisee profitability, and positioning the Company

Leadership TransitionRestaurant IndustrySuccession Plan
Published
20 Aug 2026 11:30
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#17Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) exec to sell more stock

Carl Mount, an officer at Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), has filed a Form 144 indicating his intent to sell 2,220 shares of common stock, valued at $38,850.00. The filing also notes a previous sale by Mount of 1,233 shares for $27,071.97 within the last three months, executed through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services. The total outstanding shares of JACK common stock are reported as 19,179,330.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
19 Aug 2026 20:39
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#18Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

JACK Q2 Deep Dive: Menu Reset, Franchise Closures, and Operational Simplification Shape Outlook

JACK Q2 Deep Dive: Menu Reset, Franchise Closures, and Operational Simplification Shape Outlook Fast-food chain Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) missed Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 1.8% year on year to $257.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 8.6% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy JACK? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Jack in the Box (JACK) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $257.7 million vs analyst estimates of $264.3 million (1.8% year-on-year decline, 2.5% miss) Adjusted EPS: $0.96 vs analyst esti

EarningsFranchise ClosuresGuidanceMenu InnovationOperational Simplification
Published
17 Aug 2026 00:21
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Missed expectations
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#19Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Jack In The Box (JACK) Stock Fair Value Rises After Split Analyst Views

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Price targets for Jack in the Box now sit in a wide band of about US$12 to US$22, which highlights how differently analysts are valuing the stock. The change reflects a split between those who see progress in the "Jack on Track" turnaround plan and those who remain cautious about execution risk, same store sales trends, and the upcoming debt refinancing. As you read on, you will see how this evolving narrative and the updated targets fit into the broader investment case for J

Debt RefinancingFranchisePrice TargetRatingsSplitTurnaround
Published
15 Aug 2026 00:17
News subject
Balance sheet
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 27.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2076Tone
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

Jack In The Box Inc. Stock 12โ€‘Month Price Target Raised to $19.38, Implies 3% Upside

Analysts have raised the average 12-month price target for Jack In The Box Inc. (JACK) stock from $16.35 to $19.38, suggesting a 3% potential upside based on the Aug. 12 closing price. Despite this increase, the consensus rating from 17 analysts remains a "Hold," with 4 Buys and 13 Holds.

Financial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
13 Aug 2026 17:10
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Analyst upgrade
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 47/100
30-day weight
<0.1% of the score ยท 29.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#21Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

JACK Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Miss as Same-Store Sales Fall

Jack in the Box Inc. JACK posted operating earnings of 96 cents per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, down 7.7% from $1.04 a year ago, but beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents by 6.7%. Restaurant-level margin edged lower amid commodity inflation and a shift in restaurant mix. Janus Henderson Sustainable & Impact Core Bond ETF Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseJanus Henderson Sustainable & Impact Core Bond ETF Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Janus Henderson Sustainable & Impact Core Bond ETF price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Janus Henderson Sustainable & Impact Core Bond E

EarningsEarnings SurpriseGuidanceOperating IncomeRestaurantsRetail
Published
13 Aug 2026 14:49
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Margin pressure
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#22Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Investors Buy Large Volume of Jack In The Box Call Options (NASDAQ:JACK)

Investors showed significant interest in Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:JACK) call options, with trading volume spiking 332% above average. This comes amidst recent insider stock purchases, increased institutional investment, and mixed analyst sentiment with an average "Hold" rating despite the company beating EPS estimates last quarter.

EarningsFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
13 Aug 2026 15:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2369Tone
Investing.comDirect company coverageStored article

Why is Jack In The Box stock surging today?

Jack In The Box Inc. (JACK) stock surged 17.0% in pre-open trading after the fast-food chain exceeded fiscal third-quarter earnings expectations. This performance, coupled with positive analyst revisions from RBC Capital and Mizuho, and significant short interest, fueled a sharp increase in share price. Despite a revenue miss and soft same-store sales, the company's operational turnaround under Interim CEO Mark King is showing early positive signs.

EarningsEconomy MacroFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
13 Aug 2026 14:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Large positive market reaction, Positive market reaction
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 44/100
30-day weight
2.7% of the score ยท 29.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2458Tone
marketscreener.comDirect company coverageStored article

BofA Adjusts Price Target on Jack in the Box to $22 From $19

BofA has increased its price target for Jack in the Box (JACK) from $19 to $22. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook from the analyst firm for the restaurant company. The article notes this change amidst other analyst updates for Jack in the Box.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsRetail Wholesale
Published
13 Aug 2026 12:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Analyst upgrade
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 31/100
30-day weight
1.1% of the score ยท 29.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#25Not directional
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

Jack In The Box (JACK) Stock Profit Holds Up As Debt Strain Lingers

Published
13 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2643Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Jack In The Box Inc (JACK) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Refinancing and Philly ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Same-Store Sales: Jack in the Box same-store sales decreased 1.1% in Q3, with franchise restaurants down 1.2% and company-owned down 0.9%. Restaurant-Level Margin: Decreased to 17.6% from 17.9% in the prior year. Food and Packaging Costs: 29.3% of sales, up 70 basis points year-over-year, driven by 5.4% commodity inflation. Labor Costs: 33.7% of sales, down 80 basis points from the prior year. Franchise-Level Margin: $60.3 million, or 37.4% of franchise revenues, compared to $66.2 million, or 39.3%, a year ago. SG&A: $17 million, or 6.6% of revenues, d

DEBT-REFINANCINGDebt RefinancingEARNINGSEarningsFRANCHISEE-PROFITABILITYFranchisee Profitability
Published
13 Aug 2026 05:02
News subject
Balance sheet
Why this score
Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 29/100
30-day weight
3.1% of the score ยท 29.5d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#27Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Jack In The Box (JACK) Q3 Earnings

Jack In The Box (JACK) reported $257.66 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 22.6%. EPS of $0.96 for the same period compares to $1.02 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $260.04 million, representing a surprise of -0.92%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +6.67%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.90. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of act

EarningsRestaurantRevenues
Published
12 Aug 2026 22:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.8d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
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Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Misses Q2 CY2026 Sales Expectations

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Misses Q2 CY2026 Sales Expectations Fast-food chain Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 1.8% year on year to $257.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.03 per share was 16.6% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Jack in the Box? Find out in our full research report. Jack in the Box (JACK) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $257.7 million vs analyst estimates of $264.3 million (1.8% year-on-year decline, 2.5% miss) EPS (GAAP): $1.03 vs analyst estimates of $0.88 (16.6% beat) Ad

EarningsGrowth RateGuidanceRestaurantsRevenue Growth
Published
12 Aug 2026 20:23
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
High ยท 58/100
30-day weight
2.6% of the score ยท 29.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#29Not directional
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Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Earnings

Jack in the Box same-store sales of (1.1%) Diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.08 and Operating EPS of $0.96 SAN DIEGO,, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced financial results for the third quarter ended July 5, 2026. "During my first months as interim CEO, I've spent significant time listening to our franchisees, meeting with our teams, and gaining a deeper understanding of the Jack in the Box business. With our refinancing now complete, we're fully focused on improving restaurant performance and executing against the priorities that will cr

EarningsEarnings Per ShareFinancial ResultsGuidanceOperating IncomeRestaurant Performance
Published
12 Aug 2026 20:05
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3043Tone
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JACK IN THE BOX INC 3Q 2026: Revenue $257.7M, EPS $1.03โ€” 10-Q Summary

Jack in the Box Inc. reported a decline in third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue at $257.7 million and diluted EPS at $1.03, both down from the previous year. The company faced challenges including lower transactions, rising input costs, and declining same-store sales. Strategic actions included the sale of Del Taco and a focus on asset-light growth initiatives to mitigate these pressures.

EarningsEconomy MacroEconomy MonetaryFinanceRetail Wholesale
Published
12 Aug 2026 20:40
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 32/100
30-day weight
1.2% of the score ยท 29.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

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