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Jack in the Box Inc.

JACK

Jack in the Box Inc. • NASDAQ
$19.71 ▲ 1.28% (+0.25)
Market Cap $372.17 M
52w High $50.45
52w Low $13.99
Dividend Yield 0.88%
P/E -4.65
Volume 337.24K
Outstanding Shares 18.88M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $326.193M ▼ $62.505M ▲ $5.796M ▼ 1.777% ▼ $0.3 ▼ $38.005M ▼
Q3-2025 $332.987M ▼ $53.99M ▼ $22.027M ▲ 6.615% ▲ $1.16 ▲ $52.78M ▲
Q2-2025 $336.696M ▼ $254.991M ▲ $-142.228M ▼ -42.242% ▼ $-7.47 ▼ $-145.845M ▼
Q1-2025 $469.438M ▲ $71.131M ▲ $33.686M ▲ 7.176% ▲ $1.77 ▲ $91.254M ▲
Q4-2024 $349.29M $38.77M $21.942M 6.282% $1.13 $63.655M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $51.531M ▲ $2.593B ▼ $3.532B ▼ $-938.271M ▲
Q3-2025 $38.014M ▲ $2.596B ▲ $3.548B ▼ $-951.621M ▲
Q2-2025 $15.78M ▼ $2.58B ▼ $3.556B ▼ $-976.221M ▼
Q1-2025 $74.978M ▲ $2.774B ▲ $3.601B ▲ $-827.131M ▲
Q4-2024 $24.745M $2.736B $3.587B $-851.798M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $22.027M ▲ $59.736M ▲ $-29.719M ▼ $-7.498M ▲ $22.519M ▲ $37.212M ▲
Q2-2025 $-142.228M ▼ $-36.766M ▼ $-6.387M ▲ $-15.888M ▲ $-59.041M ▼ $-58.263M ▼
Q1-2025 $33.686M ▲ $105.656M ▲ $-26.084M ▼ $-29.106M ▼ $50.466M ▲ $70.557M ▲
Q4-2024 $21.942M ▲ $29.553M ▼ $-1.083M ▲ $-25.061M ▲ $3.409M ▲ $-153K ▼
Q3-2024 $-122.3M $45.284M $-12.434M $-31.069M $1.781M $20.587M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Advertising
Advertising
 $70.00M ▲$50.00M ▼$50.00M ▲$50.00M ▲
Franchise
Franchise
 $120.00M ▲$90.00M ▼$90.00M ▲$80.00M ▼
Franchise Fees
Franchise Fees
 $0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲
Restaurant Sales
Restaurant Sales
 $200.00M ▲$140.00M ▼$140.00M ▲$140.00M ▲
Royalty
Royalty
 $70.00M ▲$50.00M ▼$50.00M ▲$50.00M ▲
Technology Service
Technology Service
 $10.00M ▲$0 ▼$0 ▲$0 ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue grew nicely through 2023 but slipped in the most recent year, suggesting some cooling in demand or pressure from store closures and competition. Profitability has become more volatile: operating profit has narrowed, and the company moved from consistent profits to a loss in the latest year. This points to rising costs, integration and restructuring efforts, and heavier investment weighing on earnings. Overall, the business still shows the ability to generate healthy gross profit, but bottom‑line results are under strain and less predictable than a few years ago.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet is highly leveraged. Debt is heavy and has been running above the reported asset base for several years, leading to negative shareholders’ equity on paper. Cash on hand is quite thin relative to the size of the business and has trended down recently. This combination suggests a financial structure that relies heavily on borrowing and stable cash generation, leaving less room for error if performance weakens or credit conditions tighten.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow The core business continues to produce cash from operations, but that cash flow has softened versus prior years. At the same time, spending on new units, remodels, and systems has stepped up, turning free cash flow from comfortably positive to slightly negative most recently. This pattern is consistent with a company in an investment phase: putting more money into growth and modernization, but with near‑term pressure on cash flexibility and a greater need for that spending to translate into future earnings gains.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Jack in the Box has a distinctive position in fast food, built around an unconventional, “craveable” menu, late‑night focus, and an irreverent brand that resonates with younger customers. Serving the full menu all day and all night lets it compete across more eating occasions than many peers. However, it still operates in a fiercely competitive burger and taco market dominated by much larger players with deeper pockets and broader advertising reach. Store closures show management is pruning weaker locations, which can strengthen the chain over time but also signals that not every market has proven durable.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is a clear priority. On the menu side, the company leans heavily on bold, rotating limited‑time items, premium burgers, and unique snacks to keep attention and support pricing. On the technology side, Jack in the Box is upgrading its point‑of‑sale systems, expanding digital ordering, self‑service kiosks, and delivery, and testing voice‑driven AI in drive‑thrus. These initiatives can improve speed, accuracy, and data‑driven marketing, but they also require upfront spending and careful execution to avoid operational disruption. The company is also experimenting with new store formats and a modern prototype to support unit growth.

Summary

Jack in the Box combines a distinctive brand, a quirky and flexible menu, and a growing digital platform to stand out in a crowded fast‑food field. Financially, it has shown that it can generate solid cash and attractive margins, but the latest year highlights meaningful pressure: softer sales, a swing to net loss, and negative free cash flow as it invests more heavily in stores and technology. The balance sheet is heavily indebted with negative reported equity and limited cash, which increases sensitivity to business downturns or execution missteps. Looking ahead, the key variables appear to be: successful rollout of new technology, the impact of potential moves around Del Taco, the performance of new units, and management’s ability to translate its innovation and brand strengths into steadier growth and a more comfortable financial cushion.

NEWS

November 19, 2025 · 4:05 PM UTC

Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings

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November 13, 2025 · 8:30 AM UTC

JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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November 6, 2025 · 2:05 PM UTC

Value Just Got So Munch Better: Jack in the Box Launches New Munch Better Deals Lineup

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November 3, 2025 · 4:10 PM UTC

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Mark King and Alan Smolinisky Appointed to Board of Directors

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October 22, 2025 · 8:00 AM UTC

JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE WEBCAST OF FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2026 EARNINGS CALL

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