NASDAQ · JACKConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants & Hospitality

Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK)

$14.52+9.42%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$13.27▼ 17.01% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $9.39 · High $23.52Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Jack in the Box closed at $14.52 on Nov 4, up 9.42%, 38.3% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 419.0K shares was 0.85× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +18.2% over one month, +6.5% over six months, -9.2% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jul 5, 2026, revenue was $257.66M, down 1.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 7.8%.

Short interest was 6.2M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 2.8% from the prior report (32.7% of float, 12.5 days to cover).

Market cap$278.5M19.2M shares
Revenue · quarter$257.7M−1.8% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.03−10.4% YoY
P/E · TTM8.3×P/S 0.2×
Net margin7.8%Gross 89.0%
Dividend yieldNone$0.44 last paid
52-week range9.39 – 23.52−38.3% from high
Volume419.0K0.85× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d62.6%Annualised
Short % of float32.7%12.5 days to cover
Net cash-$1.43BCash $46.3M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +21.9%1M +18.2%3M −16.5%6M +6.5%YTD −23.4%1Y −9.2%3Y −76.8%5Y −85.3%

Earnings reactions

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Rank within Restaurants & Hospitality

Percentile among 44 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum48
Revenue growth22
Net margin71
Value (low P/E)96
Size28

Industry medians: 6-month return +9.5%, revenue growth +4.2%, net margin 5.6%, P/E 30.9×.

Short interest

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Shares short6.2M−2.8% vs prior
Days to cover12.5Settled Oct 15
% of float32.7%
Short vol. 10d61.9%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Restaurants & Hospitality

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
JACKJack in the Box$14.52+9.42%+6.5%−1.8%7.8%8.3$278.5M
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BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar$10.78+9.11%−10.9%—1.9%155.9$239.4MCompare
RICKRCI Hospitality Holdings$29.98+4.46%+16.0%+3.9%8.6%—$229.2MCompare
PTLOPortillo's$5.40+3.65%+20.3%+5.6%3.5%28.2$391.6MCompare
KRUSKura Sushi USA$36.27−0.36%−34.8%+16.2%0.5%—$440.7MCompare
RRGBRed Robin Gourmet Burgers$9.19+1.43%+149.1%−2.1%0.1%—$173.7MCompare
DINDine Brands Global$35.63+0.91%+31.2%+4.4%1.7%71.6$451.0MCompare
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings$16.20+4.18%+21.1%+3.0%9.9%14.1$493.0MCompare

Quick answers

What does Jack in the Box do?
Jack In The Box Inc operates quick-service restaurants and fast-casual restaurants across various states in the United States of America. Its core business includes the Jack in the Box hamburger chain, known for a broad menu that features hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items.
What is JACK's market cap?
$278.48M, based on the Nov 4 close of $14.52.
What is JACK's P/E ratio?
8.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $33.70M.
Does Jack in the Box pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of JACK is sold short?
6.2M shares, 32.7% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is JACK in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Restaurants & Hospitality industry.

About Jack in the Box

Jack In The Box Inc operates quick-service restaurants and fast-casual restaurants across various states in the United States of America. Its core business includes the Jack in the Box hamburger chain, known for a broad menu that features hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. The company also operates the Del Taco brand, which offers a variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries. These foods are available with the option of customization as per customer requirements. The company also offers catering and delivery services to its customers. Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands are the two reportable operating segments, of which, Jack in the Box generates maximum revenue for the company.

HQ: San Diego, CA5,046 employeesListed Mar 1, 1992jackinthebox.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology