Most-Upgraded StocksMost-UpgradedNASDAQ:JACK Jack in the Box (JACK) Stock Forecast, Price & News $90.28 -1.44 (-1.57%) (As of 05/26/2023 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$90.10▼$92.4350-Day Range$83.41▼$95.7852-Week Range$54.80▼$97.99Volume295,500 shsAverage Volume355,538 shsMarket Capitalization$1.86 billionP/E Ratio12.79Dividend Yield1.95%Price Target$96.24 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Jack in the Box MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.6% Upside$96.24 Price TargetShort InterestBearish9.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.20Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.22Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$570,006 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.56%From $6.06 to $6.70 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.46 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector70th out of 212 stocksEating Places Industry10th out of 44 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingJack in the Box has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.35, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $96.24, Jack in the Box has a forecasted upside of 6.6% from its current price of $90.28.Amount of Analyst CoverageJack in the Box has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.58% of the float of Jack in the Box has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverJack in the Box has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Jack in the Box has recently increased by 2.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldJack in the Box pays a meaningful dividend of 1.95%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthJack in the Box does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Jack in the Box is 24.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Jack in the Box will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.27% next year. This indicates that Jack in the Box will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreJack in the Box has received a -17.93% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Jack In The Box in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Tonic water", "Chicken nuggets", "Milkshakes", and "Fried chicken" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Jack in the Box is -2.20. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentJack in the Box has a news sentiment score of 0.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Jack in the Box this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for JACK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Jack in the Box to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Jack in the Box insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $570,006.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.30% of the stock of Jack in the Box is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions99.78% of the stock of Jack in the Box is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Jack in the Box are expected to grow by 10.56% in the coming year, from $6.06 to $6.70 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Jack in the Box is 12.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.93.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Jack in the Box is 12.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 28.99.Price to Earnings Growth RatioJack in the Box has a PEG Ratio of 0.88. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) StockJack in the Box, Inc. engages in operating and franchising a chain of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. It operates through the Jack in the Box Restaurant segments. The Jack in the Box Restaurant segment offers a broad selection of distinctive products including burgers like Jumbo Jack burgers, and product lines such as Buttery Jack burgers including the Brunchfast menu. The company was founded by Robert Oscar Peterson in 1951 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.Read More Receive JACK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Jack in the Box and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address JACK Stock News HeadlinesMay 16, 2023 | marketbeat.comFast-Food Stocks Set To Sizzle This Summer (JACK)The analysts are upping their targets for fast food stocks and driving them to new highs because of outperformance, growth, and a positive outlook.May 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box Inc. to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.44 (NASDAQ:JACK)May 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Enzyme Environmental Solutions (OTCMKTS:EESO)May 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Issues FY 2023 Earnings GuidanceMay 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Target Price at $96.24May 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ4 2023 EPS Estimates for Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Decreased by AnalystMay 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFY2023 EPS Estimates for Jack in the Box Inc. Boosted by Analyst (NASDAQ:JACK)May 29, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day.Using our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) PT Raised to $99.00 at BarclaysMay 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStifel Nicolaus Boosts Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Price Target to $98.00May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2023 EPS Estimates for Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Reduced by AnalystMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Insider Sells $51,052.79 in StockMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.27 EPSMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Given New $111.00 Price Target at Truist FinancialMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Sets New 1-Year High on Earnings BeatMay 18, 2023 | marketwatch.comJack in the Box Raises Outlook After Strong 2QMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Releases FY23 Earnings GuidanceMay 17, 2023 | msn.comJack in the Box stock jumps on strong comparable sales, upbeat outlookMay 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comOppenheimer Increases Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Price Target to $108.00May 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDel Taco Brings Back Popular Shredded Pork Carnitas for a Limited TimeMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Sees Large Drop in Short InterestMay 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) SVP Steven Piano Sells 141 SharesMay 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (JACK) Scheduled to Post Earnings on WednesdayMay 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Raised to Positive at OTR GlobalMay 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Sets New 1-Year High at $96.09May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Survey: Enzyme Environmental Solutions (OTCMKTS:EESO) vs. Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK)See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive JACK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Jack in the Box and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address JACK Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/14/2023Dividend Payable3/28/2023Last Earnings5/17/2023Today5/29/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend5/30/2023Dividend Payable6/13/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/09/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:JACK CUSIP46636710 CIK807882 Webwww.jackinthebox.com Phone(858) 571-2121Fax858-571-2101Employees12,083Year Founded1951Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$96.24 High Stock Price Forecast$125.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$80.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+6.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.06 Trailing P/E Ratio12.79 Forward P/E Ratio14.90 P/E Growth0.88Net Income$115.78 million Net Margins8.61% Pretax Margin12.19% Return on Equity-17.88% Return on Assets4.49% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.50 Quick Ratio0.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.47 billion Price / Sales1.27 Cash Flow$9.03 per share Price / Cash Flow10.00 Book Value($34.96) per share Price / Book-2.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares20,600,000Free Float20,332,000Market Cap$1.86 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.64 Social Links Key ExecutivesDarin S. HarrisChief Executive Officer & DirectorTony DardenChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentDawn E. HooperCFO, VP-Financial Reporting & ControllerDoug CookChief Technology Officer & Senior Vice PresidentRyan L. OstromChief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCSold 338 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.015%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 4,382 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.425%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 35,791 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.510%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 15,430 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.100%Sarah L SuperSold 3,500 sharesTotal: $328,650.00 ($93.90/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions JACK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Jack in the Box stock right now? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jack in the Box in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" JACK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in JACK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View JACK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Jack in the Box's stock price forecast for 2023? 17 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Jack in the Box's shares. Their JACK share price forecasts range from $80.00 to $125.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $96.24 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for JACK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have JACK shares performed in 2023? Jack in the Box's stock was trading at $68.23 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, JACK shares have increased by 32.3% and is now trading at $90.28. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Jack in the Box's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 9th 2023. View our JACK earnings forecast. How were Jack in the Box's earnings last quarter? Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 17th. The restaurant operator reported $1.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.27. The restaurant operator had revenue of $395.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $385.44 million. Jack in the Box had a net margin of 8.61% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.88%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.16 earnings per share. How often does Jack in the Box pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Jack in the Box? Jack in the Box announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 12th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.44 per share on Tuesday, June 13th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.95%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 30th. Read our dividend analysis for JACK. What ETFs hold Jack in the Box's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), Invesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF (PEZ), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC), Is Jack in the Box a good dividend stock? Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, JACK will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.27% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for JACK. What guidance has Jack in the Box issued on next quarter's earnings? Jack in the Box updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.90-$6.10 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $5.89. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Darin Harris' approval rating as Jack in the Box's CEO? 56 employees have rated Jack in the Box Chief Executive Officer Darin Harris on Glassdoor.com. Darin Harris has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Jack in the Box own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Jack in the Box investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Netflix (NFLX), Micron Technology (MU), Walt Disney (DIS), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Broadcom (AVGO), PayPal (PYPL) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). What is Jack in the Box's stock symbol? Jack in the Box trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "JACK." Who are Jack in the Box's major shareholders? Jack in the Box's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.72%), Biglari Capital CORP. (5.21%), Franklin Resources Inc. (4.26%), Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC (3.94%), State Street Corp (3.53%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew T Martin, Chad Gretzema, Darin S Harris, David Goebel, Dawn E Hooper, John P Gainor Jr, Lance F Tucker, Marcus D Tom, Michael W Murphy, Richard D Cook, Ryan Lee Ostrom, Sarah L Super, Steven Piano, Timothy E Mullany, Timothy T Linderman, Timothy T Linderman and Tony J Darden. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Jack in the Box? Shares of JACK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Jack in the Box's stock price today? One share of JACK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $90.28. How much money does Jack in the Box make? Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) has a market capitalization of $1.86 billion and generates $1.47 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $115.78 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.06 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Jack in the Box have? The company employs 12,083 workers across the globe. Does Jack in the Box have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Jack in the Box: Different Rules LLC, JIB Stored Value Cards LLC, Jack in the Box Franchisee Finance LLC, Jack in the Box Franchisee Relief Financing LLC, Jack in the Box Funding LLC, Jack in the Box Properties LLC, Jack in the Box SPV Guarantor LLC, and Qdoba Restaurant.Read More How can I contact Jack in the Box? Jack in the Box's mailing address is 9330 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA, 92123. The official website for the company is www.jackinthebox.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (858) 571-2121, via email at investor.relations@jackinthebox.com, or via fax at 858-571-2101. 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