Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants and Qdoba Mexican Eats fast-casual restaurants primarily in the United States. As of October 01, 2017, it operated and franchised approximately 2,251 Jack in the Box restaurants in 21 states and Guam; and approximately 726 Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The company was founded in 1951 and is based in San Diego, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryRestaurants
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:JACK
CUSIP46636710
Phone858-571-2121
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-2.09
Current Ratio0.87
Quick Ratio0.85
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.22
Forward P/E Ratio22.39
P/E Growth1.64
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.55 billion
Price / Sales1.58
Cash Flow$7.1315 per share
Price / Cash12.09
Book Value($13.19) per share
Price / Book-6.54
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.88
Net Income$135.33 million
Net Margins10.50%
Return on Equity-27.25%
Return on Assets9.85%
Miscellaneous
Employees16,600
Outstanding Shares28,440,000
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack in the Box's stock symbol?
Jack in the Box trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "JACK."
How often does Jack in the Box pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Jack in the Box?
Jack in the Box declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 17th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share on Monday, June 11th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.86%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 25th. View Jack in the Box's Dividend History.
How were Jack in the Box's earnings last quarter?
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 16th. The restaurant operator reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.06. The restaurant operator had revenue of $209.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $212.84 million. Jack in the Box had a net margin of 10.50% and a negative return on equity of 27.25%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.98 earnings per share. View Jack in the Box's Earnings History.
When is Jack in the Box's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for JACK?
15 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Jack in the Box's shares. Their forecasts range from $94.00 to $125.00. On average, they expect Jack in the Box's stock price to reach $105.0833 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Jack in the Box.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Jack in the Box stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Jack in the Box stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Jack in the Box’s first-quarter fiscal 2018 adjusted earnings of $1.23 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16% and increased nearly 15% year over year on margin improvement, driven by refranchising. Revenues of $294.5 million exceeded the consensus mark by 3% but fell 16.6% on a year-over-year basis owing to lower comps. First-quarter comps in the company-owned restaurants and franchisees compared unfavorably with the prior-year quarter’s comps, mainly due to a choppy sales environment in the U.S. restaurant space. The company signed an agreement to sell Qdoba brand as it had suffered poor restaurant level execution. Shares have underperformed the industry in the past year. Both current quarter and current year stimates have gone down for the past 30 days . Even so, premium and value offerings along with increased focus on menu innovation, franchising and delivery should somewhat aid in spurring growth." (3/13/2018)
- 2. Wedbush analysts commented, "googleCSE":{"language":"en" (1/26/2018)
Are investors shorting Jack in the Box?
Jack in the Box saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 2,169,175 shares, an increase of 49.7% from the May 15th total of 1,448,638 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,040,417 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days. Approximately 7.8% of the company's stock are sold short. View Jack in the Box's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Jack in the Box's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Jack in the Box include Aramark (ARMK), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Brinker International (EAT), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Wingstop (WING), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), Dine Brands Global (DIN), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Sonic Drive-In (SONC) and BJ's Restaurants (BJRI).
Who are Jack in the Box's key executives?
Jack in the Box's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Leonard A. Comma, Chairman & CEO (Age 48)
- Mr. Phillip H. Rudolph, Exec. VP, Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corp. Sec. (Age 60)
- Mr. Lance F. Tucker, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49)
- Mr. Marcus Tom, VP & COO
- Mr. Andrew T. Martin, VP & Chief Information Officer
Has Jack in the Box been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about JACK stock has been trending positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Jack in the Box earned a coverage optimism score of 0.44 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the restaurant operator an impact score of 47.78 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are Jack in the Box's major shareholders?
Jack in the Box's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (10.58%), Millennium Management LLC (3.52%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.53%), Blue Harbour Group L.P. (2.26%), Northern Trust Corp (1.84%) and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (1.21%). Company insiders that own Jack in the Box stock include Carol A Diraimo, David Goebel, Dean C Gordon, Frances L Allen, Jerry P Rebel, Keith M Guilbault, Leonard A Comma, Madeleine Kleiner, Paul D Melancon, Phillip H Rudolph, Raymond Pepper and Vanessa C Fox. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Jack in the Box.
Which major investors are selling Jack in the Box stock?
JACK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., Water Island Capital LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., BlackRock Inc., Natixis Advisors L.P., SG Americas Securities LLC, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA and Royal Bank of Canada. Company insiders that have sold Jack in the Box company stock in the last year include David Goebel, Dean C Gordon, Frances L Allen, Jerry P Rebel, Keith M Guilbault, Leonard A Comma, Paul D Melancon, Phillip H Rudolph, Raymond Pepper and Vanessa C Fox. View Insider Buying and Selling for Jack in the Box.
Which major investors are buying Jack in the Box stock?
JACK stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Blue Harbour Group L.P., Prudential Financial Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Seven Eight Capital LP, Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC and Quantbot Technologies LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Jack in the Box.
How do I buy shares of Jack in the Box?
Shares of JACK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Jack in the Box's stock price today?
One share of JACK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $86.22.
How big of a company is Jack in the Box?
Jack in the Box has a market capitalization of $2.48 billion and generates $1.55 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $135.33 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.88 on an earnings per share basis. Jack in the Box employs 16,600 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Jack in the Box?
Jack in the Box's mailing address is 9330 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA, 92123. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at 858-571-2121 or via email at [email protected]
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