NASDAQ:JACK Jack in the Box - JACK Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Jack in the Box Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $84.60 +1.05 (+1.26%) (As of 03/27/2023 01:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$83.85▼$84.8350-Day Range$71.93▼$87.8552-Week Range$54.80▼$94.68Volume198,721 shsAverage Volume368,553 shsMarket Capitalization$1.74 billionP/E Ratio13.73Dividend Yield2.08%Price Target$87.56 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Jack in the Box MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.4% Upside$87.56 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.55% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.20Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.09Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$242,572 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth13.82%From $5.79 to $6.59 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.2.65 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector27th out of 210 stocksEating Places Industry2nd out of 43 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingJack in the Box has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $87.56, Jack in the Box has a forecasted upside of 3.4% from its current price of $84.65.Amount of Analyst CoverageJack in the Box has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.55% 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 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Jack in the Box has recently increased by 11.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldJack in the Box pays a meaningful dividend of 2.11%, 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 28.57%. 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 26.71% 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 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentJack in the Box has a news sentiment score of 1.09. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Jack in the Box this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for JACK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Jack in the Box to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% 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 $242,572.00 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 13.82% in the coming year, from $5.79 to $6.59 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Jack in the Box is 13.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.83.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Jack in the Box is 13.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 30.91.Price to Earnings Growth RatioJack in the Box has a PEG Ratio of 0.85. 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 HeadlinesMarch 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2023 EPS Estimates for Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Lifted by AnalystMarch 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 EPS Estimates for Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) Cut by Zacks ResearchMarch 27, 2023 | Oxford Club (Ad)My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century! I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.March 16, 2023 | msn.comAmid high cost of living expenses, Jack in the Box launches ‘free rent' sweepstakesMarch 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDel Taco and Samuel Adams Boston Lager® Out to Prove Better Beer Makes Better Fish TacosMarch 15, 2023 | msn.comAmid high cost of living expenses, Jack in the Box launches ‘free rent’ sweepstakesMarch 15, 2023 | msn.comFire breaks out at Ballard Jack in the BoxMarch 15, 2023 | msn.comCrews battle fire at Ballard Jack in the BoxMarch 27, 2023 | Oxford Club (Ad)My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century! I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.March 14, 2023 | msn.comJack in the Box eyeing Lakeland locationMarch 10, 2023 | msn.comJack in the Box fast-food burgers are returning to Florida: Will your city get one?March 6, 2023 | msn.comJack-In-The-Box Returning To FL With New Orlando-Area RestaurantsMarch 6, 2023 | msn.comJack in the Box returns to Florida with Orlando restaurantsMarch 6, 2023 | msn.comJack in the Box wants Florida. See the list of cities the burger place is thinking aboutMarch 3, 2023 | msn.comFast-food chain Jack in the Box coming to OrlandoMarch 3, 2023 | bizjournals.comJack in the Box fast-food restaurant chain names 1st Orlando franchisee for market expansionMarch 1, 2023 | msn.comJack in the Box coming to RogersMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNew Franchisees Agree to Open Jack in the Box Restaurants in Florida and ArkansasFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJack in the Box Partners with Mint Mobile for New Shake, Brings Back Popular Fan FavoritesFebruary 18, 2023 | msn.comThe Ultimate Guide To Jack In The Box's Breakfast MenuFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDel Taco Brings Back Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos with New Buttery Garlic Parmesan FlavorFebruary 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.comJack in the Box: Stock Faces Multiple HeadwindsFebruary 6, 2023 | msn.com‘Best egg rolls of any chain restaurant’: Jack in the Box worker shows how the egg rolls are madeJanuary 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJack in the Box Partners with SiteZeus for advanced location intelligenceJanuary 13, 2023 | msn.comBear of the Day: Jack In The Box (JACK)January 12, 2023 | bizjournals.comWhy Jack in the Box and 8 other California restaurants are headed to OrlandoJanuary 10, 2023 | benzinga.comJack In The Box Stock (NASDAQ:JACK), Quotes and News SummarySee 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 Last Earnings3/01/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/14/2023Today3/27/2023Dividend Payable3/28/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/25/2023Fiscal 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$87.56 High Stock Price Forecast$98.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$75.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+4.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.16 Trailing P/E Ratio13.56 Forward P/E Ratio14.43 P/E Growth0.85Net Income$115.78 million Net Margins7.86% Pretax Margin10.97% Return on Equity-16.57% Return on Assets4.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.57 Quick Ratio0.56 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.47 billion Price / Sales1.17 Cash Flow$9.03 per share Price / Cash Flow9.25 Book Value($34.96) per share Price / Book-2.39Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares20,600,000Free Float20,332,000Market Cap$1.72 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.62 Social Links Key ExecutivesDarin S. HarrisChief Executive Officer & DirectorTony DardenChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentTim MullanyChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentDoug CookChief Technology Officer & Senior Vice PresidentRyan L. OstromChief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNDine Brands GlobalNYSE:DINCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVictory Capital Management Inc.Sold 123,683 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 0.607%Michael W MurphySold 1,390 sharesTotal: $115,731.40 ($83.26/share)Chad GretzemaSold 712 sharesTotal: $61,210.64 ($85.97/share)Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Sold 170 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.005%Voya Investment Management LLCBought 2,872 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.081%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions JACK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Jack in the Box stock right now? 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jack in the Box in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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? 16 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Jack in the Box's shares. Their JACK share price forecasts range from $75.00 to $98.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $87.56 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.8% 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 start of the year. Since then, JACK stock has increased by 22.5% and is now trading at $83.55. 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 Thursday, May 25th 2023. View our JACK earnings forecast. How were Jack in the Box's earnings last quarter? Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 1st. The restaurant operator reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.25. The restaurant operator had revenue of $527.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $506.98 million. Jack in the Box had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.57% and a net margin of 7.86%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 52.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.97 EPS. 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, February 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.44 per share on Tuesday, March 28th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 14th. 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 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), Small Cap US Equity Select ETF (RNSC), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) and SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG). 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 2.11%. The dividend payout ratio is 28.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, JACK will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.71% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for JACK. 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Franklin Resources Inc. (6.32%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (4.41%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.56%), Bank of America Corp DE (2.41%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.27%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.94%). 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 $83.55. How much money does Jack in the Box make? Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) has a market capitalization of $1.72 billion and generates $1.47 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $115.78 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.16 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. This page (NASDAQ:JACK) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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