Ticker: JACK

Jack in the Box

Consumer Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Price 14.76

Reco Buy Potential 66 Risk 51 Updated 2026-11-12

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Forecast impact

negative

Target -0.5% target fill 100.5%

Reaction D5 -3.08% · D10 +4.68% market trust

Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-11-14

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Description

Company and Business Model

Jack in the Box Inc. operates in the consumer cyclical sector, primarily as a fast-food restaurant chain. The company offers a diverse menu that includes burgers, tacos, and breakfast items. Its major business segments include company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, with the majority of revenue generated from food and beverage sales. The company focuses on expanding its footprint and enhancing customer experience through menu innovation and marketing strategies.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Jack in the Box is more aligned with balanced investors, given its current market position and operational challenges. The stock may appeal to those seeking moderate growth potential while being mindful of risks associated with the consumer cyclical sector. The investment horizon is likely medium-term, considering the company's recent performance and market dynamics. Liquidity is moderate, suitable for investors with basic experience in the market.

Category: Consumer Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Restaurants Investment style: Balanced Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Mid Cap Experience: Basic 6 months

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-11-11

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 1.74
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 1.3%
EPS surprise: 8.6%
20d volatility: 4.2%
last ex-date: 2025-03-20

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-11-10	Hold	Buy	Strong recent performance and positive EPS surprise.
2026-10-31	Sell	Hold	Positive short-term momentum, but long-term risks persist.
2026-10-19	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk signal caution.
2026-10-11	Sell	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk offset potential upside.
2026-10-01	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk; uncertain market conditions.
2026-09-24	Sell	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk limit upside potential.
2026-09-09	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk; hold for now.
2026-08-29	Buy	Hold	Mixed momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
2026-08-25	Sell	Buy	Strong momentum and positive EPS surprise support growth outlook.
2026-08-15	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-08-13	—	Hold	High volatility and weak fundamentals raise concerns.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-10-15	Morgan Stanley	Target Lowered	15 → 14	11.76
2026-08-13	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	15 → 16	19.7394
2026-08-13	RBC Capital	Target Raised	16 → 22	19.9
2026-08-13	UBS	Target Raised	14 → 20	18.77
2026-08-13	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	— → 16	18.77
2026-05-15	Goldman Sachs	Target Lowered	17 → 12	10.98
2026-05-14	Jefferies	Target Lowered	20 → 12.5	10.93
2026-05-14	Oppenheimer	Target Lowered	27 → 22	11.388
2026-05-14	UBS	Target Lowered	23 → 14	10.76
2026-05-14	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	22 → 15	10.71
2026-05-14	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	11 → 13	12.79
2026-05-14	Stifel Nicolaus	Target Raised	10 → 15	12.79
2026-05-14	Bernstein	Target Lowered	23 → 15	12.79
2026-02-19	Piper Sandler	Target Raised	17 → 23	22.01
2026-02-19	Bernstein	Target Raised	20 → 23	22.01

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