NASDAQ$JACK
Jack in the Box Inc · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Jack in the Box reported Q2 2026 revenue of $254.3M with net earnings of $10.2M and diluted EPS of $0.53.
For the quarter ended April 12, 2026, Jack in the Box generated revenue of $254.3 million, down from $265.7 million, with company same-store sales declining while franchise performance mixed. Net earnings were $10.2 million versus a large prior-year loss that included impairment charges, producing diluted EPS of $0.53 compared with a loss of $7.47. Restaurant-level margin and G&A discipline improved reported profitability year over year.
- Q2 revenue of $254.3M; net earnings $10.2M.
- Diluted EPS was $0.53 versus a prior-year loss of $7.47.
- Same-store sales remained under pressure at company restaurants.
- Franchise royalties and refranchising affect revenue mix.
- Value and operational initiatives aim to stabilize traffic.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Jack in the Box · Revenue · Quarterly
$254M
Revenue by segment
Jack in the Box · $373M total across 4 segments · Q4 2023
- Company restaurant sales$175M-18.4%47.0%
- Franchise rental revenues$86M+6.6%23.1%
- Franchise contributions for advertising and other services$56.4M+11.2%15.1%
- Franchise royalties and other$55.2M-3.0%14.8%
Forward guidance
Jack in the Box does not provide formal quarterly EPS guidance in the 10-Q. MD&A discusses traffic-building promotions, restaurant margin initiatives, and franchise development plans.
Tailwinds
- Returned to profitable quarter with EPS of $0.53.
- Cost control and prior-year impairment comparisons flatter YoY earnings.
Headwinds
- Revenue declined 4.3% year over year on soft same-store sales.
- Consumer spending and competitive QSR discounting remain headwinds.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2026
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
-3.5%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
32 / 68 earnings
Positive
+20.0%
Q3 2019
Best reaction
-18.1%
Q1 2026
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -14.3% | -10.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | -18.1% | -20.9% | -50.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +7.9% | +35.3% | +35.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.6% | -14.3% | -28.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +11.8% | +5.5% | -19.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.8% | +4.2% | -11.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.7% | +1.3% | -12.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.6% | -0.4% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.6% | -4.0% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.5% | +0.6% | +20.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.9% | -10.3% | -16.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.5% | -3.5% | -4.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +12.1% | +11.3% | +11.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -15.3% | -14.7% | -20.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +12.5% | +17.8% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.5% | -3.7% | -16.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.6% | -2.8% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.6% | -8.2% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.6% | -4.9% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.7% | -5.1% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.2% | -1.9% | +15.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.2% | +4.1% | +5.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.9% | -7.0% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.5% | -3.1% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.6% | -1.5% | -73.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.1% | -8.1% | -8.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +20.0% | +20.9% | +21.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.9% | +5.9% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.1% | -1.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.9% | +8.6% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.2% | +3.9% | +1.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.3% | -8.6% | -4.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.7% | +2.1% | -4.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.0% | +4.1% | -4.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.8% | +3.3% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.1% | +4.5% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.9% | -11.7% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.0% | +5.9% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +9.6% | +9.4% | +14.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -13.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -6.7% | — | — |
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