NASDAQ$JACK
Jack in the Box Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Jack in the Box Inc. reported increased system same-store sales and earnings for Q4 2020.
Jack in the Box Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter with a 12.2% increase in system same-store sales. Company same-store sales rose by 9.6%, driven by a 21.9% increase in average check, although transactions decreased by 12.3%. Earnings from continuing operations were $37.9 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to $22.0 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the same quarter of the previous year. Non-GAAP operating earnings per share were $1.61, up from $0.95 in the prior year quarter.
- Jack in the Box system same-store sales increased 12.2% for the quarter.
- Company same-store sales increased 9.6% driven by average check growth of 21.9%.
- Earnings from continuing operations were $37.9 million, or $1.65 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $78.4 million compared with $66.9 million for the prior year quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Jack in the Box · Revenue · Quarterly
$255M
Revenue by segment
Jack in the Box · $255M total across 4 segments · Q4 2020
- Company restaurant sales$86.8M—34.0%
- Franchise rental revenues$78.7M—30.8%
- Franchise contributions for advertising and other services$45.1M—17.7%
- Franchise royalties and other$44.9M—17.6%
Forward guidance
Given the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has not provided any guidance for Fiscal 2021 at this time, but will evaluate on a quarterly basis, with the intent to return to providing guidance once the visibility into sustained trends becomes more clear.
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 Q4 2020
+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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