NASDAQ$JACK
Jack in the Box Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Jack in the Box Inc. reported Q4 2024 earnings, with mixed same-store sales performance and strategic growth initiatives.
Jack in the Box Inc. announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing a decrease in total revenues by 6.2% to $349.3 million. Jack in the Box same-store sales decreased by 2.1%, while Del Taco's decreased by 3.9%. Despite these challenges, the company achieved its gross opening targets for both brands and made progress in digital initiatives and POS rollout.
- Jack in the Box same-store sales decreased by 2.1% in Q4 2024.
- Del Taco same-store sales decreased by 3.9% in Q4 2024.
- The company opened 44 restaurants in FY 2024 and refranchised 47 Del Taco restaurants.
- Total revenues decreased by 6.2% to $349.3 million in Q4 2024.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Jack in the Box · Revenue · Quarterly
$349M
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
The company provided guidance for fiscal year 2025, including capital expenditures, SG&A, depreciation & amortization, share repurchases, adjusted/operating EPS tax rate, adjusted EBITDA, and operating EPS. The guidance also includes expectations for same-store sales and restaurant-level margin for both Jack in the Box and Del Taco segments.
Tailwinds
- Jack in the Box Same Store Sales of flat to +1% vs. FY 2024
- Jack in the Box 35-45 gross restaurant openings
- Jack in the Box Company-Owned Restaurant Level Margin of 20-22%
- Jack in the Box Franchise Level Margin of 40-41%
- Del Taco Same Store Sales approximately flat to -1.0% vs. FY 2024
Headwinds
- Del Taco 15-20 gross restaurant openings
- Del Taco Company-Owned Restaurant Level Margin of 9-11%
- Del Taco Franchise Level Margin of 25-26%
- Includes dilutive impact from refranchising 13 Del Taco restaurants in Q1 FY 2025
- Reflecting the impact of a full year of AB1228 wage increases, higher utility costs, and low single digit commodity inflation for Jack in the Box
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 2024
+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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