JACKConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Jack in the Box, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $20 — +23.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Jack in the Box, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (16): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JACK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $17 → $20 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $16 → $22 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $14 → $20 |
| 29 May 2026 | Guggenheim | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Guggenheim | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 15 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. JACK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Jack in the Box, Inc. returned −16.9% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
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Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Jack in the Box, Inc. has a market value of $309.6M and an enterprise value of $2.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter shrank 1.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $35.6M, a 2.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.86.
Trailing P/E: 9.5×; forward P/E: 5.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 10.90%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Jack in the Box, Inc. employs 1,316 people — $960K of revenue per employee.
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Del Taco announced it is expanding its catering business beginning Thursday, September 3, as part of its Project Del Sunrise Roadmap, which includes the launch of an all-new catering platform.
Why it matters — Since Del Taco is a Jack in the Box, Inc. brand, the expansion of its catering offering could broaden its revenue channels.
Del Taco, named the #1 Best Fast Food Restaurant, announced a promotion in which New Mexico guests can win two free Del Tacos every week for a year. The offer is available to 7,000 New Mexico fans.
Why it matters — Del Taco is a subsidiary of Jack in the Box, Inc., so its brand recognition and promotional activity are relevant to JACK watchers.
Jack in the Box announced that Taylor Montgomery, a veteran Taco Bell executive, will become President effective September 14. He is expected to lead a turnaround for the San Diego-based chain, which Forbes describes as facing key problems he will need to fix.
Why it matters — JACK watchers would care because the appointment of a new president signals the company's direction and its efforts to revive a brand that Forbes says faces significant challenges.
Jack in the Box Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026. In this newly created role, Montgomery will lead the company's brand strategy, focusing on sustainable sales growth, franchisee profitability, and long-term positioning.
Why it matters — A JACK watcher would care because a new president in a newly created role signals a change in brand leadership and strategic direction for the company.
Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year, with the list of closures expected to continue growing. The closures come as the company reports another quarter of declining same-store sales.
Why it matters — A JACK watcher would care because ongoing store closures and declining same-store sales point to continued contraction in the company's footprint and underlying business performance.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Jack in the Box, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $20, with estimates ranging from $12 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Jack in the Box, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Jack in the Box, Inc. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Sept 2026, Jack in the Box, Inc. ranks 43 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +23.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Jack in the Box, Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Jack in the Box, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for JACK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $12 to $36 over the next 12 months.
Jack in the Box, Inc. returned -16.9% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Jack in the Box Inc. is a restaurant company that develops, operates, and franchises quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts in the United States.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 2 Sept 2026): "Del Taco Activates Project Del Sunrise Roadmap With All-New Catering Platform". Del Taco announced it is expanding its catering business beginning Thursday, September 3, as part of its Project Del Sunrise Roadmap, which includes the launch of an all-new catering platform.
Jack in the Box Inc. is a restaurant company that develops, operates, and franchises quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts in the United States. Its business is centered on the Jack in the Box brand, which offers a broad menu of burgers, chicken items, breakfast foods, tacos, sandwiches, sides, and beverages served through company-operated and franchised locations. The company also operates the Del Taco brand, expanding its presence into Mexican-inspired quick-service dining with offerings such as tacos, burritos, and combo meals. Jack in the Box Inc. serves a wide customer base through drive-thru, dine-in, delivery, and digital ordering channels, and its restaurant network is concentrated across multiple U.S. markets, including the West and Southwest. Based in San Diego, California, Jack in the Box Inc. plays a notable role in the U.S. quick-service restaurant sector through its multi-brand operating model and franchised restaurant system.
CEO Mr. Mark James King · 1,316 employees · United States · https://www.jackinthebox.com
