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JACK Stock Forecast: Jack in the Box, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$17
−9.22% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Jack in the Box, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $20 — +17.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 39 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$324.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
39 / 100
Median analyst target
$20
Analysts covering
17
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.1%
1M
+12.0%
YTD
−10.1%
1Y
−17.5%
From 52W high
−27.6%
From 52W low
+81.2%
$9
$24
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

JACK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
39 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
95
Accruals
72
Value
66
Size
61
Quality
35
Growth
30
Revisions
30
Momentum
18
Volatility
15

Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Volatility (15): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

JACK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JACK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25$30$35Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26JACKHigh $36Median $20Low $12

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says17 analysts
4 Buy13 Hold0 Sell
Low $12Median $20High $36

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$17 → $20
13 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$16 → $22
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$14 → $20
29 May 2026GuggenheimDowngradeNeutral—
29 May 2026GuggenheimDowngradeNeutral—
15 May 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
14 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
14 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
14 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
14 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
14 May 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
14 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
21 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
2 Apr 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
31 Mar 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
19 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Estimates

JACK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Jack in the Box, Inc. (JACK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.5×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / book
−0.4×

Cheaper than 93% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.4×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.8%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−8.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Gross margin
29.9%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.9%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Net margin
2.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
10.3%

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.

Peers

JACK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
JACKJack in the Box, Inc.$324.8M
39
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$391.9M
17
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$396.6M
76
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$410.1M
2
RICKRCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.$238.0M
61
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$460.7M
80
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$465.5M
100

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest JACK news & analysis

Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year: List of doomed locations is expected to keep growing

Fast Company · 14 Aug 2026negative

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.

JACK Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Miss as Same-Store Sales Fall

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026neutral

Jack in the Box beat Q3 earnings estimates despite lower revenues and falling same-store sales, as commodity inflation and franchise pressure weighed on margins.

Why it matters — The results show that earnings beat was offset by declining revenues and same-store sales amid inflationary and franchise pressures.

Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 13 Aug 2026neutral

Jack in the Box, Inc. released the transcript of its Q3 2026 earnings call. The transcript documents the company's discussion of its third-quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results.

Why it matters — A JACK watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management's comments on the business.

Jack In The Box Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 13 Aug 2026negative

Jack In The Box reported a 1.1% decline in third-quarter fiscal 2026 same-store sales, as a drop in transactions more than offset menu price increases. Interim CEO Mark King said the company is focused on improving execution, restaurant quality, customer relevance and franchisee economics to return to sustainable sales growth.

Why it matters — The same-store sales decline signals ongoing demand weakness that JACK watchers would track for signs of a return to growth.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Jack In The Box (JACK) Q3 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research analyzed Key Metrics for Jack In The Box's third quarter ended June 2026, comparing its headline numbers to Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals.

Why it matters — A JACK watcher would care because comparing key metrics to estimates and prior-year results helps assess the company's operational performance beyond just headline earnings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about JACK stock

What is the JACK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is JACK stock a buy right now?

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. 39 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank JACK?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Jack in the Box, Inc. ranks 39 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 (95 of 100).

Will JACK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +17.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Jack in the Box, Inc. 39 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the JACK stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has JACK stock performed over the past year?

Jack in the Box, Inc. returned -17.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Jack in the Box, Inc. do?

Jack in the Box Inc. is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box, one of the nation's largest quick-service hamburger chains.

What is the latest news on JACK?

The most recent item we track (Fast Company, 14 Aug 2026): "Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year: List of doomed locations is expected to keep growing". 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.

Company

About Jack in the Box, Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box, one of the nation's largest quick-service hamburger chains. The brand specializes in drive-thru convenience, serving a diverse menu all day, including signature burgers like the Jumbo Jack, Ultimate Cheeseburger, Buttery Jack, and Sourdough Jack; tacos; chicken sandwiches; egg rolls; breakfast items such as Brunchfast sandwiches and scramblers; and value options like Jack’s Deals with chicken nuggets and Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. Notable features include customization flexibility, regional offerings like biscuits and sweet tea in the South, and innovative items such as Munchie Meals and Red Bull Infusions drinks. With a focus on speed and variety, it caters to cravings for burgers, tacos, and more, primarily through company-owned and franchised locations across multiple states. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Jack in the Box Inc. emphasizes fresh, hot food prepared via drive-thru, takeout, and extended hours at many sites.

CEO Mr. Mark James King · 1,316 employees · United States · https://www.jackinthebox.com