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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$12
−1.74% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Jack in the Box, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $20 — +60.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$243.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
42 / 100
Median analyst target
$20
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$257.7M−22.6% y/y
Operating income$43.2M
Net income$20.1M
Free cash flow$27.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.5%
1M
−21.5%
YTD
−34.3%
1Y
−36.4%
From 52W high
−47.1%
From 52W low
+32.4%
$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 1 Oct 2026
42 / 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
Size
65
Value
62
Quality
37
Revisions
30
Growth
30
Momentum
25
Volatility
17

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

Volatility (17): 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$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
4 Buy12 Hold0 Sell
Low $12Median $20High $36

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +60.6% 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

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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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Performance

JACK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Jack in the Box, Inc. returned −36.4% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

JACK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JACKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−7.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
13
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 59% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 93% of US stocks

Price / book
−0.3×

Cheaper than 93% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.1×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.8%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−8.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Gross margin
29.4%

Higher than 33% 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
13.9%

Higher than 92% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Jack in the Box, Inc. (JACK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Jack in the Box, Inc. has a market value of $243.0M and an enterprise value of $2.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter shrank 1.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $33.7M, a 2.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.73.

  • Shares outstanding: 19.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.5×; forward P/E: 4.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 13.89%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Jack in the Box, Inc. employs 1,316 people — $902K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 2 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$243.0M
42
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$268.1M
19
RICKRCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.$208.0M
64
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$350.0M
3
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$370.6M
77
RRGBRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.$141.6M
90
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$414.7M
75

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News

Latest JACK news & analysis

Jack in the Box Inc. Appoints Former Starbucks CFO Rachel Ruggeri to Board of Directors

Business Wire · 21 Sept 2026positive

Jack in the Box Inc. announced the appointment of Rachel Ruggeri, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation, to its Board of Directors as an independent director. The company also announced that Michael Murphy will retire from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Why it matters — A JACK watcher would care because the appointment of a senior executive from Starbucks brings notable leadership and financial experience to the company's board as it transitions its board membership.

Del Taco Turns Up The Heat With New FLAMIN' HOT® Flavored Queso Limited-Time-Offer Lineup

GlobeNewsWire · 17 Sept 2026neutral

Del Taco, which is owned by Jack in the Box, announced a new limited-time lineup featuring Flamin' Hot® flavored Queso applied to several of its most popular menu items. The offering is slated to launch as a limited-time offer according to a company announcement.

Why it matters — Del Taco is a subsidiary of Jack in the Box, so news about its new limited-time menu items is relevant to those following JACK's restaurant brands.

Jack in the Box Brings The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror to the Drive-Thru with a Monstrous Menu for a Limited Time

Business Wire · 10 Sept 2026positive

Jack in the Box announced a limited-time collaboration with The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror, featuring Krusty-inspired burgers, Forbidden D'oh!nut Holes, a new Spooky Simpsons Sauce, six glow-in-the-dark cups, and custom packaging. The promotion aims to drive traffic to its drive-thru locations.

Why it matters — The high-profile branded promotion with a well-known franchise could help draw customer interest and boost sales during the limited-time offering.

Del Taco Activates Project Del Sunrise Roadmap With All-New Catering Platform

GlobeNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026positive

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 Celebrates Best Fast Food Restaurant Accolade with Free Tacos for a Year Promotion for 7,000 New Mexico Fans

GlobeNewsWire · 24 Aug 2026positive

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about JACK stock

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

The 16 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 16 analysts covering Jack in the Box, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Jack in the Box, Inc. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank JACK?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Jack in the Box, Inc. ranks 42 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 16 analysts implies +60.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Jack in the Box, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 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 -36.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 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 develops, operates, and franchises quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts in the United States.

What is the latest news on JACK?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 21 Sept 2026): "Jack in the Box Inc. Appoints Former Starbucks CFO Rachel Ruggeri to Board of Directors". Jack in the Box Inc. announced the appointment of Rachel Ruggeri, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation, to its Board of Directors as an independent director. The company also announced that Michael Murphy will retire from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Company

About Jack in the Box, Inc.

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