Jack in the Box (JACK) Tops Q3 EPS by 6c; offers outlook

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) reported Q3 EPS of $0.96, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $0.90. Revenue for the quarter came in at $257.66 million versus the consensus estimate of $264.7 million.

Guidance Updates

The Company updated its guidance. The below reflects updated expectations for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026.

Jack in the Box Restaurant Count of approximately 2,100

This includes approximately 25 new restaurant openings and approximately 50 to 60 closures, most of which will be franchise restaurants.

Company-Owned Restaurant Level Margin of approximately 16.5%

This includes mid-single-digit commodity inflation and low-single-digit wage inflation.

Franchise Level Margin of approximately $265 million

As the Company continues to execute its “JACK on Track” plan, which includes a block closure program and selling real estate, both of which influence Franchise Level Margin, visibility into timing is limited.

SG&A of $112 to $115 million

G&A, excluding selling and advertising and COLI, is expected to be approximately 2.3% of systemwide sales.

Adjusted EBITDA of $225 to $230 million

The below guidance remains unchanged for the company\'s expectations for fiscal year ending September 27, 2026.

Low Single Digit Same-Store Sales Decline vs. Fiscal Year 2025
Depreciation and Amortization of $45 to $50 million
Capital Expenditures of $45 to $55 million, prioritizing sales-driving investments in technology
As previously mentioned, the Company has discontinued its dividend and share repurchase program.

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