Jack in the Box (JACK) Tops Q2 EPS by 1c, Misses on Revenue; Offers Guidance

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) reported Q2 EPS of $0.76, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.75. Revenue for the quarter came in at $254.3 million versus the consensus estimate of $257.63 million.

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

• Low Single Digit Same-Store Sales Decline vs. Fiscal Year 2025
• Company-Owned Restaurant Level Margin of approximately 17%

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

• Franchise Level Margin of $265 to $275 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 $115 to $125 million
• G&A, excluding selling and advertising and COLI, is expected to be approximately 2.3% of systemwide sales.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $225 to $235 million

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