Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for JACK IN THE BOX.
Executive leadership at JACK IN THE BOX.
Board of directors at JACK IN THE BOX.
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Alan Smolinisky
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Director
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David Goebel
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Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
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Enrique Ramirez
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Director
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Guillermo Diaz, Jr.
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Director
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James Myers
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Director
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Madeleine Kleiner
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Director
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Mark King
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Director
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Michael Murphy
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Director
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Vivien Yeung
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for JACK.
Jack in the Box Completes Del Taco Divestment
JACK
M&A
Demand Weakening
- Jack in the Box completed the sale of Del Taco to Yadav Enterprises for approximately $119 million on December 22, 2025.
- The transaction, which transfers roughly 550 Del Taco restaurants, included $109 million in cash and a $10 million promissory note.
- This divestiture is a key step in Jack in the Box's "Jack on Track" plan to simplify its business model, reduce debt, and accelerate a shift toward a more asset-light, franchise-focused structure.
- Notably, Jack in the Box had acquired Del Taco in 2022 for $585 million, making this recent sale a significant reversal.
- Analysts offered mixed perspectives on Jack in the Box following the deal, with some raising price targets and others highlighting financial challenges such as declining revenue and a weak balance sheet.
Dec 22, 2025, 11:34 PM
Jack in the Box Completes Sale of Del Taco Holdings
JACK
M&A
- Jack in the Box Inc. completed the sale of Del Taco Holdings Inc. to Yadav Enterprises Inc. on December 22, 2025.
- The transaction was valued at approximately $119 million.
- At closing, Jack in the Box Inc. received $109 million in cash, with the remaining $10 million in the form of a 21-day promissory note accruing 8% annual interest.
- This sale is a key step in the company's "Jack on Track" plan to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate its shift toward a simpler, asset-light business model.
Dec 22, 2025, 10:38 PM
Jack in the Box Completes Sale of Del Taco
JACK
M&A
Debt Issuance
- Jack in the Box Inc. has completed the sale of Del Taco Holdings Inc. to Yadav Enterprises Inc.
- The transaction was valued at approximately $119 million, with $109 million received in cash and the remaining $10 million as a 21-day promissory note.
- This sale is a key step in the company's "Jack on Track" plan, aiming to strengthen the balance sheet, reduce debt, and transition to a simpler, asset-light business model.
Dec 22, 2025, 10:33 PM
Jack in the Box Reports Q4 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook
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Guidance Update
M&A
Demand Weakening
- Jack in the Box's CEO, Lance Tucker, acknowledged unsatisfactory operating performance in fiscal 2025 and declared 2026 will be a rebuilding year.
- The company anticipates completing the Del Taco divestiture in Q1 2026 and expects to end fiscal 2026 with 2,050-2,100 restaurants after 60-100 closures of underperforming locations.
- For fiscal year 2026, Jack in the Box forecasts same-store sales between -1% and +1%, company restaurant level margin of 17%-18%, and franchise level margin of $275 million-$290 million.
- In Q4 2025, sales trends improved by approximately 300 basis points due to a barbell promotional strategy, and the company reported $1.7 billion in total debt at year-end.
- The company aims to make significant progress in paying down debt in 2026, with $50 million to $70 million in real estate sales factored into its guidance to support this goal.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
Jack in the Box outlines Q4 2025 results and 2026 outlook, including Del Taco divestiture
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Guidance Update
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Jack in the Box announced the pending divestiture of Del Taco in October, a meaningful step to recenter attention on the Jack in the Box brand and execute the "Jack on Track" plan. The divestiture is expected to be completed in Q1 2026.
- The company was not satisfied with its 2025 operating performance. In Q4 2025, sales trends improved by approximately 300 basis points due to a barbell promotional strategy, though check remained pressured.
- For fiscal year 2026, the company expects same-store sales of -1% to +1% versus the prior year and Adjusted EBITDA of $225 million-$240 million. They also plan to pay down $263 million in debt.
- As part of the "Jack on Track" plan, the company expects to end fiscal 2026 with 2,050-2,100 restaurants, including 60-100 closures built into guidance, and plans to begin actively executing a reimage program later in the year.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
Jack in the Box Reports Q4 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
- Jack in the Box reported Q4 2025 consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $45.6 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.30, with full-year adjusted EBITDA at $270.9 million. Sales trends improved by approximately 300 basis points throughout Q4 2025, driven by a pivot to a barbell promotional strategy.
- The company announced the pending divestiture of Del Taco, expected to complete in Q1 2026, as a key step in its "Jack on Track" plan to refocus on the Jack in the Box brand. This plan also includes progress on a restaurant closure program and real estate transactions.
- For fiscal year 2026, Jack in the Box expects same-store sales to range from -1% to +1% and adjusted EBITDA to be between $225 million and $240 million. Management anticipates 2026 will be a rebuilding year, with the first quarter being soft and sequential improvement expected throughout the year, supported by 75th-anniversary promotions, innovation, and easier comparisons. The guidance includes 60-100 restaurant closures and $50 million-$70 million in real estate sales.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
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Earnings
Demand Weakening
Guidance Update
- Jack in the Box Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of $0.30 and net earnings of $5.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025.
- Total revenues for Q4 2025 decreased 6.6% to $326.2 million compared to the prior year quarter.
- Both brands experienced significant same-store sales declines in Q4 2025, with Jack in the Box decreasing 7.4% and Del Taco decreasing 3.9%.
- The company closed 47 Jack in the Box restaurants in Q4 2025, with 38 being part of the "JACK on Track" block restaurant closure program.
- For fiscal year 2026, the company anticipates Jack in the Box same-store sales to be between -1% and +1%, and has discontinued its dividend.
Nov 19, 2025, 9:09 PM
Jack in the Box to Sell Del Taco Unit
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M&A
Guidance Update
- Jack in the Box Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco Holdings unit to Yadav Enterprises Inc. for $115 million in cash.
- The transaction is expected to close by January 2026, with the proceeds intended to reduce debt, specifically the Series 2019-1 4.476% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes.
- This divestiture aligns with the company's "Jack on Track" plan to return to a simpler, asset-light business model focused on its core brand.
- Following the announcement, Jack in the Box shares (JACK) increased by 2.6% in premarket trading.
- The company plans to provide updated fiscal year 2026 guidance and "Jack on Track" plan details during its November 19 earnings announcement.
Oct 16, 2025, 12:13 PM
Jack in the Box Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Del Taco Holdings
JACK
M&A
Debt Issuance
- Jack in the Box Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Del Taco Holdings Inc., to Yadav Enterprises Inc. for $115 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments.
- The transaction is expected to close by January 2026.
- Jack in the Box plans to use the net cash proceeds, after taxes and transaction costs, to retire debt within its securitization structure, specifically to repay part of its existing Series 2019-1 4.476% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II.
- This divestiture is part of the company's "Jack on Track" plan, aiming to strengthen the balance sheet and return to a simpler, asset-light business model.
Oct 16, 2025, 11:04 AM
Jack in the Box Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan
JACK
Takeover Bid
- Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) unanimously adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan, effective July 2, 2025.
- The plan was adopted in response to Biglari Capital Corp. privately informing the Company it owns 9.9% of common stock and intends to increase its stake.
- The Rights Plan will generally become exercisable if a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 12.5% or more of the outstanding shares. If triggered, all holders of rights (other than the acquiring person, whose rights become void) will be entitled to acquire shares at a 50% discount to the then-current market price, or the Company may exchange each right for one share of common stock.
- The Rights will expire on the earliest of the Exchange Time, the close of business on July 1, 2026 (or July 1, 2028 if ratified by stockholders), redemption by the Board, or a non-Flip-over merger.
Jul 2, 2025, 12:00 AM
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