Jack in the Box is trading at $19.90 (+6.02%) after third-quarter operating EPS beat expectations at $0.96.
- Revenue of $257.7 million missed estimates; same-store sales declined 1.1%.
- Restaurant-level margins narrowed to 17.6% from 17.9%, highlighting ongoing operating pressure.
- The company scheduled its Q3 release after the August 12 close, making earnings the clearest catalyst for the after-hours move.