Jack in the Box is trading 6.31% up in pre-market at $19.95 after its August 12, 2026 earnings release showed operating EPS of $0.96 versus the $0.90 consensus.
- Revenue was $257.66 million, missing the $264.7 million estimate.
- Investors appear focused on the earnings beat, debt stability, and updated fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $225 million–$230 million.
- Same-store sales declined 1.1%, while restaurant-level margins contracted to 17.6%.