Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) is a prominent player in the U.S. quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, known for its diverse menu and 24/7 operating hours. The company was founded by Robert O. Peterson in 1951 in San Diego, California, where it still maintains its corporate headquarters. With a ...Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) is a prominent player in the U.S. quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, known for its diverse menu and 24/7 operating hours. The company was founded by Robert O. Peterson in 1951 in San Diego, California, where it still maintains its corporate headquarters. With a network of approximately 2,200 Jack in the Box restaurants across 21 states and Guam, plus over 570 Del Taco locations, the company has a significant footprint in the QSR sector. The company operates on a mix of company-owned and franchised models, with a majority of its restaurants being franchised, which provides a steady stream of royalty and rental income. This franchise-heavy model reduces operational risk and capital expenditure requirements, allowing for more efficient growth. Financially, Jack in the Box has shown resilience in a competitive market, with a market capitalization of around $340.68 million and an enterprise value of $2.88 billion. The company's financial leverage is notable, with a debt-to-equity ratio of -2.831, indicating a high level of debt relative to equity, which is common in the restaurant industry due to real estate investments. The cost structure is influenced by food, labor, and occupancy costs, with a gross profit margin of 27.8%. Free cash flow has been positive but relatively low due to significant capital expenditures for maintenance and new store openings. The company's leadership is headed by CEO Mark King, who has extensive experience in the restaurant industry, including previous roles at Taco Bell and Yum! Brands. The company continues to innovate with menu items like the 'Secret Menu' and new product launches, aiming to attract a younger, 'brand-agnostic' customer base. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability and community involvement. Despite economic challenges, Jack in the Box plans to continue expanding its franchise network and refurbishing existing locations, while maintaining a strong brand presence. With a loyal customer following and strategic growth initiatives, Jack in the Box strives to remain a top choice for fast-food enthusiasts.
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InteranualYoY significa Year-over-Year (interanual). Compara el último valor anual con el valor anual anterior para mostrar la fortaleza de la tendencia a largo plazo.
TrimestralQoQ significa Quarter-over-Quarter (intertrimestral). Compara el último trimestre con el trimestre inmediatamente anterior para mostrar cambios de impulso a corto plazo.
IngresosEl dinero total que entró por la puerta principal al vender cosas, antes de pagar una sola factura. Piensa en esto como el gran total de cada compra con tarjeta de los clientes. (YoY compara el rendimiento de este año con el del año pasado, mientras que QoQ compara los tres meses actuales con los tres anteriores).
$1.5B
-6.7%
+1.3%
Beneficio netoEl resultado final absoluto. Si la empresa pagara a cada proveedor, empleado, banquero y recaudador de impuestos, este es el dinero real que queda en su bolsillo al final del día.
$-80.7M
-120.0%
+96.4%
Margen brutoEl margen básico. Si venden unas zapatillas de 100 dólares, este porcentaje indica cuánto de ese precio es ganancia justo después de pagar el caucho y los cordones, pero antes de pagar el alquiler de la tienda o los anuncios de televisión.
+28.7%
-2.7%
+17.4%
Margen operativoLa puntuación de eficiencia del 'trabajo diario'. De cada dólar que gasta un cliente, esto muestra cuántos centavos mantiene la empresa después de fabricar el producto Y pagar todos los gastos generales corporativos (como salarios, marketing y mantener las luces encendidas).
-1.2%
-123.5%
+35.0%
Margen netoEl porcentaje final que se lleva a casa. Cuando se eliminan todos los costos concebibles, impuestos y pagos de intereses, este es el número exacto de centavos que la empresa realmente se queda de cada dólar en ventas.
-5.5%
-135.9%
+93.8%
Flujo de caja libreEl santo grial del efectivo corporativo. Es el dinero físico gastable que queda después de que el negocio paga sus operaciones diarias Y compra las actualizaciones grandes y costosas (como nuevas fábricas o servidores) que necesita para sobrevivir. Este es el dinero 'libre' que pueden usar para pagar dividendos o recomprar acciones.
$74.1M
+258.9%
+203.7%
Margen FCFLa tasa definitiva de conversión de efectivo. Muestra qué tan buena es la empresa para convertir ventas regulares directamente en efectivo frío, duro y gastable. Un porcentaje alto significa que el negocio es una auténtica máquina de imprimir dinero.
+5.1%
+270.4%
+202.3%
Deuda/PatrimonioEl indicador de riesgo financiero. Compara cuánto del imperio de la empresa se construyó con dinero prestado (préstamos) frente al dinero propio de los propietarios (accionistas). Un número alto significa que están muy apalancados y juegan un juego más arriesgado; un número bajo significa que juegan a lo seguro.
-332.8%
+11.0%
+2.7%
Ratio corrienteLa verificación de supervivencia de 12 meses. Simplemente compara el efectivo que tienen ahora mismo (más cosas que pueden convertirse rápidamente en efectivo) con las facturas inmediatas que absolutamente deben pagar este año. Una puntuación superior a 1 significa que tienen suficiente en la billetera para cubrir las próximas facturas sin entrar en pánico.
0.51x
+22.6%
-10.9%
Activos totalesEl tamaño absoluto del imperio de la empresa. Agrupa absolutamente todo lo valioso que poseen, desde el efectivo en la caja registradora y el inventario en el almacén, hasta las patentes de software en la bóveda y las fábricas en el suelo.
Operator: Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Jack in the Box Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the call over to Rachel Webb, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Rachel, please go ahead.
Rachel Webb: Thanks, operator, and good afternoon, everyone. We appreciate you joining today's conference call, highlighting results from our third quarter fiscal 2026. With me today are Interim Chief Executive Officer Mark King; and Chief Financial Officer Dawn Hooper. Following their prepared remarks, we will be happy to take questions from our covering sell-side analysts. Note that during both our discussion and Q&A, we may refer to non-GAAP items. Please refer to the non-GAAP reconciliation provided in the earnings release, which is available on our Investor Relations website at jackinthebox.com. We will also be making forward-looking statements based on current information and judgments that reflect management's outlook for the future. However, actual results may differ materially from these expectations because of business risks. We, therefore, consider the safe harbor statement in the earnings release and the cautionary statement in our most recent Form 10-K to be part of our discussion. Material risk factors, as well as information relating to company operations, are detailed in our most recent Form 10-K, 10-Q and other public documents filed with the SEC and are available on our Investor Relations website. And with that, I would like to turn the call over to our Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mark King.
Mark King: Thanks, Rachel, and good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. When I stepped into the interim CEO role just a few months ago, I said my first priority would be listening and learning. After spending meaningful time inside the business, I have greater clarity around where we need to focus to drive sustainable long-term growth. But we have a lot of work to do. I've met with almost all of our franchisees. We hosted a strategy summit with a few of our largest franchisees, and I attended the conference of our largest franchise organization just a few weeks ago, representing the majority of the system. I spent time meeting almost every employee throughout the corporate office. Most importantly, I've spent time in our restaurants, including working multiple shifts alongside of our teams. This gave me a first-hand view of both the operational challenges our teams face and the opportunity we have to improve execution. My restaurant shifts included one memorable attempt at cooking our tacos that I'm fairly certain won't end up earning me another invitation. Those experiences reinforce something important. While the business model can at times appear complex, at the end of the day, we exist to serve hot, flavorful food to our guests. That's it. When we stay focused on why we exist, our priorities become much clearer. Being in our restaurants and hearing directly from …