Quarterly ResultAug 12, 2026, 04:15 PM
Jack in the Box Q3 Same-Store Sales Down 1.1%; EPS $1.08
AI Summary
Jack in the Box Inc. reported its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, with diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.08 and a same-store sales decline of 1.1%. Total revenues decreased 1.8% to $257.7 million, while Adjusted EBITDA increased to $61.2 million. Interim CEO Mark King emphasized improving restaurant performance and strengthening franchisee profitability. The company also completed significant debt refinancing and updated its fiscal year 2026 guidance, which includes a low single-digit same-store sales decline and the discontinuation of its dividend and share repurchase program.
Key Highlights
- Jack in the Box Q3 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.08, down from $1.19 year-over-year.
- Same-store sales for Jack in the Box declined 1.1% in the third quarter.
- Total revenues decreased 1.8% to $257.7 million compared to the prior year quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $61.2 million in Q3 2026 from $57.1 million year-over-year.
- The company prepaid $110.0 million of debt and completed $500 million in new financing.
- FY2026 guidance includes Adjusted EBITDA of $225 million to $230 million.
- The company has discontinued its dividend and share repurchase program.
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