| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 254.26 | 27.3% | 24.5% |
| Total Income | 254.26 | 27.3% | 24.5% |
| Expenditure | 218.80 | 27.8% | 55.7% |
| PBT | 17.33 | 18.5% | 109.8% |
| Net Profit | 10.25 | 516.7% | 107.2% |
| OPM | 13.95% | 0.61pp | 60.60pp |
| NPM | 4.03% | 4.73pp | 46.27pp |
| EPS | 0.53 | 507.7% | 107.1% |
Jack in the Box Reports Q3 2026 Results with Same-Store Sales Decline
13 Aug 2026 · 13 Aug, 1:45 am
Summary
Jack in the Box Inc. announced its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, reporting a 1.1% decrease in same-store sales driven by a decline in transactions. Total revenues fell 1.8% to $257.7 million. Net earnings from continuing operations were $21.0 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $1.08. Despite the sales decline, Adjusted EBITDA saw an increase to $61.2 million from $57.1 million in the prior year quarter. Management is focused on improving restaurant performance and executing priorities to create long-term value.
Key Highlights
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Jack in the Box reported a same-store sales decline of 1.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
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Total revenues decreased by 1.8% to $257.7 million in the third quarter compared to the prior year.
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Net earnings from continuing operations were $21.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, down from $22.8 million in the prior year quarter.
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Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $1.08 in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to $1.19 in the prior year quarter.
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Restaurant-Level Margin was $17.0 million, or 17.6%, compared to $16.9 million, or 17.9%, a year ago.
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Franchise-Level Margin decreased to $60.3 million, or 37.4%, from $66.2 million, or 39.3%, a year ago.
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Adjusted EBITDA increased to $61.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $57.1 million for the prior year quarter.
Management Comments
Mark King
During my first months as interim CEO, I've spent significant time listening to our franchisees, meeting with our teams, and gaining a deeper understanding of the Jack in the Box business. With our refinancing now complete, we're fully focused on improving restaurant performance and executing against the priorities that will create the greatest long-term value. While we have more work ahead, I'm increasingly confident that our path forward is becoming clearer to strengthen franchisee profitability, improve execution, and build a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.
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