Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Stock Forecast
JACK analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.44 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $19.83 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +62.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 18, 2026 EPS estimate $0.45
- 52-week range
- $9.40 – $23.52
JACK analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
JACK price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
JACK earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.07 | $0.85 | $1.47 | $1.00 | +6.6% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.16 | $2.96 | $3.44 | $4.44 | −28.8% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.16 | $2.24 | $3.69 | $3.16 | −0.1% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
JACK revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $352.2M | $347.2M | $360.4M | +0.8% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.12B | $1.09B | $1.12B | −23.8% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.13B | $1.10B | $1.16B | +0.9% | 16 |
JACK EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
JACK revenue: reported and forecast
JACK EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.21 | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.07 | −11.9% | 2 up · 10 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.39 | $3.11 | $3.11 | $3.16 | $3.16 | −6.8% | 1 up · 13 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.66 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.18 | $3.16 | −13.6% | 1 up · 13 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
JACK earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; JACK beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from JACK
16 analysts cover Jack in the Box; their consensus rating is hold (3.44 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $19.83, 62.7% above the latest close of $12.19. Analysts expect earnings of $3.16 per share for FY2026, −28.8% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $3.16 per share on revenue of $1.1 billion. Jack in the Box beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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JACK forecast FAQ
What is Jack in the Box's price target?
The average analyst price target for Jack in the Box is $19.83, 62.7% above the latest close of $12.19.
Is Jack in the Box a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Jack in the Box, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 12 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Jack in the Box's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.16 per share for FY2026 (range $2.96 to $3.44); for FY2027 the estimate is $3.16.
What is Jack in the Box's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $1.1 billion, growth of −23.8%; for FY2027 it is $1.1 billion.
When does Jack in the Box report earnings?
Jack in the Box is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 18, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.45.
Does Jack in the Box usually beat earnings estimates?
Jack in the Box reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.