Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) reported mixed second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same. Both metrics decreased on a year-over-year basis.Following the results, the company’s shares declined 2% in the after-hour trading session yesterday.JACK’s Earnings & Revenue DetailsIn the fiscal second quarter, adjusted operating earnings per share (EPS) were $1.20, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13. However, the metric fell 17.8% fr ...

The retail sector is in focus with big retailers like Walmart (WMT) , Home Depot (HD) , Lowe’s (LOW) and Target (TGT), as well as store channels like Nordstrom (JWN) and Kohl’s (KSS), due to report earnings. So far, 20 out of 33 retailers on the S&P 500 Index have already reported. Earnings of these companies are up 20.2% from the same period last year on 6.9% higher revenues, with 55% beating EPS estimates and 45% beating revenue estimates. Overall, the retail sector is expected to report earnings growth o ...

Jack in the Box (JACK) is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 14, after the closing bell. In the previous quarter, the company's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.3%. How are Q2 Estimates Placed for JACK? The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal second-quarter earnings is pegged at $1.13 per share, indicating a decline of 22.6% from $1.46 reported in the year-ago quarter. For revenues, the consensus mark is pegged at $341.2 million. The metric implies a 6.6% decl ...

NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jack in the Box Inc. ("Jack in the Box" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: JACK). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.The investigation concerns whether Jack in the Box and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action]On April ...

The company's other units produce much more revenue and operating income than the movie studio arm.It's been a rough past few months for Walt Disney's (DIS 1.83%) film business. For instance, while February's release of Captain America: Brave New World produced a respectable $414 million in ticket sales, that's far from the billion-dollar box office that many Marvel movies have generated. Some fear that result was an indication of action-movie fatigue, which could prove devastating to a studio that also own ...

measures would help reduce the company's debt, improve long-term financial performance across its restaurant system and strengthen the balance sheet. Christopher Sadowski The San Diego, California-based firm has engaged Bank of America Securities to assist in the process of exploring strategic alternatives for the Del Taco brand, including a possible divestiture. The hamburger chain bought Del Taco in 2022 in a $575 million deal, looking to capitalize on the Mexican food chain's drive-thru foothold. Jack in ...

International Paper (IP) has announced an agreement to sell five corrugated box plants in Europe to Germany-based PALM Group. The transaction, subject to approval from the European Commission, is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2025. Once completed, the sale will fulfill all of IP’s commitments to the European Commission related to its acquisition of DS Smith Plc.The assets included in the sale include three plants in Normandy, France, one box plant in Ovar, Portugal, and another box p ...

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) has been at the center of investor conversations for years, often driven by its meme-stock status. However, behind the volatility and headlines, the company continues to push forward strategically, leaning on operational strengths and innovation to re-engage moviegoers. The most recent data from early April 2025 suggests that AMC might be staging a meaningful comeback, powered by premium formats and box office momentum.Record-Breaking Weekend Signals Reinvigorated Dema ...

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