Jack In The Box (JACK) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Jack In The Box reported a revenue of $349.52 million for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 25.6% and an EPS of $1.00 compared to $1.92 a year ago, with a revenue surprise of +1.64% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate [1] Financial Performance - The reported revenue of $349.52 million exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $343.87 million by +1.64% [1] - The EPS of $1.00 was below the consensus estimate of $1.10, resulting in an EPS surprise of -8.81% [1] Key Metrics - Jack In The Box shares returned +3.2% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite experienced a -1.3% change [3] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3] Restaurant Counts and Sales - Total restaurant counts at the end of the period were 2,128, surpassing the four-analyst average estimate of 2,106 [4] - Franchised restaurant counts were 1,979, compared to the average estimate of 1,956 [4] - Company restaurant counts were 149, slightly below the average estimate of 150 [4] - Same-store sales for the system declined by -6.7%, worse than the average estimate of -5.2% [4] - Company same-store sales decreased by -4.7%, also better than the average estimate of -5.1% [4] Revenue Breakdown - Franchise rental revenues were reported at $97.39 million, below the average estimate of $98.63 million, marking a -16.4% year-over-year change [4] - Franchise contributions for advertising and other services were $61.35 million, compared to the estimated $64.78 million, representing a -20.8% change year-over-year [4] - Total franchise revenues (rental + royalties + contributions) were $217.61 million, below the average estimate of $224.75 million, reflecting an -18.9% year-over-year change [4] - Franchise royalties and other revenues were $58.88 million, compared to the estimated $61.34 million, indicating a -20.5% change year-over-year [4] - Company restaurant sales were $131.91 million, below the average estimate of $144.15 million, with a year-over-year decline of -34.5% [4]