Jack In The Box Financials
Jack In The Box (JACK) reported $1.5B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, down 6.7% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Cash generation is outliving reported earnings, but persistent leverage and thin liquidity keep the business dependent on steady operating inflows.
From FY2024 to FY2025, reported profitability and cash generation diverged: operating margin moved from5.3% to-1.2% . Yet operating cash flow rose from$68.8M to$162.4M , so the return to positive free cash flow appears to come more from non-cash items or working-capital support than from a cleaner underlying operation.
The bigger pattern is a two-year step-down in earnings power, with operating margin falling from mid-teens levels to
Near-term flexibility is still tight: the current ratio stayed around 0.5x and cash ended FY2025 at just
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Jack In The Box's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Jack In The Box has an operating margin of -1.2%, meaning the company loses $1 on every $100 of revenue. This results in a profitability score of 49/100. This is down from 5.3% the prior year.
Jack In The Box's revenue declined 6.7% year-over-year, from $1.6B to $1.5B. This contraction results in a growth score of 14/100.
Jack In The Box's current ratio of 0.51 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 5/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Jack In The Box has a free cash flow margin of 5.1%, earning a moderate score of 43/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Jack In The Box scores 1.45, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Jack In The Box passes 3 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
Jack In The Box reported a net loss of $80.7M while generating $162.4M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Jack In The Box reported an operating loss of $18.1M against $78.9M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Jack In The Box generated $1.5B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 6.7% from the prior year.
Jack In The Box's EBITDA was $40.2M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 71.7% from the prior year.
Jack In The Box reported -$80.7M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 120.0% from the prior year.
Jack In The Box earned -$4.24 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 126.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Jack In The Box generated $74.1M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 431.5% from the prior year.
Jack In The Box held $45.8M in cash against $1.7B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Jack In The Box paid $0.88 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 50.0% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Jack In The Box's operating margin was -1.2% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 6.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Jack In The Box's net profit margin was -5.5% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 3.2 percentage points from the prior year.
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Capital Allocation
Jack In The Box spent $5.0M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 92.9% from the prior year.
Jack In The Box invested $88.2M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 3.2% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
JACK Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $257.7M+1.3% | $254.3M-27.3% | $349.5M+33.2% | $262.4M-1.3% | $265.7M-28.4% | $371.1M+0.5% | $369.2M+1.0% | $365.3M |
| SG&A Expenses | $17.0M-35.5% | $26.4M-28.6% | $37.0M+79.9% | $20.6M-27.1% | $28.2M-31.4% | $41.2M+39.1% | $29.6M-21.2% | $37.5M |
| Operating Income | $52.8M+48.9% | $35.5M-24.0% | $46.6M-3.6% | $48.4M+0.2% | $48.3M-31.5% | $70.5M+168.9% | -$102.2M-288.7% | $54.2M |
| Interest Expense | -$18.2M-7.7% | -$16.9M+28.8% | -$23.7M-30.6% | -$18.1M+1.2% | -$18.4M+24.7% | -$24.4M-32.5% | -$18.4M+1.1% | -$18.6M |
| Income Tax | $12.3M+157.0% | $4.8M-30.4% | $6.9M+13.8% | $6.0M-23.4% | $7.9M-40.7% | $13.3M+15942.2% | $83K-99.1% | $9.0M |
| Net Income | $20.1M+96.4% | $10.2M+516.8% | -$2.5M-111.2% | $22.0M+115.5% | -$142.2M-522.2% | $33.7M+127.5% | -$122.3M-589.6% | $25.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.03+94.3% | $0.53+507.7% | -$0.13-111.3% | $1.15+115.4% | -$7.47-526.9% | $1.75+128.0% | -$6.26-596.8% | $1.26 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses.
JACK Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1.9B-5.2% | $2.0B-0.8% | $2.0B-22.1% | $2.6B+0.6% | $2.6B-7.0% | $2.8B+1.0% | $2.7B-5.3% | $2.9B |
| Current Assets | $213.8M-5.6% | $226.6M-2.4% | $232.2M+15.9% | $200.4M+0.2% | $199.9M-6.6% | $214.0M+13.1% | $189.3M-2.6% | $194.3M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $46.3M+7.6% | $43.0M-40.2% | $72.0M+5.7% | $68.1M+49.4% | $45.6M-56.4% | $104.6M+106.1% | $50.8M+3.6% | $49.0M |
| Inventory | $2.3M-1.1% | $2.4M-14.5% | $2.8M-25.9% | $3.7M-1.4% | $3.8M-1.6% | $3.9M-7.3% | $4.2M+2.3% | $4.1M |
| Goodwill | $136.0M0.0% | $136.0M0.0% | $136.0M0.0% | $136.0M0.0% | $136.0M-15.7% | $161.3M-0.2% | $161.6M-51.0% | $329.6M |
| Total Liabilities | $2.8B-4.3% | $2.9B-1.0% | $3.0B-16.6% | $3.5B-0.2% | $3.6B-1.3% | $3.6B+0.3% | $3.6B-0.3% | $3.6B |
| Current Liabilities | $369.2M+5.9% | $348.7M-0.9% | $352.0M-18.7% | $432.9M+2.0% | $424.6M-0.5% | $426.7M-2.7% | $438.5M-0.3% | $439.7M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.4B-8.3% | $1.6B-0.4% | $1.6B-6.9% | $1.7B-0.4% | $1.7B-0.4% | $1.7B-0.7% | $1.7B-0.4% | $1.7B |
| Total Equity | -$901.3M+2.3% | -$922.1M+1.5% | -$936.0M+1.6% | -$951.6M+2.5% | -$976.2M-18.0% | -$827.1M+2.2% | -$845.8M-20.4% | -$702.6M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.8B+1.1% | $1.8B+0.6% | $1.8B+0.2% | $1.8B+1.3% | $1.7B-8.0% | $1.9B+2.1% | $1.9B-6.6% | $2.0B |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
JACK Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $39.5M+393.2% | -$13.5M-144.1% | $30.5M-46.5% | $57.1M+228.0% | -$44.6M-142.2% | $105.7M+133.3% | $45.3M+171.9% | $16.7M |
| Capital Expenditures | $9.6M-15.4% | $11.3M-51.3% | $23.2M+13.8% | $20.4M+10.0% | $18.6M-12.9% | $21.3M+17.6% | $18.1M+76.5% | $10.3M |
| Free Cash Flow | $29.9M+220.7% | -$24.8M-438.1% | $7.3M-80.0% | $36.7M+158.1% | -$63.2M-174.9% | $84.4M+210.4% | $27.2M+324.8% | $6.4M |
| Investing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$29.7M-365.3% | -$6.4M+75.5% | -$26.1M-109.8% | -$12.4M+35.5% | -$19.3M |
| Financing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$7.5M+52.8% | -$15.9M+45.4% | -$29.1M+6.3% | -$31.1M-0.4% | -$30.9M |
| Dividends Paid | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $8.3M0.0% | $8.3M-1.9% | $8.5M-0.6% | $8.5M |
| Share Buybacks | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $5.0M-66.7% | $15.0M0.0% | $15.0M |
JACK Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 20.5%+6.5pp | 14.0%+0.6pp | 13.3%-5.1pp | 18.4%+0.3pp | 18.2%-0.8pp | 19.0%+46.7pp | -27.7%-42.5pp | 14.8% |
| Net Margin | 7.8%+3.8pp | 4.0%+4.7pp | -0.7%-9.1pp | 8.4%+61.9pp | -53.5%-62.6pp | 9.1%+42.2pp | -33.1%-40.0pp | 6.8% |
| Return on Assets | 1.1%+0.5pp | 0.5%+0.6pp | -0.1%-1.0pp | 0.9%+6.4pp | -5.5%-6.7pp | 1.2%+5.7pp | -4.5%-5.3pp | 0.9% |
| Current Ratio | 0.58-0.1x | 0.650.0x | 0.66+0.2x | 0.460.0x | 0.470.0x | 0.50+0.1x | 0.430.0x | 0.44 |
| FCF Margin | 11.6%+21.3pp | -9.7%-11.8pp | 2.1%-11.9pp | 14.0%+37.8pp | -23.8%-46.5pp | 22.7%+15.4pp | 7.4%+5.6pp | 1.8% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, Return on Equity, Debt-to-Equity.
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$938.3M), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.51), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack In The Box's annual revenue?
Jack In The Box (JACK) reported $1.5B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -6.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Jack In The Box's revenue growing?
Jack In The Box (JACK) revenue declined by 6.7% year-over-year, from $1.6B to $1.5B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Jack In The Box profitable?
No, Jack In The Box (JACK) reported a net income of -$80.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -5.5%.
What is Jack In The Box's EBITDA?
Jack In The Box (JACK) had EBITDA of $40.2M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Jack In The Box have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Jack In The Box (JACK) had $45.8M in cash and equivalents against $1.7B in long-term debt.
What is Jack In The Box's operating margin?
Jack In The Box (JACK) had an operating margin of -1.2% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Jack In The Box's net profit margin?
Jack In The Box (JACK) had a net profit margin of -5.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Jack In The Box pay dividends?
Yes, Jack In The Box (JACK) paid $0.88 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Jack In The Box's free cash flow?
Jack In The Box (JACK) generated $74.1M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 431.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Jack In The Box's operating cash flow?
Jack In The Box (JACK) generated $162.4M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Jack In The Box's total assets?
Jack In The Box (JACK) had $2.6B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Jack In The Box's capital expenditures?
Jack In The Box (JACK) invested $88.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Jack In The Box's current ratio?
Jack In The Box (JACK) had a current ratio of 0.51 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Jack In The Box's return on assets (ROA)?
Jack In The Box (JACK) had a return on assets of -3.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Why is Jack In The Box's debt-to-equity ratio negative or not reported?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has negative shareholder equity of -$938.3M as of fiscal year 2025, so no debt-to-equity ratio is reported: dividing debt by equity that is not positive produces a number that cannot be read as leverage. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is Jack In The Box's Altman Z-Score?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.45, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Jack In The Box's Piotroski F-Score?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Jack In The Box's earnings high quality?
Jack In The Box (JACK) reported a net loss of $80.7M while generating $162.4M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Jack In The Box cover its interest payments?
Jack In The Box (JACK) reported an operating loss of $18.1M against $78.9M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Jack In The Box?
Jack In The Box (JACK) scores 26 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.