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Jack in the Box Outlines Turnaround Plan as Store Closures Seen Rising, RBC Says

Jack in the Box (JACK) posted mixed fiscal Q3 results as the fast-food chain evaluates more store closings than initially expected while management laid out a more detailed turnaround plan, RBC Capital Markets said Thursday in a report.Management's most notable strategic emphasis "was the focus on in store execution and improving the consumerexperience," the report said.Store closures may exceed 150 to 200 originally planned, and continued underperformance in Chicago in Q3 weighed on consolidated restaurant-level margins, RBC said.The pace of franchisee refreshes accelerated with modest investment, while same-store sales trailed expectations, the report said.RBC raised its price target on Jack in the Box stock to $22 from $16 and reiterated its outperform rating.Price: $19.72, Change: $+0.95, Percent Change: +5.06%

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Jack in the Box Fiscal Q3 Faces Weak Backdrop on Commodity, Debt Headwinds, RBC Says

Jack in the Box (JACK) faces an "unfavorable backdrop" heading into its fiscal Q3 results as commodity inflation and debt refinancing are expected to pressure results, RBC Capital Markets said in a Friday note.According to the note, easier comparisons, limited-time offers, the World Cup and value initiatives could support same-store sales, but a sluggish consumer backdrop and volatile energy prices are expected to partially offset those factors.RBC analysts also expect margins to remain under pressure, particularly from beef inflation, while the benefit from dairy deflation has moderated since the start of 2026.RBC said debt refinancing is a material headwind to earnings per share and does not appear to be reflected in Street estimates.RBC models fiscal Q3 EPS of $0.76 and fiscal 2026 EPS of $3.25.The company will report its fiscal Q3 results on Wednesday.RBC maintained its outperform rating on Jack in the Box with a $16 price target.Price: $17.74, Change: $+0.16, Percent Change: +0.91%

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Jack in the Box Completes $500 Million Financing Facility

Jack in the Box (JACK) said late Tuesday that one of its indirect, limited-purpose subsidiaries has completed the sale of $500 million of its series 2026-1 7.624% fixed rate senior secured notes, class A-2.The net proceeds are expected to be used to repay its series 2019-1 4.476% fixed rate senior secured notes, class A-2-II, and to repay part of the series 2022-1 3.445% fixed rate senior secured notes, class A-2-I, the company said.

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Guggenheim Downgrades Jack in the Box to Neutral From Buy

Jack in the Box (JACK) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $15.97, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

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Jack in the Box Heads Into Q2 With Mounting Consumer Pressure, RBC Says

Jack in the Box (JACK) is heading into fiscal Q2 results under growing pressure as heavier exposure to lower-income consumers and broader macro headwinds are expected to weigh on sales and may prompt management to lower its full-year guidance, RBC Capital Markets said Thursday in a report.RBC expects same-store sales to decline 2.4% in Q2 and is watching how value promotions, menu changes, and store refreshes are translating into traffic.Also under scrutiny is the company's Jack on Track plan, a multiyear effort focused on closing underperforming stores, improving sales transfer to nearby locations, and reducing debt, the report said.Franchisees closed 12 restaurants in Q1, with management previously noting that 30% of sales shifted to nearby units, though the pace of closures has been slower than expected as franchisees evaluate leases, the report said.Q2 earnings are due May 13.RBC lowered its price target on Jack in the Box stock to $17 from $25 and maintained its outperform rating.Price: $12.39, Change: $-0.22, Percent Change: -1.71%

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BofA Adjusts Price Target on Jack in the Box to $23 From $26

Jack in the Box (JACK) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $19.67, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $12.54, Change: $-0.18, Percent Change: -1.38%

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