Jack in the Box reported second quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $257.7 million, missing analyst estimates of $264.3 million and down 1.8% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $0.96 beat consensus by 8.6%. Adjusted EBITDA was $61.2 million, above the $54.79 million estimate, and full-year EBITDA guidance midpoint of $227.5 million exceeded the $224.9 million consensus. The company ended the quarter with 2,115 locations, down from 2,753 a year earlier, and same-store sales fell 1.1%. Management attributed softness to a polarizing Hot Ones promotion and commodity inflation, and said accelerated franchise closures will continue into 2027 as it focuses on menu simplification and a new burger platform rollout.
Jack in the Box Inc.Q2 revenue missed estimates and same-store sales fell, though EPS beat.
