Why Jack In The Box Stock Popped Today

Jack in the Box's (NASDAQ: JACK) shares rose as much as 12% on Thursday after the fast-food chain reported fiscal fourth-quarter results and outlined expectations for fiscal 2026. The stock is still deep in the red for the year, but the latest update appears to have been better than many investors feared.Image source: Getty Images.Fourth-quarter revenue declined 6.6% year over year to $326.2 million, yet it came in slightly ahead of Wall Street estimates. Adjusted earnings fell to $5.8 million, or $0.30 per share, down sharply from $1.16 a year ago and well below consensus forecasts. Advertising and insurance costs squeezed profitability. Additionally, restaurant-level margins fell as higher selling and administrative spending offset the benefit from menu price increases.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool