Jack in the Box Executive Chairman Sells Shares

King Mark James, the Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of Jack in the Box Inc. (NasdaqGS: JACK), sold 5,911 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.53 each, bringing the total transaction value to $74,064.83. This insider transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan and took place on June 18, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Jack in the Box

Callodine Capital Management, LP increased its holdings in Jack in the Box by 59,966 shares, ending with 1,760,470 shares valued at approximately $17.02 million. Nantahala Capital Management, LLC made a significant move by adding 676,725 shares, boosting its stake by 78.1% to 1,542,715 shares worth around $14.92 million. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its position by 137,408 shares, now holding 1,281,616 shares valued at $12.39 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 816,645 shares, valued at about $7.90 million. Meanwhile, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc added 57,016 shares, increasing its holdings by 8.9% to 696,076 shares, worth approximately $6.73 million.

Jack in the Box Inc. Stock Down 9.2%

Shares of Jack in the Box Inc. traded near $12.80 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $244.1 million and a forward P/E ratio of 3.47, indicating a low valuation compared to earnings expectations. The stock has a beta of 1.46, suggesting it's more volatile than the overall market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $8.92 to a high of $25.34. Its 50-day moving average is $12.33, while the 200-day moving average stands at $16.44. The company's current ratio is 0.65, reflecting its ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets.

Recent Earnings

Jack in the Box reported revenues of $1.43 billion, though it experienced a revenue decline of 4.3%. The company posted a negative EPS of -$5.55, which means it is not currently profitable and thus has no meaningful P/E ratio. The net margin stood at 2.49%, and the return on equity was not disclosed. The next earnings report is expected on August 5, 2026.

Dividend

Jack in the Box offers an annual dividend rate of $1.76, which yields about 15.71%. Despite the high yield, the payout ratio is 0.0, indicating that the company is not distributing earnings as dividends, likely due to its unprofitability.

Insider Buying and Selling at Jack in the Box Inc.

In addition to King Mark James' recent sale, other insider activity includes James Myers purchasing 2,196 shares on June 1, 2026, and Guillermo Diaz Jr. buying 11,924 shares on May 28, 2026. On the selling side, Sarah Super, EVP and Chief Legal & Admin Officer, sold 1,841 shares on May 4, 2026, and Richard Cook, SVP and Chief Technology Officer, sold 1,025 shares on the same day.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 15, 2026, Goldman Sachs maintained a 'sell' rating with a $12.00 price target for Jack in the Box. UBS and Citigroup both maintained 'hold' ratings with $14.00 targets. Oppenheimer and RBC Capital are more optimistic, maintaining 'buy' ratings with targets of $22.00 and $16.00, respectively. The consensus recommendation is to 'hold', with a mean price target of $16.04 based on 14 analyst opinions.

About Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box Inc. operates quick-service restaurants under its own name and Del Taco, offering a range of fast-food items including hamburgers and Mexican-American cuisine. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company is led by CEO Mr. Mark James King. It operates across the United States with approximately 1,316 employees.

Bottom Line

This insider sale by Jack in the Box's Executive Chairman comes amid a range of institutional moves and varied analyst opinions. Investors often watch insider activity closely, though it's important to remember that these transactions don't necessarily reflect current business conditions or future stock performance. As always, 13F filings and insider reports offer a snapshot of past activity and should be considered alongside other financial data.