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$JACK

Jack in the Box Inc.

XNAS

$17.44-5.32%$0.9800Prev $18.42LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is JACK down today? It is at $17.44 (-5.32%), and our scanner flagged it 48 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment JACK spikes, and full due diligence on JACK — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$17.44
Change today
-5.32%
Previous close
$18.42
52-week range
$8.91 – $23.86
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$351M
P/E ratio
2.92
Dividend yield
9.55% ($1.76)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
19.1M
SEC · as of 2026-05-06 · 92d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-01-27
Institutional own.
96.75%
Total held
97.2%
Tradeable float
525K
3% of shares · after <1% insiders + 97% institutions
Short interest
6.9M
▲ +3% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
5.6d
Avg daily volume
1.0M
Next earnings
Aug 12 · in 7d (after close)
Classification
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.5x
15m
1.3x
1h
1.3x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $JACK down today?

Here is the latest on JACK from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for JACK today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $JACK moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile📅 Earnings in 7d (after close)⚡ Ultra-low float · 525K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold14 analysts
Avg target $14.86(-15% downside)
Range $12 – $22
3 buy10 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying1 open-market buy4 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (28/30 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
King Mark James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-6K
0.03% of company
sold 2.9%188K$83K
at $14.70
Jul 21, 26
King Mark James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-6K
0.03% of company
sold 3.0%193K$74K
at $12.53
Jun 18, 26
Myers James M
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+2K
0.01% of company
added 4.7%49Kn/aJun 1, 26
Diaz Guillermo Jr
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+6K
0.03% of company
added 40%21Kn/aMay 28, 26
Diaz Guillermo Jr
Director
Bought (open market)+6K
0.03% of company
added 40%21K$69K
at $11.51
May 28, 26
King Mark James
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+187K
1.0% of company
added 100%199Kn/aMay 12, 26
Cook Richard D
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 2.5%40K$12K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Piano Steven
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-922sold 2.2%40K$11K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Super Sarah L
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 3.4%52K$22K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Hooper Dawn E
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-738sold 2.0%36K$9K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Mount Carl
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 2.7%41K$14K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Tucker Lance F.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5K
0.03% of company
sold 2.4%198K$54K
at $10.96
Apr 7, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$JACK Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish7Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 3 bearToday: -5.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$JACK Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 20h ago 2.7× RVOL
JACK hit 2.701x RVOL at 1:51 PM ET
at $18.30
Alert· 22h ago 2.0× RVOL
JACK hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET
at $18.17
Alert· 1d ago 4.5× RVOL
JACK hit 4.520x RVOL at 12:47 PM ET
at $17.53
Alert· 2d ago +1.4% vs EMA
JACK 200EMA (5m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +1.42% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $16.97
Alert· 2d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -0.12% from 200 EMA at 12:28 PM ET
at $17.10
Alert· 2d ago 2.4× RVOL
JACK hit 2.387x RVOL at 12:28 PM ET
at $17.10
Alert· 2d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$JACK crossed below 200 EMA (-0.25% vs EMA) at 12:17 PM ET
at $17.07
Alert· 2d ago -1.16%
$JACK moved -1.16% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:17 PM ET
at $17.07
Alert· 2d ago +2.1% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: +2.10% from 200 EMA at 11:55 AM ET
at $17.44
Alert· 2d ago 59.6× RVOL
JACK hit 59.568x RVOL at 11:55 AM ET
at $17.44
Alert· 2d ago 26.7× RVOL
JACK hit 26.735x RVOL at 11:22 AM ET
at $17.45
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
JACK hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:51 AM ET
at $17.72
Alert· 2d ago +1.02%
$JACK moved +1.02% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:18 AM ET
at $17.77
Alert· 5d ago 2.4× RVOL
JACK hit 2.357x RVOL at 12:15 PM ET
at $16.40
Alert· 6d ago 2.7× RVOL
JACK hit 2.678x RVOL at 3:05 PM ET
at $16.25
Alert· 6d ago 12.3× RVOL
JACK hit 12.350x RVOL at 12:55 PM ET
at $16.12
Alert· 7d ago 3.4× RVOL
JACK hit 3.381x RVOL at 3:34 PM ET
at $16.50
Alert· 7d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: +1.02% from 200 EMA at 2:42 PM ET
at $16.68
Alert· 7d ago 17.4× RVOL
JACK hit 17.450x RVOL at 2:42 PM ET
at $16.68
Alert· 7d ago 5.2× RVOL
JACK hit 5.226x RVOL at 12:19 PM ET
at $16.74
Alert· 8d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -0.42% from 200 EMA at 5:52 PM ET
at $16.10
Alert· 8d ago 3.7× RVOL
JACK hit 3.715x RVOL at 5:52 PM ET
at $16.10
Alert· 8d ago 17.7× RVOL
JACK hit 17.739x RVOL at 1:15 PM ET
at $16.44
Alert· 9d ago +0.7% vs EMA
JACK 50EMA (5m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.68% above EMA · slope +0.62%
at $15.80
Alert· 9d ago +5.0% vs EMA
JACK 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +4.96% above EMA · slope +0.75%
at $16.00
News· SEC EDGAR· 29d ago
JACK IN THE BOX INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· SEC EDGAR· 43d ago
JACK IN THE BOX INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, Agreement Terminated, New Financial Obligation, Other Material Event
News· SEC EDGAR· 52d ago
JACK IN THE BOX INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, Other Material Event
News· Investing.com· 56d ago Bearish
Short Sellers Are Piling Into Wingstop, But Analysts See Big Upside
News· SEC EDGAR· 59d ago
JACK IN THE BOX INC filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
News· The Motley Fool· 160d ago Bearish
Jack in the Box's Revenue and Sales Are Down. Here Are 3 Key Takeaways From Its Latest Earnings.
News· Benzinga· 218d ago Bearish
Table For None: Restaurant Chains That Closed Locations In 2025
News· The Motley Fool· 258d ago Neutral
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JACK stock FAQ

Why is $JACK down today?

Here is the latest on JACK from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for JACK today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the JACK stock price today?

JACK last traded at $17.44, down 5.32% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does JACK report earnings?

Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) is next expected to report earnings on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (after close), about 7 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does JACK pay a dividend?

Yes. JACK currently has a dividend yield of about 9.55% ($1.76 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live JACK alerts?

The JACK Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged JACK 48 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is JACK on?

JACK (Jack in the Box Inc.) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $351M.

Is JACK good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge JACK for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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