Compared to Estimates, Jack In The Box (JACK) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended September 2024, Jack In The Box (JACK) reported revenue of $349.29 million, down 6.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.16, compared to $1.09 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $357.62 million, representing a surprise of -2.33%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +4.50%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.11.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Jack In The Box performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Jack in the Box Same-Store Sales (YoY change) - System: -2.1% versus the seven-analyst average estimate of -0.7%. Jack in the Box - Restaurant Counts (EOP) - Total: 2,191 compared to the 2,199 average estimate based on seven analysts. Total system - Total (Jack in the Box + Del Taco): 2,785 versus the seven-analyst average estimate of 2,797. Del Taco - Restaurant Counts (EOP) - Total: 594 versus the seven-analyst average estimate of 598. Del Taco Same-Store Sales (YoY change) - System: -3.9% compared to the -3.3% average estimate based on seven analysts. Del Taco - Restaurant Counts (EOP) - Franchised: 461 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 463. Del Taco - Restaurant Counts (EOP) - Company: 133 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 135. Revenues- Company restaurant sales: $151.42 million versus $157.54 million estimated by seven analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -13.5% change. Revenues- Franchise (Franchise rental + Franchise royalties and other + Franchise contributions): $197.87 million compared to the $199.86 million average estimate based on seven analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.2% year over year. Revenues- Franchise contributions for advertising and other services: $56.13 million compared to the $57.41 million average estimate based on seven analysts. The reported number represents a change of -0.5% year over year. Revenues- Franchise royalties and other: $54.46 million compared to the $55.34 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.3% year over year. Revenues- Franchise rental revenues: $87.28 million versus $87.19 million estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.5% change. View all Key Company Metrics for Jack In The Box here>>>Shares of Jack In The Box have returned +3.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Janus Henderson Sustainable & Impact Core Bond ETF (JACK): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks