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Jan 17, 2021

Jack in the Box Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Jack in the Box Inc. reported strong first-quarter results, driven by same-store sales growth and effective cost management.

Key Takeaways

Jack in the Box Inc. reported a significant increase in net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, with system same-store sales up 12.5%. The company's ongoing strategy resonated well with guests, leading to outperformance compared to peers. Strong same-store sales growth across all dayparts and average check growth driven by premium products contributed to the positive results.

Jack in the Box system same-store sales increased by 12.5% in the first quarter.

Company same-store sales rose by 7.5%, driven by a 21.2% increase in average check, despite a 13.7% decrease in transactions.

Net earnings reached $50.9 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, a substantial increase compared to the previous year.

Adjusted EBITDA was $102.4 million, reflecting the business's strong cash earnings.

Total Revenue
$339M
Previous year: $308M
+10.0%
EPS
$2.16
Previous year: $1.17
+84.6%
Company Same-Store Sales
7.5%
Previous year: 2.9%
+158.6%
Franchise Same-Store Sales
13%
Previous year: 1.6%
+712.5%
System Same-Store Sales
12.5%
Previous year: 1.7%
+635.3%
Gross Profit
$122M
Previous year: $104M
+17.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$251M
Previous year: $38.3M
+556.4%
Free Cash Flow
$55.2M
Previous year: $15.5M
+256.3%
Total Assets
$1.91B
Previous year: $1.69B
+13.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.

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