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Sep 27, 2020

Jack in the Box Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Jack in the Box Inc. reported increased system same-store sales and earnings for Q4 2020.

Key Takeaways

Jack in the Box Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter with a 12.2% increase in system same-store sales. Company same-store sales rose by 9.6%, driven by a 21.9% increase in average check, although transactions decreased by 12.3%. Earnings from continuing operations were $37.9 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to $22.0 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the same quarter of the previous year. Non-GAAP operating earnings per share were $1.61, up from $0.95 in the prior year quarter.

Jack in the Box system same-store sales increased 12.2% for the quarter.

Company same-store sales increased 9.6% driven by average check growth of 21.9%.

Earnings from continuing operations were $37.9 million, or $1.65 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $78.4 million compared with $66.9 million for the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$255M
Previous year: $221M
+15.4%
EPS
$1.61
Previous year: $0.95
+69.5%
Company Same-Store Sales
9.6%
Previous year: 3.5%
+174.3%
Franchise Same-Store Sales
12.4%
Previous year: 3%
+313.3%
System Same-Store Sales
12.2%
Previous year: 3%
+306.7%
Gross Profit
$93.1M
Previous year: $77.1M
+20.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$200M
Previous year: $152M
+31.7%
Free Cash Flow
$50.6M
Previous year: $29M
+74.3%
Total Assets
$1.91B
Previous year: $958M
+98.9%

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Forward Guidance

Given the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has not provided any guidance for Fiscal 2021 at this time, but will evaluate on a quarterly basis, with the intent to return to providing guidance once the visibility into sustained trends becomes more clear.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income