Jack in the Box Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Jack in the Box Inc. announced its Q4 2022 financial results, with total revenues increasing by 44.6% to $402.8 million. Diluted earnings per share was $2.17. Jack in the Box same-store sales increased by 4.0%, and Del Taco same-store sales increased by 5.2%. The company repurchased 0.3 million shares of its common stock for $25.0 million during the quarter.
Jack in the Box same-store sales increased 4.0% in Q4 2022.
Del Taco same-store sales increased 5.2% in Q4 2022.
Systemwide sales increased 4.1% for Jack in the Box and 4.2% for Del Taco in Q4 2022.
Net earnings increased to $45.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
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Forward Guidance
Jack in the Box Inc. provided guidance for fiscal year 2023, expecting positive net unit growth for Jack in the Box, driven by 25-30 gross openings, and 8-12 gross openings for Del Taco. The company anticipates low single-digit same-store sales growth for both brands. Restaurant Level Margin is expected to be 18-20% for Jack in the Box and 14-16% for Del Taco.
Positive Outlook
- Expects positive net unit growth in 2023, led by 25-30 gross openings for Jack in the Box.
- Del Taco expects 8-12 gross openings in 2023.
- Anticipates low single-digit same-store sales growth for both Jack in the Box and Del Taco.
- Jack in the Box Restaurant Level Margin is expected to be 18-20%, which includes high single digit price increases.
- Del Taco Restaurant Level Margin is expected to be 14-16%, which includes high single digit price increases.
Challenges Ahead
- Jack in the Box Restaurant Level Margin is impacted negatively by 125 bps due to the remaining Evolving Markets.
- Digital and restaurant level technology investments are expected to pressure Operating EPS by $0.22 in FY 2023.
- FY 2023 Company-owned Commodity Guidance up 9-11% vs. 2022
- FY 2023 Company-owned Wage Rate Guidance up 3-6% vs. 2022
- Operating EPS Guidance includes $0.08 negative impact associated with the reduction in rental revenue from real estate sales
Revenue & Expenses
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