GreenWood deal extended: Jack in the Box stock sits 48.20 percent below high

Published on 10/06/2026 at 05:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Third-quarter earnings per share beat consensus by USD 0.08. Jack in the Box stock last stood at EUR 11.05 on October 5, 2026 against a EUR 11.05 prior close.

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On September 17, 2026, Jack in the Box entered a first amendment with GreenWood Investors that extends their cooperation agreement through the nomination window for the 2028 annual meeting. The company's primary-market quote was USD 12.36 on October 5, 2026, placing Jack in the Box stock 48.20 percent below its USD 23.86 52-week high.

GreenWood agreement reaches 2028

According to Jack in the Box on September 21, 2026, the amended agreement continues standstill and voting provisions and covers the nomination period for the 2028 annual meeting. The company also agreed to use its best efforts to hold an investor event by June 30, 2027, giving GreenWood a defined channel for discussions on strategy and governance.

The amendment limits the board to nine directors during the covered period unless GreenWood gives prior written consent. It also requires consultation with GreenWood before a new director is appointed or nominated, while leaving the investor without approval rights over public presentation materials.

Revenue falls while earnings beat

MarketBeat reported on September 28, 2026, that Jack in the Box posted USD 0.96 in earnings per share for the third quarter, USD 0.08 above the USD 0.88 consensus estimate. Revenue reached USD 257.66 million in the third quarter, below the USD 264.60 million estimate and down 22.60 percent from the prior-year quarter.

The combination matters because the earnings beat did not prevent a sharp sales contraction. The same report said 18 analysts held a consensus Hold rating, with an average 12-month target of USD 17.22, while the latest primary-market quote stood at USD 12.36.

Stock remains below its yearly high

The USD 12.36 quote was 48.20 percent below the USD 23.86 52-week high and 38.61 percent above the USD 8.91 low on the same market-data snapshot. Market capitalization stood at USD 235.7 million as of October 5, 2026.

Makkler lists November 25, 2026 as the next earnings date for Jack in the Box. The date gives the market a scheduled checkpoint for whether earnings resilience can offset the revenue decline.

Lang & Schwarz quote and prior close

The last Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 11.05 on October 5, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. CEST, against a prior close of EUR 11.05. The reference quote is dated before October 6, 2026, while the primary listing is NASDAQ in USD.