Why is JACK Down Today?

JACK
$12.80
▼ -3.18% ($-0.41)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:35 PM ET

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack In The Box Inc operates quick-service restaurants and fast-casual restaurants across various states in the United States of America under the Jack in the Box and Del Taco brands. The company's menu offers burgers, tacos, regular and curly fries, specialty sandwiches, salads, and ice cream shake...

Sector: RETAIL-EATING PLACES
Market Cap: $391.81M
Forward P/E: 3.1
52-Week Range: $8.92 - $23.86
Employees: 8,168

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.5%
This stock is significantly underperforming its RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector: +0.3%

JACK is outperforming its sector by -3.5%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

JACK is significantly underperforming the market (-3.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
JACK
This Stock
-3.18%
vs S&P 500: -3.36%
vs Nasdaq: -3.49%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, JACK is expected to trade between:
$12.42 - $13.06

Key Level to Watch

$12.16 support
Watch for breakdown below $12.80

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:35 PM (-177 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.62
Put/Call Ratio
94.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,684
Put Volume: 2,926
Total: 7,610

Historical Context

JACK has moved more than 3.0% down on 58 occasions in the past year.

51.7%
Continuation Rate
30/58 times continued down
-0.03%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 15, 2026 (-7.3%) → Next day: -2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is JACK stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is JACK stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, JACK shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the JACK stock price target?

JACK is currently trading at $12.80. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $12.42 - $13.06. See long-term price prediction →

Will JACK stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that JACK's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $12.16 (support).

Is JACK stock oversold or overbought?

JACK's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 33.6. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for JACK stock?

JACK's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.45. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is JACK outperforming or underperforming the market?

JACK (-3.18%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for JACK?

JACK's MACD (-0.74) is currently above the signal line (-0.74), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 14.3) is weak.

Is JACK in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, JACK is in a bearish trend. The price ($12.80) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($13.93) and 50-day SMA ($15.64). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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