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$JACK

Jack in the Box Inc.

XNAS

Due DiligenceShort squeeze math: the four numbers that decide itPublished Aug 16, 2026
$16.87-1.63%$0.2800Prev $17.15LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is JACK down today? It is at $16.87 (-1.63%), and our scanner flagged it 99 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment JACK spikes, and full due diligence on JACK — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$16.87
Change today
-1.63%
Previous close
$17.15
52-week range
$8.91 – $23.86
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$321M
P/E ratio
2.72
Dividend yield
10.26% ($1.76)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
19.2M
SEC · as of 2026-08-05 · 15d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-01-27
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
6.8M
▼ -2% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
9.4d
Avg daily volume
992K
Classification
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.1x
15m
0.3x
1h
0.3x
1D
0.3x

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Why is $JACK down today?

2 alerts today2.9x RVOL

JACK is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on JACK today, peaking at 2.9x its normal volume.

Why is $JACK moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold10 analysts
Avg target $18.33(+9% upside)
Range $12 - $22
3 buy7 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$JACK on Reddit

#487 of 741All posts →
2 mentions125 engagementMore talked about than 34% of discussed tickers

From the trading subreddits (WallStreetBets, r/stocks and more). Retail chatter, not a signal. Do your own research.

Insiders

Insiders buying1 open-market buy3 buys, 3 sells last 3 months (28/31 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
King Mark James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-6K
0.03% of company
sold 3.0%182K$105K
at $18.59
Aug 14, 26
King Mark James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-6K
0.03% of company
sold 2.9%188K$83K
at $14.70
Jul 21, 26
King Mark James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-6K
0.03% of company
sold 3.0%193K$74K
at $12.53
Jun 18, 26
Myers James M
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+2K
0.01% of company
added 4.7%49Kn/aJun 1, 26
Diaz Guillermo Jr
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+6K
0.03% of company
added 40%21Kn/aMay 28, 26
Diaz Guillermo Jr
Director
Bought (open market)+6K
0.03% of company
added 40%21K$69K
at $11.51
May 28, 26
King Mark James
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+187K
1.0% of company
added 100%199Kn/aMay 12, 26
Cook Richard D
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 2.5%40K$12K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Piano Steven
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-922sold 2.2%40K$11K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Super Sarah L
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 3.4%52K$22K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Hooper Dawn E
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-738sold 2.0%36K$9K
at $12.10
May 4, 26
Mount Carl
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 2.7%41K$14K
at $12.10
May 4, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $JACK. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$JACK Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish40Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$JACK Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 4h ago -0.9% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -0.94% from 200 EMA at 2:32 PM ET
at $16.57
Alert· 4h ago 2.9× RVOL
JACK hit 2.881x RVOL at 2:32 PM ET
at $16.57
Alert· 9h ago -1.80%
$JACK moved -1.80% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:04 AM ET
at $16.70
Alert· 1d ago +1.6% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: +1.64% from 200 EMA at 1:31 PM ET
at $17.55
Alert· 1d ago 2.2× RVOL
JACK hit 2.160x RVOL at 1:31 PM ET
at $17.55
Alert· 1d ago -1.39%
$JACK moved -1.39% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:22 AM ET
at $16.59
Alert· 2d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -0.33% from 200 EMA at 3:39 PM ET
at $16.78
Alert· 2d ago 2.8× RVOL
JACK hit 2.746x RVOL at 3:39 PM ET
at $16.78
Alert· 2d ago -1.26%
$JACK moved -1.26% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:56 AM ET
at $16.39
Alert· 2d ago 12.3× RVOL
JACK hit 12.296x RVOL at 11:56 AM ET
at $16.39
Alert· 2d ago -1.20%
$JACK moved -1.20% in 1 min (Level 1) at 7:09 AM ET
at $16.73
Alert· 2d ago 3.7× RVOL
JACK hit 3.663x RVOL at 7:09 AM ET
at $16.73
Alert· 6d ago -1.4% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -1.36% from 200 EMA at 3:14 PM ET
at $17.21
Alert· 6d ago 3.2× RVOL
JACK hit 3.235x RVOL at 3:14 PM ET
at $17.21
Alert· 6d ago -3.0% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -3.00% from 200 EMA at 1:45 PM ET
at $17.16
Alert· 6d ago 4.0× RVOL
JACK hit 3.991x RVOL at 1:45 PM ET
at $17.16
Alert· 6d ago -1.9% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -1.89% from 200 EMA at 12:49 PM ET
at $17.44
Alert· 6d ago -1.16%
$JACK moved -1.16% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:49 PM ET
at $17.44
Alert· 6d ago 2.7× RVOL
JACK hit 2.692x RVOL at 12:49 PM ET
at $17.44
Alert· 6d ago +2.14%
$JACK moved +2.14% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:30 AM ET
at $17.38
Alert· 6d ago 7.5× RVOL
JACK hit 7.503x RVOL at 11:30 AM ET
at $17.32
Alert· 6d ago 2.5× RVOL
JACK hit 2.553x RVOL at 10:37 AM ET
at $17.60
Alert· 7d ago -1.3% vs EMA
$JACK near 200 EMA: -1.27% from 200 EMA at 3:35 PM ET
at $19.13
Alert· 7d ago 3.2× RVOL
JACK hit 3.195x RVOL at 3:35 PM ET
at $19.13
Alert· 7d ago -1.11%
$JACK moved -1.11% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:59 PM ET
at $19.10

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JACK stock FAQ

Why is $JACK down today?

JACK is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on JACK today, peaking at 2.9x its normal volume.

What is the JACK stock price today?

JACK last traded at $16.87, down 1.63% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does JACK pay a dividend?

Yes. JACK currently has a dividend yield of about 10.26% ($1.76 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live JACK alerts?

The JACK Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged JACK 99 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is JACK on?

JACK (Jack in the Box Inc.) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $321M.

Is JACK good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge JACK for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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