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Exhibit 99.1

Contact: Rachel Webb

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Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

Jack in the Box same-store sales of (3.8%)

Diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.65 and Operating EPS of $0.76

SAN DIEGO, Calif. May 13, 2026 – Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced financial results for the second quarter ended April 12, 2026.

“Second quarter results did not meet expectations, however trends have improved into the third quarter. Jack in the Box is an iconic brand, and I'm eager to dive in with our passionate team and franchisees to further improve operating results. After being on the Board and now as interim CEO, my excitement for the potential of this brand has only grown,” said Mark King, Jack in the Box Interim Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to accelerate our 'JACK on Track' commitments as we strengthen our foundation to support sustainable, long-term growth.”

Jack in the Box Performance

Same-store sales decreased 3.8% in the second quarter, comprised of franchise same-store sales decline of 3.9% and company-owned same-store sales decline of 2.8%. Sales performance resulted primarily from a decline in transactions, partially offset by an increase in price. Systemwide sales for the second quarter decreased 3.8%.

Restaurant-Level Margin(1), a non-GAAP measure, was $15.5 million, or 16.4%, down from $18.7 million, or 19.6%, a year ago driven primarily by commodity cost inflation, and a change in the mix of restaurants, partially offset by increased price.

Franchise-Level Margin(1), a non-GAAP measure, was $60.5 million, or 37.9%, a decrease from $68.3 million, or 40.0%, a year ago. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales driving lower rent revenue and royalties and a decrease in the number of restaurants as part of the 'JACK on Track' closure program, as well as lower lease termination fees.

Jack in the Box restaurant count remained flat in the second quarter, with 9 restaurant openings and 9 restaurant closures.

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Jack in the Box Same-Store Sales:12 Weeks Ended

April 12, 2026April 13, 2025

Company(2.8 %)(4.0 %)

Franchise(3.9 %)(4.5 %)

System(3.8 %)(4.4 %)

Jack in the Box Restaurant Counts:

20262025

CompanyFranchiseTotalCompanyFranchiseTotal

Restaurant count at Q1149 1,979 2,128 152 2,038 2,190

New— 9 9 — 5 5

Closed— (9)(9)(6)(6)(12)

Restaurant count at end of Q2149 1,979 2,128 146 2,037 2,183

QTD Net Restaurant Change— — —

QTD Net Restaurant Change %— %— %— %

Total revenues decreased 4.3% to $254.3 million, compared to $265.7 million in the prior year quarter. The lower revenue is primarily the result of same-store sales declines, as well as a lower number of restaurants.

The SG&A expense for the second quarter was $26.4 million, a decrease of $1.8 million compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease was due primarily to the fluctuation of $1.6 million in the cash surrender value of our COLI policies, as well as lower legal costs due to a litigation reversal, partially offset by higher stock compensation due to prior year forfeitures. When excluding net COLI gains, G&A was 2.3% of systemwide sales.

Net earnings from continuing operations was $12.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. This is compared with net earnings from continuing operations of $20.7 million for the second quarter of the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA(3), a non-GAAP measure, was $51.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $61.5 million for the prior year quarter.

The income tax provision for continuing operations reflects an effective tax rate of 27.7% in the second quarter of 2026 as compared to 27.6% in the prior year. The current year effective tax rate differed from the U.S. statutory tax rate primarily due to a reduction of the valuation allowance on cumulative interest deduction limitations and the nondeductible component of share-based compensation. The non-GAAP operating EPS tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 31.1%, which differed from the effective tax rate as it is without the impacts of the reduction in the valuation allowance on cumulative interest

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deduction limitations and nondeductible component of share-based compensation.

Second quarter diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.65 in 2026, compared to $1.09 in the prior year quarter. Operating Earnings Per Share(2), a non-GAAP measure, was $0.76 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $1.25 in the prior year quarter.

(1) Restaurant-Level Margin and Franchise-Level Margin are non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are reconciled to earnings (loss) from operations, the most comparable GAAP measure, in the attachment to this release. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP Results."

(2) Operating Earnings Per Sh

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026

JACK IN THE BOX INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 1-9390 95-2698708

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

9357 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(858) 571-2121 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockJACKNASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On February 18, 2026, Jack in the Box Inc. issued a press release announcing its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results and disclosing other information.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press Release of Jack in the Box Inc. dated February 18, 2026

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

JACK IN THE BOX INC.

/s/    Lance Tucker Lance Tucker Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)

Date: February 18, 2026

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2025

JACK IN THE BOX INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 1-9390 95-2698708

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

9357 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(858) 571-2121 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockJACKNASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On November 19, 2025, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 financial results and disclosing other information.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press Release of Jack in the Box Inc. dated November 19, 2025

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

JACK IN THE BOX INC.

/s/   DAWN HOOPER Dawn Hooper Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 19, 2025