Barclays analyst Jeff Bernstein maintains $Jack in the Box (JACK.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $50 to $44.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 57.5% and a total average return of 4.7% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Jack in the Box (JACK.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Analysts hold a more optimistic view on the U.S. restaurant sector's sales outlook for 2025, anticipating that the macro backdrop and industry environment in the U.S. will improve modestly. Many companies are expected to see margin improvement in 2025 due to benign food inflation. Traffic remains a key variable, with risks stemming from reduced pricing power, ongoing labor inflation, and heightened discounting activity.
Looking ahead to 2025, expectations for the U.S. restaurant sector anticipate 'more of the same' with discretionary segments predicted to excel. Recently, there has been a noticeable acceleration in industry comparisons, bolstered by a fortifying consumer base, easier comparatives, and rising consumer confidence. Growth is expected to be spearheaded by the fast casual segment, with both comps and inflation trends seen moving in a favorable direction.
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