Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.87
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
JACK Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is falling.
JACK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.8%
Trailing DPS$0.87
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout75.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-37.0%
5Y CAGR-18.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.8%
1Y Total Return-25.0%
5Y Total Return-83.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,66910Y ago$3,25620Y ago$14,518
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
JACK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
JACK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Jack in the Box Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 75.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JACK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -37.0% and 5-year CAGR of -18.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JACK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.8% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 8.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -83.3%, with dividends contributing 5.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $3,256 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
JACK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.64
Avg/Payment$0.4320
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025Latest | $0.4400 | — | 5.73% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 3.74% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 3.57% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 3.06% | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 2.37% | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.4400 | — | 2.14% | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | $0.4400 | — | 2.18% | Sep 18, 2023 |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.4400 | — | 2.04% | Jun 13, 2023 |
JACK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.8%
#2 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-18.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.8%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $244M | 6.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.3B | 9.8% | 78.5% | 0 | Watch |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $198.0B | 2.6% | 59.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $25.4B | 3.3% | 1.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $42.0B | 1.9% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  PZZAPapa John's Internat… | $1.2B | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
JACK Annual Dividend History (1991–2025)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.44 | -75.0% | 1 | $-4.21 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.85 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.30 | 27.9% | 3.58x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.76 | 2.3% | 4 | $5.45 | 32.3% | 3.10x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $1.72 | 43.3% | 4 | $7.37 | 23.3% | 4.28x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | -25.0% | 3 | $3.86 | 31.1% | 3.22x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.63 | 44.1% | 2.27x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.21 | 38.0% | 2.63x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.60 | 23.1% | 4 | $4.38 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.8% |
| 2016 | $1.30 | 18.2% | 4 | $3.63 | 35.8% | 2.79x | 1.4% |
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JACK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JACK stock.
How much dividend does JACK pay per share?
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is JACK's next ex-dividend date?
JACK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JACK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is JACK's dividend safe?
JACK's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +75.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has JACK increased its dividend?
JACK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -18.2%.
How often does JACK pay dividends?
Jack in the Box Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2014 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in JACK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JACK five years ago would be worth approximately $1,669 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JACK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JACK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.