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Jack In the Box vs Dine Brands Global: JACK and DIN compared
Jack In the Box is the larger company: $258M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $249M for Dine Brands Global (Q3 2026). Dine Brands Global is growing faster (+15% against -2% a year earlier). Jack In the Box is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.5% against 2.7%.
Where the money goes: JACK and DIN
Jack In the Box (JACK) · Q3 FY26
Jack In the Box, Q3 FY26: revenue $258M (-2% year over year), operating margin 20.5%, net earnings $20.1M, operating cash flow $39.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) · Q3 2026
Dine Brands Global, Q3 2026: revenue $249M (+15% year over year), operating margin 2.7%, net earnings $4.6M, operating cash flow $17.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Jack In the Box (JACK) | Dine Brands Global (DIN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $258M | $249M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +15% |
| Gross margin | — | 34.0% |
| Operating margin | 20.5% | 2.7% |
| Net earnings | $20.1M | $4.6M |
| Net margin | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $39.5M | $17.9M |
| Free cash flow | $29.9M | $10.1M |
| Market value | — | $358M |
| P/E | — | 58.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $35.33 |
Where the revenue comes from
Jack In the Box
- Company restaurant sales: $96.3M (37%)
- Franchise: $73.0M (28%)
- Franchise royalties and other: $43.1M (17%)
- Franchise royalties: $41.9M (16%)
Dine Brands Global
- Franchise Revenues: $159M (64%)
- Royalties: $73.1M (29%)
- Proprietary product sales and other: $16.4M (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Jack In the Box or Dine Brands Global?
Jack In the Box is the larger company: $258M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $249M for Dine Brands Global (Q3 2026).
Is Jack In the Box or Dine Brands Global growing faster?
Dine Brands Global is growing faster (+15% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Jack In the Box or Dine Brands Global?
Jack In the Box is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.5% against 2.7%.
More: Jack In the Box earnings · how Jack In the Box makes money · Dine Brands Global earnings · how Dine Brands Global makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.