Jack In the Box Inc (JACK): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Jack In the Box Inc (JACK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, JACK has moved +21.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +21.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), JACK gained +38.3% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Jack In the Box Inc (JACK)

138 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in JACK. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — JACK

Based on 140 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their JACK positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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Below peak — only 66% of 3.0Y high

66% of all-time peak

Only 140 funds hold JACK today versus a peak of 211 funds at 2023 Q4 — just 66% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.

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Outflows — 31% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

62 fewer hedge funds hold JACK compared to a year ago (-31% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

70 buying99 selling

Last quarter: 99 funds reduced or exited vs 70 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 25 → 36 → 25. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new

93 out of 140 hedge funds have held JACK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -54%

Value

-53%

-7%

Last quarter: funds added -7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -54%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Steady discovery — ~25 new funds/quarter

34 → 35 → 25 → 36 → 25 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 25 → 36 → 25. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 15% new

Entry-cohort mix of 150 holders: 112 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 15 entered 1–2 years ago, and 23 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds

32 of 136 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

2.1

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	138	159	-13.21%
13F Shares	18M	19M	-7.23%
Total Value	$169M	$366M	-53.76%
New Positions	24	36	-12
Increased Positions	41	35	+6
Closed Positions	45	40	+5
Reduced Positions	52	69	-17
Total Calls	6	8	-25.0%
Total Puts	8	8	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.33	1.0	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

138

159

-13.21%

13F Shares

18M

19M

-7.23%

Total Value

$169M

$366M

-53.76%

New Positions

-12

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-17

Total Calls

-25.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.33

1.0

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

138 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in JACK. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 JACK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Biglari, Sardar	3.81%	200,617	$1.9M
2	Seven Six Capital Management, LLC	1.88%	181,150	$1.8M
3	Biglari Capital CORP.	1.75%	1,683,652	$16.3M
4	Windward Management LP	1.36%	182,404	$1.8M
5	Callodine Capital Management, LP	1.19%	1,760,470	$17.0M
6	IPG Investment Advisors LLC	0.89%	536,296	$5.2M
7	Nantahala Capital Management, LLC	0.55%	1,542,715	$14.9M
8	Crawford Fund Management, LLC	0.31%	165,000	$1.6M
9	Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C.	0.12%	193,657	$1.9M
10	Nebula Research & Development LLC	0.10%	69,033	$1.2M
11	Access Investment Management LLC	0.08%	33,000	$319K
12	Atom Investors LP	0.06%	91,796	$888K
13	Invenomic Capital Management LP	0.06%	125,915	$1.2M
14	Axq Capital, LP	0.05%	41,373	$400K
15	Manning & Napier Advisors LLC	0.05%	376,343	$3.6M
16	Novem Group	0.04%	35,200	$340K
17	Shay Capital LLC	0.04%	46,040	$445K
18	PCM Encore, LLC	0.03%	17,548	$170K
19	AlphaQuest LLC	0.03%	25,191	$477K
20	Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd	0.03%	16,168	$156K
21	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.02%	189,955	$1.8M
22	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.02%	13,467	$127K
23	Quantbot Technologies LP	0.01%	34,321	$332K
24	Earnest Partners LLC	0.01%	313,891	$3.0M
25	Graham Capital Management, L.P.	0.01%	33,704	$326K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Jack In the Box Inc (JACK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for JACK?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their JACK positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for JACK?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 99 funds reduced or exited vs 70 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for JACK holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 32 of 136 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held JACK?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 93 out of 140 hedge funds have held JACK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Jack In the Box Inc (JACK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, JACK has moved +21.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +21.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), JACK has gained +38.3% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Jack In the Box Inc (JACK)

Smart Money Signals — JACK

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

Below peak — only 66% of 3.0Y high

Outflows — 31% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -54%

Steady discovery — ~25 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 15% newcomers

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

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