Jack In The Box Q2 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $15.80 million or $0.37 per share, up from $13.29 million or $0.29 per share in the same period last year.

Operating earnings for the quarter were $0.51 per share. On average, 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.52 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues decreased to $340.87 million from $347.22 million last year. Analysts expected revenues of $338.98 million.

Looking ahead to the fiscal 2014, the company currently projects operating earnings in the range of $2.25 to $2.35 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year earnings of $2.35 per share.