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SEC EDGAROCT 131 min read$JACK

King Mark James sold $85K of JACK

King Mark James (Exec Chairman & Interim CEO) sold 7,013 shares of JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) at $12.18 on 2026-10-13.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · King Mark James
Published Oct 13, 2026, 9:53 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$JACK
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$JACK
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$JACKBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The filing provides the first public disclosure of the sale, offering new data for traders.

02

Market read

First report of a senior executive's modest share sale; may prompt short‑term price reaction.

03

What to watch

The insider retains a sizable stake, indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: today

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions for public companies.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$JACKBearishMedium confidence
Context

Exec Chairman & Interim CEO King Mark James sold 7,013 shares for $85,418, reducing his stake to 169,265 shares.

Expected impact

likely slight downward pressure as the market prices the insider sell.

Evidence & confidence

A senior executive sold a modest amount of stock; such sales often trigger minor negative sentiment, but the size is small relative to float.

Market effects

Sector

None significant for the restaurant sector.

Regional

No regional impact beyond the stock itself.

Global

Limited to JACK investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine portfolio rebalancing, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    Jack in the Box Inc.

    US-listed quick‑service restaurant chain (ticker JACK).

  • Executive
    King Mark James

    Exec Chairman & Interim CEO of Jack in the Box.

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