Financial Data and Key Metrics - Q1 revenue was $7 billion, up 1% year-on-year, excluding the $1.45 billion associated with the Mobility Divestiture [10] - Core operating income for Q1 was $347 million, with core operating margins at 5%, despite a 10-20 basis points impact from hurricanes [11] - GAAP operating income was $197 million, and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.88, while core diluted EPS was $2 [12] - Inventory at the end of Q1 was flat sequentially at 76 days, with net inventory days at 56, a two-day increase quarter-over-quarter [15] - Cash flow from operations was strong at $312 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $226 million [16][17] - Debt to core EBITDA levels were approximately 1.4x, with cash balances of $2.1 billion [17] - The company repurchased 1.8 million shares for $232 million in Q1, with $768 million remaining on the $1 billion share repurchase authorization [18] Segment Performance - **Regulated Industry Segment**: Revenue was $3 billion, down 7% year-on-year due to weakness in Renewable Energy and EV markets, but core operating margins increased by 10 basis points to 4.7% [12] - **Intelligent Infrastructure Segment**: Revenue was $2.5 billion, up 5% year-on-year, driven by strong demand in AI-related cloud, data center infrastructure, and capital equipment markets, with core operating margins improving by 10 basis points to 4.8% [13] - **Connected Living & Digital Commerce Segment**: Revenue was $1.5 billion, down 46% year-on-year due to the Mobility Divestiture, but excluding this, revenue growth was 12%, with core operating margins at 5.8% [14] Market Performance - The company expects continued weakness in the Renewable Energy and EV markets, particularly in the Regulated Industry segment [20] - The Intelligent Infrastructure segment is expected to grow, driven by AI-related demand in cloud, data center infrastructure, and capital equipment markets [20] - The Connected Living & Digital Commerce segment is expected to see a 20% year-on-year decline in revenue due to the Mobility Divestiture, but Digital Commerce and Warehouse Automation markets are showing strong growth [21] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focusing on expanding its capabilities in AI, cloud, and data center infrastructure, with significant investments in liquid cooling systems and silicon photonics [28][36] - The company is well-positioned to navigate geopolitical complexities, with a large-scale global manufacturing footprint and a significant US presence [38][42] - The acquisition of Mikros Technologies enhances the company's capabilities in thermal management solutions, which are critical for AI servers and other high-power applications [28] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the resilience of the company in a dynamic environment, with strong execution leading to solid Q1 results [19] - The company expects stronger earnings and margins in the second half of FY'25, driven by recovery in higher-margin businesses like semi-capital equipment and cost optimization initiatives [45][46] - Full-year revenue is expected to be $27.3 billion, with core operating margins of 5.4% and core EPS of $8.75 [47] Other Important Information - The company opened a large-scale manufacturing site in Croatia, which will support automotive and healthcare customers, particularly in the GLP-1 drug delivery space [27] - The company is well-prepared for potential tariff implications, with most of its business in China being local-for-local or local-for-regional, and a strong US manufacturing footprint [40][42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Segment Margins and Recovery Expectations - Management expects margins to be above 5% for all segments, with the Intelligent Infrastructure segment showing the most growth potential [51] - The Connected Living segment is driven by consumer demand, with Digital Commerce expected to be a high-margin growth driver [51] Question: AI-Related Revenue Expectations - AI-related revenue guidance was increased to $6.5 billion, with $400 million driven by data cloud infrastructure and $100 million by semi-capital equipment [52] Question: Capital Allocation and M&A - The company plans to allocate 80% of free cash flow to share buybacks, with the remaining 20% for M&A, focusing on capabilities in healthcare and Intelligent Infrastructure [55][113] - The Mikros acquisition was focused on engineering capabilities rather than direct revenue, with potential for significant future growth in the datacenter ecosystem [56] Question: Hyperscale Customer Relationships - The company is deepening its relationship with its largest hyperscale customer, winning new business and expanding into silicon photonics [60][61] Question: Inventory Management - Inventory is expected to remain within the 55-60 days range, with lower levels expected in the second half of the year [64] Question: US Manufacturing Footprint - The company has expanded its US manufacturing footprint, with the ability to quickly ramp up production and adapt to customer needs [69][70] Question: Impact of Tariffs - Tariffs are expected to be a pass-through cost, with the company well-positioned to handle any shifts in manufacturing from Mexico to the US [76][78] Question: EV Market and Tax Credit Impact - The company is cautious about the EV market, with potential impacts from the repeal of EV tax credits, but expects to navigate the transition between EV and hybrid platforms [93][104] Question: Cloud and AI Growth Drivers - The $1.5 billion increase in AI-related revenue is driven by cloud, data center infrastructure, and semi-capital equipment, with significant growth expected in these areas [105] Question: Margin Impact from Cloud and Data Center Growth - The cloud and data center infrastructure business is not dilutive to margins, with semi-capital equipment margins above enterprise levels [110][111]

Jabil, Inc. (JBL) reported healthy first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with both the bottom and top lines surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the company reported a top-line contraction year over year, owing to weakness in some verticals.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Healthy traction in the data center infrastructure, cloud and digital commerce end markets is a tailwind.Net IncomeNet income on a GAAP basis in the quarter was $100 million or 88 cents pe ...

Key TakeawaysJabil exceeded profit and sales estimates in the first quarter since announcing a restructuring.The company credits the results on increased end-markets demand for its cloud, data center infrastructure, and digital commerce products. Jabil raised its full-year earnings and revenue guidance. Jabil (JBL) shares jumped about 9% Wednesday after the manufacturer of circuit boards posted better-than-expected results and boosted its guidance after announcing a restructuring plan earlier this year. Th ...

Jabil (JBL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.87 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.60 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 6.95%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this electronics manufacturer would post earnings of $2.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.30, delivering a surprise of 3.14%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...

Financial Performance - Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $7.0 billion, a decrease from $8.4 billion in the same period last year[3]. - U.S. GAAP operating income was reported at $197 million, down from $303 million year-over-year[20]. - The company reported a net income of $100 million for the first quarter, down from $194 million year-over-year[20]. - Net income for the three months ended November 30, 2024, was $100 million, a decrease of 48.5% compared to $194 million for the same period in 2023[22]. - Core operating income (Non-GAAP) decreased to $347 million, down 30.4% from $499 million year-over-year[23]. - Diluted earnings per share (U.S. GAAP) decreased to $0.88, down 40.1% from $1.47 in the previous year[23]. Earnings and Cash Flow - Core diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) reached $2.00, compared to $1.47 in the previous year[3][20]. - Adjusted free cash flow generation is expected to be robust at $1.2 billion for the fiscal year[3][7]. - Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) increased to $226 million, compared to $173 million for the same period last year, representing a 30.6% increase[25]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $312 million, down 30.3% from $448 million in the prior year[25]. Outlook and Projections - The company anticipates approximately $27.3 billion in net revenue for fiscal year 2025, with core operating margins of 5.4%[3][7]. - Second quarter fiscal year 2025 outlook for net revenue is projected between $6.1 billion and $6.7 billion[5]. - Core diluted earnings per share for the second quarter is expected to range from $1.60 to $2.00[5]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $13.228 billion from $12.791 billion as of August 31, 2024[18]. - Total liabilities rose to $16.178 billion from $15.614 billion[18]. Cash Management - Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $2,058 million, an increase from $1,550 million at the end of the same period last year[22]. - The company experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $143 million, compared to a decrease of $254 million in the prior year[22]. - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $136 million, compared to $75 million in the same period last year[22]. - Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions was $63 million, slightly up from $59 million year-over-year[22]. Restructuring Charges - The company incurred restructuring and related charges of $83 million during the quarter, down from $127 million in the same period last year[23].

Jabil Inc. JBL will release its first-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on Wednesday, Dec. 18.Analysts expect the Saint Petersburg, Florida-based retailer to report quarterly earnings at $1.88 per share, down from $2.60 per share in the year-ago period. Jabil projects quarterly revenue of $6.61 billion, compared to $8.39 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.On Sept. 26, Jabil reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.96 billion, down by 17.7% year-on-year, beating the an ...

Jabil Inc. (JBL) is set to release first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Dec. 18, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 3.14%. It pulled off a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.37%, on average.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The leading global supplier of electronic manufacturing services is likely to have witnessed a revenue contraction year over year in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Soft d ...

The electronics manufacturing space is at an interesting juncture, with enormous focus on developing advanced technologies in AI, and building the future of technology, there is a massive opportunity out there for companies with the right strategy. Jabil (Gordon is a freelance investment writer from Glasgow, Scotland. With a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, he also works in Asset Management, and runs a financial education company called Oak Investing with a wide following across 40 countries. With a pas ...

In the latest trading session, Jabil (JBL) closed at $135.19, marking a -0.47% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.25%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.29%, and the Nasdaq, a techheavy index, added 0.97%. Heading into today, shares of the electronics manufacturer had gained 6.39% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.06% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.51% in that time. The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance ...

In the latest market close, Jabil (JBL) reached $128.29, with a +0.02% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.39% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.13%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.6%.Heading into today, shares of the electronics manufacturer had gained 1.55% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.59% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.06% in that time.Investors will be eagerly watching for the perform ...