Jabil(US:JBL)2025-12-17 12:31Financial Performance - Jabil reported net revenue of $8.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, a 19% increase from $6.994 billion in the same period last year[18]. - Core operating income (Non-GAAP) for the quarter was $454 million, with core diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) at $2.85, reflecting strong operational performance[6]. - The company raised its fiscal year 2026 outlook to a net revenue target of $32.4 billion, with a core operating margin (Non-GAAP) of 5.7% and core diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) of $11.55[5]. - For the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, Jabil expects net revenue between $7.5 billion and $8.0 billion, with core diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) projected to be between $2.27 and $2.67[4]. - Jabil's net income for the first quarter was $146 million, up from $100 million year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share increasing to $1.35 from $0.88[18]. - Net income for the three months ended November 30, 2025, was $146 million, compared to $100 million for the same period in 2024, representing a 46% increase[20]. - Operating income (U.S. GAAP) increased to $283 million in Q1 2025 from $197 million in Q1 2024, a growth of 43.6%[21]. - Core operating income (Non-GAAP) rose to $454 million, up from $347 million year-over-year, reflecting a 30.8% increase[21]. - Diluted earnings per share (U.S. GAAP) increased to $1.35 from $0.88, a growth of 53.4%[21]. Cash Flow and Assets - Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) is expected to exceed $1.3 billion for fiscal year 2026, supporting ongoing investments and shareholder returns[5]. - Jabil's total assets increased to $19.276 billion as of November 30, 2025, up from $18.543 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year[16]. - The company maintained strong free cash flow expectations while focusing on profitable growth and margin expansion[3]. - Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) for the three months ended November 30, 2025, was $272 million, compared to $226 million in the prior year, marking a 20.4% increase[23]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $323 million, slightly up from $312 million in the same quarter last year[23]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to $1,572 million from $2,058 million year-over-year, a decline of 23.5%[20]. Restructuring and Charges - The company incurred $76 million in restructuring, severance, and related charges during the three months ended November 30, 2025[21]. - The company recorded $15 million in acquisition and divestiture-related charges during the three months ended November 30, 2025[21]. - The company reported a net cash used in financing activities of $503 million, compared to $312 million in the same period last year[20]. Growth Drivers - Jabil's Intelligent Infrastructure segment is a key growth driver, benefiting from increased demand in cloud, data center infrastructure, and networking[3].