Company Performance - Jabil (JBL) closed at $218.56, reflecting a -2.07% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.6% [1] - Over the past month, Jabil's shares have decreased by 1.26%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 4.45% and the S&P 500 increased by 2.25% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Jabil's upcoming EPS is projected at $2.92, indicating a 26.96% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $7.6 billion, reflecting a 9.17% rise from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $9.39 per share and revenue of $29.15 billion for the full year, representing year-over-year changes of +10.6% and +0.93%, respectively [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate optimism about Jabil's business and profitability [3][4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Jabil currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with a historical average annual return of +25% for 1 stocks since 1988 [5] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.21% over the past month [5] - Jabil's Forward P/E ratio is 23.78, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 21.71 [6] Industry Context - Jabil has a PEG ratio of 1.44, matching the average PEG ratio of the Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry [7] - The Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 9, placing it in the top 4% of over 250 industries [8]
Jabil (JBL) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note