Jabil(US:JBL)2025-12-17 14:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q1 was $8.3 billion, at the high end of guidance, with core operating income of $454 million and a core operating margin of 5.5% [4][5] - Core diluted earnings per share for Q1 was $2.85, at the upper end of guidance, while GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.35 [4][5] - The company ended the quarter with a net debt to core EBITDA ratio of 1.2 times and cash balances of $1.6 billion [7] Performance by Business Segment - Regulated industries generated $3.1 billion in revenue, up 4% year over year, with a core operating margin of 5.8% [5][14] - Intelligent Infrastructure revenue was $3.9 billion, driven by strength in cloud and data center infrastructure, with a core operating margin of 5.2% [5][12] - Connected Living and Digital Commerce revenue was $1.4 billion, with a core operating margin of 5.5% [6][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Intelligent Infrastructure is expected to see revenue growth of 42% year over year in Q2, driven by strong demand across various sectors [8][12] - Regulated industries are projected to generate $2.78 billion in revenue for Q2, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase [8] - Connected Living and Digital Commerce revenue is expected to decline by 10% in Q2 due to planned program attrition [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on margin expansion, capital efficiency, and sustained cash generation, with a strong emphasis on AI-related revenue growth [9][16] - The acquisition of Hanley Energy is expected to enhance capabilities in modular power distribution and energy systems for next-generation data centers [12][49] - The company anticipates a diversified revenue mix, with Intelligent Infrastructure leading growth, and expects to raise full-year guidance for revenue and core EPS [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the diversified portfolio and the ability to navigate changing market conditions [9][17] - The outlook for fiscal 2026 has been raised, with expectations of approximately $32.4 billion in revenue, an increase of $1.1 billion from prior estimates [16] - Management noted that all three segments are contributing to the better-than-expected performance, with Intelligent Infrastructure showing particularly strong results [11][17] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $300 million of shares under its existing share repurchase authorization during Q1 [7] - The core tax rate for Q2 and the full year is expected to be 21% [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the new wins in the intelligent infrastructure space? - Management highlighted that the intelligent infrastructure segment is outperforming, with significant revenue increases driven by recent program wins and strong demand in cloud and data center infrastructure [22][23] Question: What are the prospects for operating margins in fiscal 2027? - Management indicated that while they are focused on FY26, they feel optimistic about achieving above 6% operating margins in FY27, driven by better mix and capacity utilization [27][28] Question: How is the healthcare business expected to evolve? - Management noted that the healthcare business remains solid, with ongoing demand across various platforms, and they are actively pursuing M&A opportunities to enhance capabilities [39][40] Question: What is the outlook for the automotive segment? - Management remains cautiously optimistic about the automotive segment, expecting potential upside in 2027 and 2028 as they continue to invest in powertrain-agnostic technologies [55][56] Question: Can you discuss the impact of the Hanley acquisition? - Management emphasized that the Hanley acquisition will enhance their capabilities in power and energy management solutions, providing a platform for ongoing revenue streams [49][50]