Jabil (JBL) closed at $127.30 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.29% move from the prior day.
This contract electronics manufacturer has been struggling due to weakness in certain end markets, but the bigger picture appears to be bright.
The acquisition will boost JBL's commercial prospects in several end markets, including AI native data centers, semiconductors, battery systems, electric vehicles and more.
Jabil's Q4 earnings beat expectations: revenue was $400 million above the midpoint of guidance. The stock jumped 11.7% but is still 20% below its all-time high. JBL has successfully diversified away from its legacy low-margin Apple business. Margins are improved and for FY2024 JBL generated more than $1 billion in free cash flow. Despite ongoing challenges in some of its operating segments, the Company's strong balance sheet and strategic restructuring position it well for future growth.
Jabil (JBL) shares soared Thursday after the circuit board manufacturer posted better-than-expected results on artificial intelligence (AI) demand, authorized a stock buyback program, and launched a restructuring that includes job cuts.
Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call September 26, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Berry - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications Greg Hebard - Chief Financial Officer Steve Borges - Head, Regulated Industries Matt Crowley - Head, Intelligent Infrastructure Andy Priestley - Head, Connected Living & Digital Commerce Mike Dastoor - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Ruplu Bhattacharya - Bank of America George Wang - Barclays Steven Fox - Fox Advisors Melissa Fairbanks - Raymond James David Vogt - UBS Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Matt Sheerin - Stifel Samik Chatterjee - JPMorgan Chase & Company Adam Berry Good morning, and welcome to Jabil's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call. It's also our 7th Annual Virtual Investor Briefing.
JBL reports a top-line decline year over year in fourth-quarter fiscal 2024, owing to soft demand in several end markets. Strong growth in free cash flow is a tailwind.
Jabil (JBL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.30 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.45 per share a year ago.
Jabil Inc. to take up to $200 million in restructuring charges for a head-count reduction, with more details to come.
Jabil Inc. JBL will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Jabil announces expansion of its silicon photonics capabilities to support the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud and AI data centers.
JBL is expected to report a revenue decline year over year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, owing to weakness in multiple verticals.