Jabil Director Offloads $126,000 in Stock, Reducing Stake by 1.45%
Jabil director Anousheh Ansari sold 500 shares on January 15 at an average price of $252, netting $126,000. After the sale, her stake fell by 1.45% to 33,900 shares valued at $8.54 million.
1. Director Ansari’s Insider Sales Activity
On January 13, Jabil director Anousheh Ansari sold 500 shares of company stock in a single transaction valued at $120,000. This sale was disclosed in an SEC filing and represents part of a series of disposals by Ansari over the past two months. Notably, she also sold 500 shares on January 15 for $126,000 and 1,500 shares on December 19 for $337,500, bringing her aggregate sales during this period to $583,500.
2. Impact on Director’s Ownership Stake
Following the January 13 sale, Ansari’s direct holding in Jabil decreased by 1.43%, leaving her with 34,400 shares. At current valuations, her remaining position is worth approximately $8.26 million. Investors often view clustered insider sales as a potential signal of caution, although Ansari’s overall stake remains substantial and well-aligned with management’s long-term interests.
3. Recent Quarterly Performance and Guidance
Jabil reported quarterly EPS of $2.85, beating consensus by $0.15, and revenue of $8.31 billion, topping forecasts by $240 million. Year-over-year revenue growth was 18.7%, driven by strength in advanced automotive solutions and high-margin services. Management set full-year guidance at 11.55 EPS and second-quarter guidance between 2.27 and 2.67 EPS, reflecting confidence in continued demand across healthcare, clean technology and telecom segments.
4. Analyst Ratings and Institutional Positioning
Wall Street sentiment remains positive, with two firms assigning strong-buy ratings and six firms maintaining buy recommendations. Consensus target stands at approximately 264. Institutional investors own 93.39% of shares, with major new stakes established by GFG Capital, First Horizon and True Wealth Design, each adding positions ranging from $26,000 to $33,000 in recent quarters. Meanwhile, larger funds such as Norges Bank and Arrowstreet Capital increased holdings by several hundred million dollars during the past year.