Jabil Outperforms Sector with 1.11% Gain and Q1 EPS Expected to Jump 32%
Jabil shares rose 1.11%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.1% gain and surging 1.31% over the past month versus a 4.05% sector loss. The upcoming quarter expects EPS of $2.56 (up 31.96% YoY) on $7.75B revenue, while full-year forecasts call for $11.58 per share and $32.42B revenue.
1. Share Performance
Jabil shares rose 1.11% on the latest trading day, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.1% advance and the Dow’s 0.07% gain. Over the past month, the stock has climbed 1.31%, while the Computer and Technology sector fell 4.05% and the S&P 500 lost 1.43%.
2. Upcoming Earnings Forecast
For the next quarter, analysts forecast EPS of $2.56, marking a 31.96% year-over-year increase, and revenue of $7.75 billion, up 15.21% from the prior year. Full-year projections call for earnings of $11.58 per share (up 18.77%) on $32.42 billion in revenue (up 8.8% YoY).
3. Analysts’ Estimates and Valuation
Jabil holds a forward P/E of 21.98, trading below the industry average of 24.02, and a PEG ratio of 1.49 versus the sector’s 1.03. Recent upward analyst revisions reflect growing confidence in near-term business trends.