Stock Surge at Jabil: Strong Quarterly Figures Boost Shares

Shares of electronics manufacturing services provider Jabil increased by 2.1% in the morning trading session after the company announced its fourth-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, which exceeded analysts' expectations. Jabil reported revenue of $8.3 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $7.6 billion. The adjusted earnings per share were $3.29, also above the forecast of $2.92. According to the company's CEO, the strong performance was due to demand in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector within data centers and networks. For fiscal year 2026, Jabil projected revenue of approximately $31.3 billion and core earnings of $11.00 per share. These figures exceeded market expectations. Analysts responded positively to the results and outlook. Stifel reaffirmed its buy recommendation, while Barclays raised the price target for the stock from $223 to $267. After the initial price jump, the shares cooled to $215.68, corresponding to an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous closing price. Interestingly, Jabil's stock is volatile, with eleven movements of more than 5% in the last year. This suggests that the market considers this news significant but not business-changing. It's also noteworthy that Jabil has risen by 51% since the beginning of the year and is trading near its 52-week high of $234.45 from September 2025. Investors who invested $1,000 in Jabil five years ago now have a value of $6,364 in their portfolio.