Stifel analyst raised the price target on Jabil (NYSE: JBL) shares to $150.00 (from $140.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Jabil is anticipated to uphold its fiscal year 2025 sales and earnings per share (EPS) targets of $27 billion and $8.65, respectively. Growth is projected to accelerate in the second half of the fiscal year, driven by sectors such as datacenter/cloud, capital equipment, as well as a recovery in renewable energy and healthcare.
The company generated $28.88 billion in revenue over the last twelve months, and InvestingPro analysis indicates it's trading at an attractive P/E ratio relative to its near-term earnings growth potential. The company generated $28.88 billion in revenue over the last twelve months, and InvestingPro analysis indicates it's trading at an attractive P/E ratio relative to its near-term earnings growth potential.
The adjustment in Jabil's forward estimates comes ahead of the company's first quarter fiscal year 2025 (November quarter) earnings results, scheduled for December 12. The revision reflects a more pronounced seasonality in Jabil's business following the exit from its mobility sector earlier this year.
InvestingPro analysis reveals that 5 analysts have revised their earnings downward for the upcoming period, offering crucial insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report. The company's management had indicated in the last earnings call that they expect fiscal year 2025 profitability to be more heavily weighted towards the second half of the year, with an approximate 40-60 split. This expected distribution was not previously factored into Stifel's model.
Despite the changes, Jabil is anticipated to uphold its fiscal year 2025 sales and earnings per share (EPS) targets of $27 billion and $8.65, respectively. Growth is projected to accelerate in the second half of the fiscal year, driven by sectors such as datacenter/cloud, capital equipment, as well as a recovery in renewable energy and healthcare.
Stifel also retains its fiscal year 2026 EPS estimate for Jabil at $10.07. The raised price target of $150 is based on 15 times Stifel's fiscal year 2026 EPS estimate. This update provides investors with a revised outlook on Jabil's financial trajectory as it adapts to changes in its business structure and market conditions.
In other recent news, Jabil Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, with Q4 revenues hitting $7 billion. The company also completed a $2.5 billion share repurchase program and announced a new $1 billion buyback plan for fiscal year 2025. The company's projections for Q1 FY '25 revenues are between $6.3 billion and $6.9 billion, with core earnings per share estimated at $1.65 to $2.05.
Jabil Inc. has also made strategic advancements, including the acquisition of Mikros Technologies LLC, aiming to enhance its data center solutions and address thermal management needs in sectors like AI, energy storage, and electric vehicles.
The company has restructured into three segments: Regulated Industries, Intelligent Infrastructure, and Connected Living & Digital Commerce. Furthermore, Jabil has divested its Mobility business for $2.2 billion, returning much of the proceeds to shareholders.
In collaboration with Axiado Corporation, Jabil Inc. has announced the development of new server solutions aimed at enhancing security for cloud and data-center environments. These servers, conforming to Open Compute Project standards, feature advanced AI-driven cybersecurity.
Lastly, Jabil Inc. has approved amendments to its bylaws, lowering the ownership threshold required for shareholders to call a special meeting, a move seen as enhancing shareholder rights and improving corporate governance practices. These are the recent developments that have unfolded.
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