Jabil (JBL) stock
Information Technology · Electronic Manufacturing Services
Jabil (JBL) is an Electronic Manufacturing Services company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. As of October 23, 2026, JBL closed at $273.97, a market capitalization of $28.21 billion, the 332nd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $35.95 billion in revenue (+29% year over year) and $1.31 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 28.1x trailing earnings and 12.4x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +32.8% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +35.2% a year
- 52-week range: $189.60 – $428.93
- Gross margin 9.2%, operating margin 5.8%
- Dividend yield: 0.12%
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 58th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
JBL price chart
1Y price change: +32.6% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL | -11.3% | +20.2% | +32.8% | +30.4% | +35.2% | +29.7% | +19.3% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1993.
JBL key statistics
- Market cap
- $28.2B
- #332 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 28.1x
- Forward P/E
- 12.4x
- EPS (TTM)
- $9.75
- Revenue (TTM)
- $36.0B
- +29%
- Free cash flow
- $1.3B
- Gross margin
- 9.2%
- Operating margin
- 5.8%
- Return on equity
- 66.4%
- Dividend yield
- 0.12%
- 52-week range
- $189.60 – $428.93
- Beta
- 1.29
- Price / sales
- 0.8x
- EV / EBITDA
- 12.3x
- Debt / equity
- 2.68x
- Employees
- 140,000
JBL report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth28.6%A
- Gross margin9.2%F
- Operating margin5.8%D
- FCF margin3.6%D
- Return on equity66.4%A
- Net debt / EBITDA1.0xC
- Forward P/E12.4xA
- PEG ratio0.8xA
- Shareholder yield3.9%B
- Share count change / yr-6.8%A
Jabil financials
Revenue went from $19.1B in fiscal 2017 to $36.0B in fiscal 2026, growing 7.3% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.1B | $22.1B | $25.3B | $27.3B | $29.3B | $33.5B | $34.7B | $28.9B | $29.8B | $36.0B |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $2.7B | $2.6B | $3.3B |
| Operating income | $410.2M | $542.2M | $701.0M | $500.0M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $2.0B | $1.2B | $1.7B |
| Net income | $129.1M | $86.3M | $287.0M | $54.0M | $696.0M | $996.0M | $818.0M | $1.4B | $657.0M | $1.0B |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.69 | $0.49 | $1.81 | $0.35 | $4.58 | $6.90 | $6.02 | $11.17 | $5.92 | $9.75 |
| Free cash flow | -$2.2B | -$2.1B | $188.0M | $274.0M | $274.0M | $266.0M | $704.0M | $932.0M | $1.2B | $1.4B |
| Buybacks | $306.6M | $450.3M | $350.0M | $215.0M | $428.0M | $696.0M | $487.0M | $2.5B | $1.0B | $1.1B |
| Dividends paid | $60.0M | $57.8M | $52.0M | $50.0M | $50.0M | $48.0M | $45.0M | $42.0M | $36.0M | $35.0M |
| Diluted shares | 185.8M | 175.0M | 158.6M | 155.3M | 152.1M | 144.4M | 135.9M | 124.3M | 110.9M | 106.9M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into JBL?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $30.8B and $1.3B of trailing free cash flow, Jabil needs to grow free cash flow about 14.7% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 38.1% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 46.3x vs. median 18.3x (10th–90th percentile 11.0x–58.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
JBL dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.12%
- Annual dividend
- $0.32
- Years of increases
- —
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 0.0%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 4%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
JBL analyst price targets
9 analysts' average 12-month target is $425.00 (+55% vs. $273.97). Targets range from $365.00 to $475.00. 90% rate it a buy.
JBL earnings
Next report: December 16, 2026. Jabil has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $4.08 | $4.40 | +8.0% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $3.12 | $3.16 | +1.4% |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $2.51 | $2.69 | +7.2% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $2.73 | $2.85 | +4.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $2.95 | $3.29 | +11.7% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $2.32 | $2.55 | +9.8% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $1.83 | $1.94 | +6.2% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.88 | $2.00 | +6.5% |
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JBL news
- Jabil (JBL) Could Be 36% Undervalued As Earnings Expectations Improve · Oct 25, 2026
- Can Jabil (JBL) Still Be A Bargain After Its AI Venture? · Oct 25, 2026
- Is Earnings Growth Outlook Altering The Investment Case For Jabil (JBL)? · Oct 25, 2026
- Jabil (JBL) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know · Oct 23, 2026
- Jabil Declares Quarterly Dividend · Oct 22, 2026
JBL stock FAQ
What is JBL's market cap?
Jabil's market capitalization is $28.21 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 332nd in the S&P 500.
What is JBL's P/E ratio?
JBL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.1x and a forward P/E of 12.4x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 18.3x.
Does JBL pay a dividend?
Yes. Jabil pays $0.32 per share a year, a 0.12% yield. Dividends grew 0.0% a year over the last five years.
How much has JBL stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, JBL returned +32.8% over one year, +35.2% a year over five years, +29.7% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is JBL stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Jabil must grow free cash flow about 15% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 38% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the JBL price target?
9 analysts cover JBL with an average 12-month price target of $425.00, +55% from the current price. 90% of them rate it a buy.
When does JBL report earnings?
Jabil is expected to report earnings on December 16, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Jabil have?
Jabil has about 140,000 full-time employees, or $256,814 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology