Jabil (JBL, $68.33) beats fiscal Q1 earnings expectations; boosts 2023 forecast
Jabil posted its first quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations, and also raised its full-year outlook on expectations of strong demand.
The manufacturing services company’s adjusted EPS came in at $2.31 for the three months through Nov. 30, topping the Street's expectations of $2.24.
Revenue rose to $9.64 billion, from $8.57 billion in the year-ago quarter, and beating the Street's forecast of $9.29 billion. The diversified manufacturing segment revenue grew +8% to $5.1 billion, while the electronics business climbed +18% to $4.5 billion.
Jabil expects adjusted profit of $8.40 a share for fiscal 2023, an upward revision of +$0.25 from its prior guidance, and higher than consensus forecast of $8.27 (based on Capital IQ data, as reported in MT NewsWires). The manufacturing services company also reaffirmed its revenue outlook of $34.5 billion.
Demand across most end markets remains "extremely resilient," and continues to benefit from "strong secular tailwinds," Chief Financial Officer Michael Dastoor mentioned in an earnings call, (according to a Capital IQ transcript).
"We feel the outlook for our business is solid and expect demand across many of our end markets to remain strong with year-over-year revenue growth at an enterprise level to be approximately 3% for (fiscal 2023) despite an assumed economic slowdown in the second half of the fiscal year." Dastoor added. Automotive revenue growth is on track to be more than 40%, and health care and industrial businesses are expected to grow in double-digits, alongwith strong gains in 5G wireless, as indicated by Dastoor.
JBL's RSI Oscillator peaks and leaves overbought zone
The 10-day RSI Oscillator for JBL moved out of overbought territory on January 27, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In of the 38 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 59 cases where JBL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 21, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JBL as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for JBL turned negative on January 29, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JBL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JBL advanced for three days, in of 344 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 267 cases where JBL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. JBL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (11.186) is normal, around the industry mean (3.630). P/E Ratio (15.370) is within average values for comparable stocks, (69.378). JBL's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.177). JBL has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.002) as compared to the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (0.709) is also within normal values, averaging (4.010).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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