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Jabil Circuit (JBL) Earnings Unaffected by Investigation and CEO Transition, FY2025 Outlook Withdrawn

  • Jabil has withdrawn its FY2025 Outlook following a CEO transition. Currently, their predictions for core EPS range from $1.65 to $2.05, and they anticipate a net revenue of $6.2 billion to $6.8 billion. Core operating profit is expected to lie between $325 million and $385 million.
  • Following an investigation, Michael Dastoor has been appointed as CEO. He had previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO. Gregory Hebard, who was formerly Senior Vice President and Treasurer, has been named the new CFO.
  • The company confirmed that the aforementioned leadership transitions do not impact financial reporting.
  • Plans have been made to use most of the net proceeds obtained from the Mobility business sale for share repurchases.
  • Jabil has decided to withdraw its fiscal year 2025 guidance. This decision was influenced by the current visibility in certain end markets, coupled with the unexpected CEO transition.
  • The investment outlook for Jabil includes eight buys, two holds, and zero sells.

Jabil Circuit on Smartkarma

On Smartkarma, independent analyst Baptista Research has provided insightful coverage on Jabil Circuit, a company making strides in the technology sector. In their report titled “Jabil Inc.: What Are Its Latest Advancements In AI? – Major Drivers,” Baptista Research highlights Jabil Inc.’s achievement of approximately $6.8 billion in revenue during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. This performance aligns well with the company’s guidance across most of its businesses, indicating a strong performance trajectory.

Another report by Baptista Research titled “Jabil Inc.: Can The Retronix Acquisition Be A Game Changer? – Major Drivers” delves into Jabil Inc.’s recent financial performance. While the company exhibited mixed results in the previous quarter, with revenues slightly below analyst consensus, it surpassed Wall Street’s earnings expectations. Core operating income reached $499 million, a notable 6% of revenue and a significant 120 basis points increase year-over-year. With cash flows from operations at $448 million and adjusted free cash flow of $173 million, Jabil Circuit‘s strategic moves like the Retronix acquisition are being closely watched by analysts for their potential impact on the company’s future.


A look at Jabil Circuit Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, Jabil Circuit has a mixed outlook for the long term. The company scores well in Growth with a score of 5, indicating strong potential for expansion and development in the future. This suggests that Jabil Circuit may be well-positioned to capitalize on new opportunities and drive growth in its industry.

However, the company receives lower scores in other key areas such as Value, Dividend, Resilience, and Momentum, with scores ranging from 2 to 3. This indicates that Jabil Circuit may face challenges in terms of its valuation, dividend payout, ability to weather economic downturns, and overall market momentum. Investors may need to carefully consider these factors when evaluating the company’s long-term prospects.

Summary: Jabil Circuit, Inc. is an electronic manufacturing services provider catering to various international electronics markets. The company offers a range of services including circuit design, board design, assembly, repair, and warranty services across different sectors such as communications, personal computer, consumer electronics, and automotive industries.


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