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Jabil (JBL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$145.00 +4.56 (+3.25%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

Jabil - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Jabil in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for JBL.

Consensus Price Target

$153.17
5.63% Upside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jabil, the average price target is $153.17. The highest price target for JBL is $179.00, while the lowest price target for JBL is $133.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.63% from the current price of $145.00.
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JBL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$153.17$143.50$139.88$133.88
Forecasted Upside5.63% Upside10.04% Upside22.74% Upside4.68% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy

JBL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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JBL Price Targets by Month

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Jabil Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJabilComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.69
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.63% Upside265.03% Upside14.52% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/20/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$157.00 ➝ $179.00+27.46%
12/19/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $160.00+13.98%
12/19/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$128.00 ➝ $152.00+5.78%
12/18/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$136.00 ➝ $145.00-1.77%
9/27/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $150.00+18.44%
9/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$137.00 ➝ $133.00+24.73%
3/19/2024Argus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/11/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$120.00 ➝ $160.00+19.11%
6/16/2023VNET Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
6/16/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$110.00 ➝ $125.00+19.46%

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Should I Buy Jabil Stock? JBL Pros and Cons Explained

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Jabil
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Jabil Inc.:

  • Jabil Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.30, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.22, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The current stock price of Jabil Inc. is approximately $135.64, reflecting a solid market position and investor confidence.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.39% of Jabil Inc.'s stock, suggesting strong institutional support and confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Jabil Inc. has a market capitalization of $15.31 billion, which positions it as a significant player in the technology sector, providing stability and growth potential.
  • The company has demonstrated a robust return on equity of 42.64%, indicating efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits.

Jabil
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Jabil Inc. for these reasons:

  • Jabil Inc. experienced a revenue decline of 17.7% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66, indicating a higher level of debt relative to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling shares worth over $5 million recently, which might signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.31, which, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fairly valued, limiting upside potential.
  • Jabil Inc. has a quick ratio of 0.72, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it suggests the company may not have enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.

JBL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jabil is $153.17, with a high forecast of $179.00 and a low forecast of $133.00.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jabil in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JBL shares.

According to analysts, Jabil's stock has a predicted upside of 5.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Jabil has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Stifel Nicolaus, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Jabil more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Jabil is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how JBL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:JBL) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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