Jabil에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Jabil의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

Jabil (NYSE:JBL) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

Jabil

Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.

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수요일(18일) 아침 미국 주식 선물이 상승하고 있는 가운데, 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 주식은 다음과 같다. 제너럴 밀스, 워딩턴 엔터프라이즈, 자빌, 어플라이드 DNA 및 마이크론

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자빌(NYSE:JBL) 12월 18일 수요일 개장 전에 1분기 재무 실적을 발표할 예정이다.애널리스트들은 플로리다주 세인트피터스버그에 본사를 둔 자빌의 주당순이익은 1.88달러로 전년 동기의 2.60달러보다 줄어들 것으로 예상한다.

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Jabil shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 guidance.

On Wednesday, Jabil Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;JBL) reported first-quarter revenue of $6.99 billion, down by 16.6% year-on-year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42550964/jabil-posts-strong-first-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of $6.61 billion</a>.&nbsp;
The print manufacturing company&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $2.00 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $1.88</a>. The stock price gained after the print.
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Segments: Regulated Industries <a target="_blank" href="https://investors.jabil.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenue declined&nbsp;by</a> 7% Y/Y, Intelligent Infrastructure revenue grew by&nbsp;5% Y/Y, and Connected Living &amp; Digital Commerce revenue decreased by 46% Y/Y.
As of November 30, 2024, the company held $2.06 billion in cash and equivalents. Operating cash flow for the quarter totaled $312 million, with an adjusted free cash flow of $226 million.
CEO Mike Dastoor attributed the quarterly performance to incremental strength in the company&#8217;s Cloud, Data Center Infrastructure, and Digital Commerce end-markets.
Q2 Outlook: Jabil expects first-quarter revenue of $6.1 billion – $6.7 billion (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus: $6.27 billion</a>) and adjusted EPS to $1.60 – $2.00 (consensus: $1.79).
FY25 guidance: The company expects revenue of $27.3 billion (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41045374/jabils-q4-earnings-beat-1b-buyback-fy25-guidance-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior $27.0 billion</a>) versus consensus of $27.03 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.75 (prior $8.65) versus estimate of $8.69.
Jabil&nbsp;stock gained 5% year-to-date. In November, on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/41847971/jim-cramer-this-tech-stock-is-a-buy-sofi-technologies-is-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">encouraged investors to</a> buy shares of Jabil, calling it &#8220;a great company.&#8221;
Price Action: JBL stock is up 10.60% at $148.10 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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Jabil Q1 Earnings: Revenue And EPS Beat, Cloud and Data Center Growth, Raises Annual Outlook

Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook:
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Net revenue</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$27.3 billion</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Core operating margin (Non-GAAP)</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">5.4%</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Core diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$8.75 per diluted share</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1.2 billion</td>
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Jabil Expects FY25 Revenue Of $27.3B (Prior $27B) Vs $27.03B Est, Adj EPS Of $8.75 (Prior $8.65) Vs $8.69 Est

Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook:
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Net revenue</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$6.1 billion to $6.7 billion</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• U.S. GAAP operating income</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$183 million to $263 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$0.69 to $1.27 per diluted share</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Core operating income (Non-GAAP)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$286 million to $346 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">• Core diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1.60 to $2.00 per diluted share</td>
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Jabil Expects Q2 Revenue Of $6.1B-$6.7B Vs $6.27B Est, Adj EPS Of $1.60-$2.00 Vs $1.79 Est

Jabil shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 EPS and revenues.

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Jabil Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $2.00 Beats $1.88 Estimate, Sales $6.994B Beat $6.608B Estimate

U.S. stock futures climbed on Wednesday in premarket hours as Wall Street awaits the Federal Reserve&#8217;s final interest rate decision for 2024 and its monetary policy forecasts for 2025.
On Tuesday, the Dow Jones index fell for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42546507/dow-records-longest-losing-streak-since-1978-nvidia-declines-fear-greed-index-in-neutral-zone">ninth session in a row</a> to record its longest losing streak since 1978.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.40% and 4.25%, respectively. The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its decision later in the day after a two-day meeting.
It is widely expected to announce another interest rate reduction at the conclusion of their meeting on Wednesday. Expectations of a 25 basis point rate cut rose to 95.4%, from 58.7% a month ago, according <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
If the Fed cuts rates, it would be the third consecutive cut, bringing the federal funds rate down from its current level of 4.50% to 4.75%. Following the meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell&#8217;s remarks will be closely scrutinized by market participants.
Investors will receive another critical economic data point on Friday with the release of the November personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation index. This release follows other inflation indicators that suggest price increases accelerated in November.
Prior to that, GDP revisions on Thursday will reveal whether the economy maintained the previously estimated 2.8% growth rate for the third quarter.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.24%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.28%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.24%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.49%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.25% to $605.80 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.24% to $537.09, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From The Last Session
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42546507/dow-records-longest-losing-streak-since-1978-nvidia-declines-fear-greed-index-in-neutral-zone">Dow Jones Industrial Average </a>extended its losing streak to nine consecutive sessions on Tuesday, its longest downturn since 1978. This negative trend weighed on the broader U.S. stock market.
While Tesla shares rallied after a positive analyst upgrade, Nvidia experienced a slight decline.
On the economic front, U.S. retail sales exceeded expectations in November, suggesting increased consumer spending. However, industrial production contracted, signaling a slowdown in manufacturing activity.
The S&amp;P 500 saw a broad-based decline, with industrials, energy, and financials leading the losses. Consumer discretionary stocks, on the other hand, bucked the trend and closed higher.
At the close of trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had fallen by approximately 268 points to 43,449.90. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also ended the day lower, declining by 0.39% and 0.32%, respectively.
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<td>20,109.06</td>
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<td>-0.39%</td>
<td>6,050.61</td>
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<td>-0.61%</td>
<td>43,449.90</td>
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<td>-1.18%</td>
<td>2,334.08</td>
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Insights From Analysts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average index last saw a nine-day fall for the first time since February 1978, according to FactSet data. However, the index has seen steeper crashes in a single day as compared to the cumulative erosion it has witnessed over these nine days.
Dow Jones has fallen nearly 3.47% to 43,449.90 points over the last nine days since Dec. 4, when it was at 45,014.04 points.
&#8220;Since 1900, I see 267 times it lost more than 3.47% in a single day,&#8221; said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Research.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1869205905780388184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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According to BlackRock, the global economy is undergoing a transformation that could keep shifting the long-term economic trend. They suggest that investors should shift to distinct drivers of risk and return.
&#8220;That creates a wide range of potential outcomes and a need to use scenarios to guide portfolio construction, we think. Government bonds have become a less reliable cushion against risk asset selloffs in this new regime. So investors should consider new diversifiers like gold and bitcoin – not to replace bonds, but to get exposure to distinct drivers of risk and return.&#8221;
&#8220;We see the AI buildout and adoption creating opportunities across sectors,&#8221; BlackRock&#8217;s note added.
&#8220;Overall, with so much uncertainty around tariffs and inflation, bond market volatility is unlikely to fade anytime soon,&#8221; said JPMorgan in their note.
&#8220;The week's economic data releases appeared to be enough for markets to solidify expectations for a rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting,&#8221; said T Rowe Price in their weekly note.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Important data is slated to be released this week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
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<li>On Wednesday, housing starts, and building permit data for November will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>The FOMC&#8217;s interest rate decision will be announced at 2:00 p.m., ET, and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s press conference will begin at 2:30 p.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Parazero Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRZO#NASDAQ">PRZO</a>) was up 71.24% in premarket trading after it regained Nasdaq compliance.</li>
<li>Nukkleus Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUKK#NASDAQ">NUKK</a>) gained 45.37% after the company announced it acquired a 51% controlling stake in Star 26 Capital.</li>
<li>Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVS#NASDAQ">CRVS</a>) rose 17.73% in premarket after it said that it would report interim data from its Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Soquelitinib in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, on Dec. 18.</li>
<li>Applied DNA Sciences, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APDN#NASDAQ">APDN</a>) fell 13.04% in pre-market trading after reporting weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) was up 13.28% after it received a NASA contract doe Goddard Space Flight Center to use its entropy quantum optimization machine to help the space agency&#8217;s imaging.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>, )) and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) today.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were lower in the early New York session by 0.03% to hover around $70.08 per barrel.
The gold spot index rose by 0.08% to $2,664.21 per ounce. The dollar index was up 0.04% to 106.997 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday, as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index advanced. Whereas, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, and Australia&#8217;s ASX 200 index declined. Most European markets advanced.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWB#NYSE">CWB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $304.67 million. 
• Tokyo Lifestyle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKLF#NASDAQ">TKLF</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $43.78 million. 
• Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.83 per share on revenue of $6.61 billion. 
• General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $5.13 billion. 
• ABM Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABM#NYSE">ABM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $2.07 billion. 
• Birkenstock Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $439.27 million. 
• Toro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTC#NYSE">TTC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• cbdMD (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YCBD#AMEX">YCBD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $4.81 million. 
• Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.26 per share on revenue of $10.08 billion. 
• Enerpac Tool Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAC#NYSE">EPAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $150.00 million. 
• Worthington Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WS#NYSE">WS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $724.35 million. 
• Steelcase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCS#NYSE">SCS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $812.02 million. 
• Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.55 billion. 
• MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLKN#NASDAQ">MLKN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $959.70 million. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling for the 9th session in a row to record its longest losing streak since 1978.
Shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged 3.6% on Tuesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target from $230 to $515. However, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares fell around 1.2% during the session.
On the economic data front, U.S. retail sales rose 0.7% month-over-month in November compared to a revised 0.5% gain in the previous month and above market estimates of 0.5%. U.S. industrial production declined by 0.1% from the previous month in November compared to a 0.4% drop in October, versus market estimates of a 0.2% gain.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with industrials, energy, and financials stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 268 points to 43,449.90 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.39% to 6,050.61, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.32% to close at 20,109.06 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>, )) and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) today.
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The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Records Longest Losing Streak Since 1978, Nvidia Declines: Fear & Greed Index In 'Neutral' Zone

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $5.14 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. General Mills shares fell 0.3% to $65.75 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter on Tuesday. Worthington shares jumped 14.3% to $43.66 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.88 per share on revenue of $6.61 billion before the opening bell. Jabil shares gained 0.2% to $134.20 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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General Mills, Micron Technology And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/earnings">opening bell, on Wednesday, Dec. 18</a>.
Analysts expect the Saint Petersburg, Florida-based retailer to report quarterly earnings at $1.88 per share, down from $2.60 per share in the year-ago period. Jabil projects quarterly revenue of $6.61 billion, compared to $8.39 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Sept. 26, Jabil reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.96 billion, down by 17.7% year-on-year, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $6.59 billion.
Jabil shares fell 0.1% to close at $134.99 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Sheerin maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $140 to $150 on Dec. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst George Wang maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $135 to $157 on Sept. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $137 to $133 on Sept. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst David Vogt maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $130 to $120 on June 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst Jim Kelleher downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on March 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
</ul>
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Jabil Gears Up For Q1 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

5 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $145.4, a high estimate of $157.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 7.7% increase from the previous average price target of $135.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733328064_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Jabil by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ruplu Bhattacharya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Jabil. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Jabil compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Jabil's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Jabil's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Jabil analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Jabil: A Closer Look</h2>
Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.
<h3>Jabil's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Jabil's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 August, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -17.66%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Jabil's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.98% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Jabil's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.88% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Jabil's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.79%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.88, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Jabil Stock

Stifel analyst Matthew Sheerin maintains Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $140 to $150.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Jabil, Raises Price Target to $150

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h3>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: What is the deal structure between Darwin Financial and base metals miner INYOAG? </h4>
Robinson: The deal structure is a $55M project financing package split into three components: $17.5 million and $12.5 million in six-year notes tied to sulfide and oxide production respectively, plus a $20-million conditional equity commitment that only triggers if the mine hits $10 million in monthly revenue. We get 17% of gross revenues from both production tracks, structured through secure lockbox arrangements. It&#8217;s not a straight equity investment, we specifically designed it this way to provide further upside exposure.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Are you looking for additional investors/joint venture partners? </h4>
Yes, we&#8217;ve deliberately structured this to create multiple layers of upside potential, which is pretty unique in the mining space. We&#8217;ve created a hybrid model that offers both near-term cash flow from production and significant expansion potential. We&#8217;re already seeing interest from established mining players, but we&#8217;re particularly excited about bringing new investors into the space who understand the strategic value of critical minerals.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">What are the downsides to depending on foreign sources of critical minerals?</h4>
China&#8217;s recent actions really highlight the urgency here. They&#8217;ve already implemented export controls on germanium and gallium, and just added antimony to that list. This isn&#8217;t theoretical anymore, it&#8217;s actively happening. We need to build regional resilience in our supply chains, particularly for these minerals that are crucial for defense and technology. The Darwin Mine gives us a unique opportunity to establish a domestic source for multiple critical minerals in a single asset, which is rare to find.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Will the mine be powered by solar? </h4>
The 100MW facility wouldn&#8217;t just power the mine. It would generate significant excess clean energy that we can sell back to the grid. What&#8217;s particularly interesting is that we can develop utility-scale energy storage systems using minerals we&#8217;re already producing. It creates a virtuous cycle where our mining operations directly support clean energy deployment
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">What are your 2025 goals?</h4>
For 2025, our key goals are reaching 300 tons per day on sulfide production within six months and 200 tons per day on oxide within nine months of funding. That puts us at $ 10 million in monthly revenue, which then triggers the deeper mine development program.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h3>
Alex Jones&#8217;s media company, Infowars, is now the property of satirical publication The Onion. The publication&#8217;s backers were none other than the families <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars">of Sandy Hook victims</a>. Observers praised the deal as poetic justice, considering Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments against those families. Jones, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36168941/elon-musks-controversial-move-alex-jones-returns-to-x-after-user-vote">has garnered sympathy from</a> right-wing personalities like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson, confirmed the acquisition in a visibly distressed social media video, blaming &#8220;Democrats.&#8221;
Diamond Sports Group&#8216;s restructuring will include reducing its debt from nearly $9 billion to $200 million, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42388454/diamond-sports-group-emerges-bankruptcy">ESPN</a> reports. The restructuring plan received what Diamond categorized as &#8220;nearly unanimous support&#8221; from debt holders. Diamond, currently possessing $100 million in liquidity, will emerge from bankruptcy and operate as a stand-alone entity. Sinclair, the parent company, took on $8 billion in debt to buy regional channels from Fox for $10.6 billion in 2019. That debt contributed to Diamond&#8217;s bankruptcy.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h3>
Currently, there are no concrete indications that Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) is actively pursuing a sale. Recent speculation regarding Humana being acquired by Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) was definitively addressed, with Cigna explicitly stating that it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41877573/cigna-not-pursuing-humana-merger-stock-soars">not pursuing a merger</a> with Humana at this time. This clarification came after rumors reignited post-election, driven by the potential for more lenient antitrust reviews under the new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates">Republican administration and Congress</a>.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) is no longer in deal talks with Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>). It&#8217;s now in advanced discussions with bondholders to finalize a bankruptcy plan. The carrier continues to struggle with mounting losses and looming debt maturities. A bankruptcy filing is expected to happen within weeks, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-nears-bankruptcy-creditors-may-approve-equity-cancellation-heres-what-it-means-for-investors-as-shares-fall-with-a-thud">the Wall Street Journal</a>.
MEI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEIP#NASDAQ">MEIP</a>) continues to explore M&amp;A opportunities, hiring Oppenheimer &amp; Co., Inc. as an exclusive financial advisor to assist the process. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company commenced cash preservation efforts that include a reduction-in-force, which will continue in stages as the Company's operational and strategic direction evolves.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h3>
Wall Street anticipates a surge in M&amp;A as Republicans take control of Congress and deregulate. Analysts expect Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's removal, which could ease antitrust scrutiny. Bank of America highlights that Republican administrations, like President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s, historically foster over 50% more financial sector M&amp;A activity compared to Democratic ones. 
Bank of America also predicts that 2025 could mark a better year for M&amp;A as rate cuts take effect and economic conditions stabilize. Here&#8217;s a list of five potential targets the bank compiled. For the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates">full list, click here</a>.
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<th>Free Cash Flows-to-Enterprise Value (%)</th>
<th>Long-Term Growth Expectations (%)</th>
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<td>Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
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<td>Ralph LaurenCorp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
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<td>Paramount Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NYSE">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>Comm. Services</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
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<td>Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
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<td>Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
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With Republicans taking control of Congress, Wall Street is buzzing about a potential boom in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) under the upcoming<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump"> Trump administration.</a>
Bank of America analysts see brighter days ahead for deal-making, anticipating that Trump could remove Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, whose aggressive antitrust stance has been a major roadblock for M&amp;A activity across sectors.
Combined with favorable macro factors and investor demand for capex and M&amp;A over debt paydown, there are plenty of reasons to believe that 2025 and beyond could see significant deal activity.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banks And Biotech: Two Key Sectors To Watch</h3>
Analysts at Bank of America's U.S. banks team are particularly bullish about the M&amp;A prospects for financials, which have historically enjoyed more than 50% higher deal activity under Republican administrations than Democratic ones. With regulatory scrutiny expected to loosen, the landscape is ripe for a surge in bank deals.
Deal activity in biotech has already started picking up, especially in smaller acquisitions. Big Pharma faces mounting pressure to offset patent expirations, so it&#8217;s hunting for acquisition targets to replenish its drug pipelines. Lower rates and potential deregulation could further fuel biotech M&amp;A as we head into 2025.
"The election results could lead to a less restrictive regulatory environment, which may open the door for more bank mergers and acquisitions,&#8221; Jill Carey Hall, CFA, a Bank of America analyst, said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Macro Factors: Green And Yellow Lights for M&amp;A</h3>
Several macroeconomic factors support a cyclical pick-up in M&amp;A activity. 
Strong equity market returns, cheap small-cap valuations relative to large caps and tight credit spreads all suggest a favorable environment for deal-making.
Not all signals are flashing green. Slowing GDP growth, rate uncertainty and high volatility could throw some caution flags. Long-term growth expectations for small caps, though improved, still remain below average.
Bank of America's credit strategists predict that 2025 could be a better year for M&amp;A activity as rate cuts begin to materialize and volatility subsides. 
"Sponsors are sitting on a pile of uncalled capital, and there's a real incentive to deploy it in a friendlier economic environment," Hall said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who Stands To Gain: Small-Cap Targets, Large-Cap Acquirers</h3>
With large deals on the decline, smaller targets have become the prime candidates for takeovers. 
Aggregate deal value has been falling in recent years as mega-cap deals have dried up and smaller, more manageable transactions have become the norm.
This trend has paid off for both sides: small-cap targets have outperformed post-announcement and large-cap acquirers have seen record one-day gains in 2023 despite paying higher deal premiums.
This pattern suggests that investors are rewarding companies that buy growth, especially in today's uncertain economic landscape.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">10 Potential M&amp;A Candidates Among Large Caps</h3>
Bank of America's latest screening of potential M&amp;A candidates includes high-growth, undervalued names, each with distinct value propositions that may appeal to suitors looking for long-term growth.
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<th>Company</th>
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<td>Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
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<td>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
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<td>Paramount Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NYSE">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>Comm. Services</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
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<td>Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
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<td>Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
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<td>F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>)</td>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>13,431</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>9.9</td>
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<td>DaVita Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>) </td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>11,976</td>
<td>5.39</td>
<td>15.4</td>
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<td>BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>7,316</td>
<td>6.5</td>
<td>12.0</td>
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<td>Aptiv plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>13,143</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>23.7</td>
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<td>A. O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOS#NYSE">AOS</a>)</td>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>10,895</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>10.0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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Jabil And Cyferd Team Up To Launch ID8 Global, The Next Generation Of AI-Driven, Fully Autonomous Supply Chain Solutions

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), adding that it is &#8220;such a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">good company.&#8221;</a>
On Sept. 26, Jabil reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and approved a $1 billion share buyback. Jabil reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.96 billion, down by 17.7% year-on-year, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. The print manufacturing company&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $2.30 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.22.
When asked about MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGTX#NASDAQ">MGTX</a>), he said, &#8220;Put it away, speculate. If something great happens, terrific. If not, you won't even notice.&#8221;
On Oct. 15, MeiraGTx released topline data from its clinical bridging study of AAV-GAD for Parkinson's disease, MGT-GAD-025. MGT-GAD-025 is a 6-month, three-arm, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study using AAV-GAD drug product manufactured by MeiraGTx at its wholly-owned facilities with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41339117/small-cap-meiragtx-reveals-encouraging-data-from-parkinsons-study-showing-significant-clinically-">commercial platform process</a>.
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) is good, Cramer said.
On Oct. 29, SoFi reported third-quarter adjusted sales of $689.445 million, beating analyst estimates of $632.328 million, according to Benzinga Pro. 
The company reported third-quarter earnings of 5 cents per share, beating estimates of 4 cents per share. SoFi raised its full-year revenue forecast from a range of $2.425 billion to $2.465 billion to a new range of $2.535 billion to $2.55 billion versus estimates of $2.45 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.
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<li>Jabil shares fell 0.3% to close at $137.30 on Thursday.</li>
<li>SoFi shares gained 0.8% to settle at $11.90 during the session.</li>
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