Jabil (JBL) is back in focus after chief executive Mark T. Mondello disclosed the sale of 20,000 shares, a roughly 4.24 million dollar transaction that has investors rechecking their assumptions.
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That sale lands at a time when Jabil’s share price has climbed to about 220 dollars, with strong year to date share price momentum and multi year total shareholder returns signaling that sentiment remains constructive rather than exhausted.
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With the stock up more than 60 percent over the past year, but still trading below analyst and intrinsic value estimates, the key question now is whether Jabil remains mispriced or if markets already see its next leg of growth.
With Jabil last closing at 220.06 dollars against a narrative fair value of about 245.63 dollars, the story hinges on future growth, margins, and capital returns rather than today’s headline multiple.
The analysts have a consensus price target of $227.5 for Jabil based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $256.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $176.0.
Want to see what justifies paying up for Jabil despite slower top line forecasts? The narrative leans on rising margins, powerful earnings compounding, and a leaner share count. Curious which numbers lock in that valuation gap and how far profitability is expected to stretch from here? Dive in to see the full playbook behind this fair value call.
Result: Fair Value of $245.63 (UNDERVALUED)
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However, softness in renewable energy and EV demand, alongside lingering inventory and tariff pressures, could easily narrow that valuation gap if conditions deteriorate.
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