Technology
Electronic Components
$17.15B
138K
Jabil Inc. provides manufacturing services and solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Electronics Manufacturing Services and Diversified Manufacturing Services. The company offers electronics design, production, and product management services; electronic circuit design services, such as application-specific integrated circuit design, firmware development, and rapid prototyping services; and designs plastic and metal enclosures that include the electro-mechanics, such as the printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA). It also provides three-dimensional mechanical design comprising the analysis of electronic, electro-mechanical, and optical assemblies, as well as various industrial design, mechanism development, and tooling management services. In addition, the company provides computer-assisted design services consisting of PCBA design, as well as PCBA design validation and verification services; and other consulting services, such as the generation of a bill of materials, approved vendor list, and assembly equipment configuration for various PCBA designs. Further, it offers product and process validation services, such as product system, product safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability tests, as well as manufacturing test solution development services. Additionally, the company provides systems assembly, test, direct-order fulfillment, and configure-to-order services. It serves 5G, wireless and cloud, digital print and retail, industrial and semi-cap, networking and storage, automotive and transportation, connected devices, healthcare and packaging, and mobility industries. The company was formerly known as Jabil Circuit, Inc. and changed its name to Jabil Inc. in June 2017. Jabil Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
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While GAAP net income attributable to Jabil Inc. significantly decreased to $117 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, from $927 million in the prior year (due to a $944 million gain from divestiture in Q3 FY24), Non-GAAP Core Earnings remained stable at $215 million, a slight increase from $213 million in the prior-year quarter, indicating underlying operational consistency.
Net revenue decreased slightly by 0.6% to $6,728 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and by 9.4% to $13,722 million for the six months, primarily due to the divestiture of the Mobility Business. However, the Intelligent Infrastructure segment saw an 18% increase in revenue for the quarter, driven by cloud/data center and capital equipment demand.
Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue decreased from 9.3% in the prior-year quarter to 8.6% for the three months ended February 28, 2025. This 70 basis point contraction was primarily attributed to changes in product mix within the Connected Living and Digital Commerce segment.
Jabil completed two key acquisitions in FY25: Pharmaceutics International, Inc. (Pii) for $307 million, enhancing its Regulated Industries (healthcare) offerings, and Mikros Technologies LLC for $63 million, a leader in liquid cooling solutions, strengthening its Intelligent Infrastructure segment's AI capabilities.
The sale of the Mobility Business, completed in December 2023 for approximately $2.2 billion, resulted in a significant pre-tax gain of $944 million in the prior fiscal year. This divestiture, while impacting current period revenue comparisons, reflects a strategic decision to streamline the business and focus on higher-value segments.
Effective September 1, 2024, the Company reorganized its operating segments into three new segments: Regulated Industries, Intelligent Infrastructure, and Connected Living and Digital Commerce. This realignment aims to enhance focus on speed, precision, and solutions, optimizing market strategy and operational effectiveness.
Management approved a 2025 Restructuring Plan in September 2024, anticipating $150 million to $200 million in pre-tax costs and $100 million to $130 million in cash expenditures over FY25-FY26. This plan aims to optimize support infrastructure, reduce headcount, and realign manufacturing capacity for improved organizational effectiveness.
The Company's sales cycle improved significantly to 33 days as of February 28, 2025, compared to 48 days in the prior-year quarter. This improvement was driven by better management of days in inventory (down to 80 days from 87 days) and longer days in accounts payable (up to 97 days from 74 days), indicating more efficient cash conversion.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $52 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and by $61 million for the six months, primarily due to a decrease in salary and salary-related expenses. This reduction demonstrates management's focus on controlling operational costs.
The Company's sales are highly concentrated, with its five largest customers accounting for approximately 33% of net revenue and 88 customers for approximately 90% of net revenue during the six months ended February 28, 2025. This significant dependence on a limited number of customers poses a material risk to revenue stability.
Jabil notes that some of its manufactured products require one or more components that are available from only a single source. This reliance creates a supply chain vulnerability that could lead to disruptions, increased costs, or production delays if issues arise with these specific suppliers.
The 10-Q highlights risks associated with international sales and operations, including geopolitical uncertainties and trade disputes that could result in tariffs or other protectionist measures. Given that 77.0% of net revenue for the quarter was derived from international operations, these factors present a material risk.
The Company's reorganization into Regulated Industries, Intelligent Infrastructure, and Connected Living and Digital Commerce segments is designed to better align with specific market strategies and economic profiles. This allows for a more targeted approach to competition within distinct industry verticals.
The Intelligent Infrastructure segment's focus on AI infrastructure, bolstered by the acquisition of Mikros Technologies (liquid cooling solutions), positions Jabil to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced digital ecosystem components. This indicates a strategic move to gain competitive advantage in a high-growth area.
The divestiture of the Mobility Business, a significant transaction, suggests a strategic decision to exit a segment that may have been less profitable or offered fewer competitive advantages. This allows the Company to reallocate resources to more promising and strategically aligned areas.
Jabil's sales cycle improved from 48 days in the prior-year quarter to 33 days as of February 28, 2025. This 15-day reduction signifies a substantial improvement in the speed at which the Company converts its manufacturing services into cash, reflecting better operational flow and working capital management.
Days in inventory decreased to 80 days as of February 28, 2025, from 87 days in the prior-year quarter. This improvement indicates more effective inventory consumption to support sales and better working capital management, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
The 2025 Restructuring Plan aims to reduce headcount and realign manufacturing capacity, with expected cash expenditures of $100 million to $130 million. Concurrently, SG&A expenses decreased by $52 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, primarily due to lower salary-related costs, demonstrating active cost structure optimization.
The acquisition of Mikros Technologies LLC for $63 million directly enhances Jabil's technological capabilities in liquid cooling solutions for thermal management. This strategic move is critical for supporting the growing demands of AI infrastructure within the Intelligent Infrastructure segment.
The newly formed Intelligent Infrastructure segment explicitly focuses on 'AI infrastructure,' indicating a strategic emphasis on developing and delivering solutions for advanced computing needs. This aligns Jabil with a key area of technological innovation and growth.
Research and development expenses remained consistent at 0.1% of net revenue for both the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, totaling $7 million and $15 million respectively. While not a significant increase, this consistent investment supports ongoing technological development.
Jabil repurchased 5.3 million shares for $636 million during the six months ended February 28, 2025, under its 2025 Share Repurchase Program, with $364 million remaining authorization. This activity significantly reduced the diluted weighted average shares outstanding to 111.1 million from 126.9 million in the prior-year quarter, boosting diluted core EPS.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) for the six months ended February 28, 2025, increased significantly to $487 million from $221 million in the prior year. This strong cash generation provides substantial liquidity to fund capital expenditures, share repurchases, and strategic acquisitions.
Total notes payable and long-term debt remained stable at $2,883 million as of February 28, 2025. Net interest expense decreased by $10 million for the three months and $19 million for the six months, primarily due to lower interest rates and reduced borrowings on credit facilities and commercial paper programs, indicating effective debt management.
The 10-Q filing provides no specific details or dedicated sections on Jabil's environmental commitments, social responsibility initiatives, or governance practices beyond standard corporate risk factor mentions. The document refers to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for a broader discussion of risks, including ESG considerations.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, broadly mentions 'risks arising from expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations.' However, it does not elaborate on specific initiatives, progress, or the Company's strategic approach to ESG beyond this general acknowledgment of potential impact.
The Company stated that for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2025, it did not identify any modifications to its internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting, which would include controls related to ESG disclosures if material.
The Intelligent Infrastructure segment experienced an 18% revenue increase for the three months ended February 28, 2025, driven by growth in cloud and data center infrastructure and capital equipment. This reflects Jabil's ability to capitalize on ongoing industry trends related to digital transformation and AI infrastructure development.
Jabil derived a substantial majority of its net revenue from international operations, accounting for 77.0% for the three months and 78.9% for the six months ended February 28, 2025. This high international exposure means the Company's performance is significantly influenced by global macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical risks, and trade policies.
The Company noted that the OECD and participating countries are working towards a 15% global minimum corporate tax rate. However, Jabil does not currently expect a material impact to its effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, suggesting a stable regulatory outlook on this front.