Jabil (JBL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Jabil has been rated by research analysts at Argus , Barclays , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , The Goldman Sachs Group , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

$306.20 +7.04 (+2.35%)

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Jabil - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

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Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Jabil in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for JBL.

Consensus Price Target

$434.22
41.81% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jabil, the average price target is $434.22. The highest price target for JBL is $475.00, while the lowest price target for JBL is $375.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 41.81% from the current price of $306.20.

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.

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JBL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/9/25 to 10/9/26	1 Month Ago 9/9/25 to 9/9/26	3 Months Ago 7/11/25 to 7/11/26	1 Year Ago 10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$434.22	$441.78	$453.67	$248.43
Forecasted Upside	41.81% Upside	41.94% Upside	37.46% Upside	21.31% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate 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.

JBL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Jabil Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Jabil	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.23	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	45.27% Upside	643.16% Upside	19.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent JBL News	Neutral News	Neutral News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/8/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	David Vogt 5 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy
10/7/2026	Zacks Research 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/1/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Tim Long 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$426.00 ➝ $378.00	+31.08%
10/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Coster Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$425.00 ➝ $430.00	+43.98%
10/1/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jim Kelleher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$475.00	+64.72%
9/16/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy (B) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/8/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Delaney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$482.00 ➝ $375.00	+20.77%
6/18/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ruplu Bhattacharya Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$470.00	+25.50%
6/18/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ruben Roy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$290.00 ➝ $460.00	+22.83%
6/18/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Luke Junk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$355.00 ➝ $440.00	+17.49%
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6/18/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Melissa Fairbanks Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Strong-Buy	$425.00 ➝ $450.00	+17.49%

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Should I Buy Jabil Stock? JBL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Jabil pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Jabil
Bull Case

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

Jabil Inc. recently delivered a strong fourth quarter, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $4.40, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $4.05 by $0.35. This performance demonstrates the company's ability to outperform market expectations and generate higher profits than anticipated, reinforcing its position as a reliable growth stock.
The company is benefiting from accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, which is driving significant revenue growth. In the most recent quarter, revenue rose 28.6% year over year to $10.62 billion, well above the consensus estimate of $9.69 billion. This surge indicates that Jabil Inc. is successfully capturing a substantial share of the expanding market for artificial intelligence hardware and data center solutions.
Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus recommendation of "Buy" from eleven ratings firms. The average twelve-month price objective is $434.22, which suggests significant potential upside from the current stock price of $299.24. This valuation gap implies that investors believe the current market price does not fully reflect the company's future earnings potential.
Jabil Inc. has provided optimistic guidance for fiscal 2027, projecting full-year earnings per share of $17.55 and revenue of $44.5 billion. This guidance exceeds the previous consensus estimates, signaling management's confidence in continued expansion and the company's ability to sustain its growth trajectory in the coming year.
Institutional investors are increasing their positions in the company, with 93.39% of the stock owned by institutional investors. Recent acquisitions by major firms such as Deutsche Bank AG and Royal Bank of Canada indicate strong confidence from large-scale investors who have conducted extensive due diligence on the company's long-term viability and market position.

Jabil
Bear Case

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

Despite strong earnings results, the stock experienced a significant selloff following the release of its fiscal 2027 outlook. The guidance failed to impress some investors, triggering a drop in the share price. This reaction suggests that the market had very high expectations embedded in the valuation, and any perceived lack of acceleration in growth can lead to sharp declines.
The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity. A high debt load can increase financial risk, particularly if interest rates rise or if the company faces unexpected operational challenges, potentially limiting its flexibility to invest in new opportunities or weather economic downturns.
Insider selling has been prevalent among company executives, with multiple senior leaders, including the CEO and Chairman, selling shares in recent months. While insider sales can be part of routine financial planning, a consistent pattern of selling by top management may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to lock in gains after a significant rally.
Jabil Inc. has a relatively low dividend yield of 0.10%, which may be unattractive to income-focused investors. The company's dividend payout ratio is only 3.27%, indicating that it is retaining most of its earnings for reinvestment rather than returning cash to shareholders. This strategy prioritizes growth over immediate income, which may not align with the preferences of all investors.
The stock's beta of 1.30 indicates that it is more volatile than the overall market. This higher sensitivity to market movements means that Jabil Inc. shares may experience larger price swings in both directions, which can increase the risk for investors who are sensitive to short-term market fluctuations or who have a lower risk tolerance.

JBL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jabil is $434.22, with a high forecast of $475.00 and a low forecast of $375.00.

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jabil in the last year. There are currently 9 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" JBL shares.

According to analysts, Jabil's stock has a predicted upside of 41.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Jabil's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Jabil has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Jabil more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Jabil is Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how JBL compares to other companies.

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Jabil (JBL) Stock Forecast & Price Target