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Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) is a global manufacturing solutions provider, boasting a workforce of over 260,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries. The company is a trusted partner to some of the world's leading brands, leveraging its extensive end-market expertise, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing prowess, and supply chain insights. Jabil's core business revolves around offering comprehensive electronics design, production, and product management services that cater to various industries and end markets.
Jabil's operations are divided into two key segments:
- Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): This segment focuses on IT, supply chain design and engineering, and core electronics technologies. It is the primary revenue driver for Jabil.
- Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS): This segment emphasizes engineering solutions, material sciences, and healthcare technologies.
In recent developments, Jabil has partnered with OpenLight, a leader in custom PASIC chip design and manufacturing, to streamline the back-end manufacturing ecosystem for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). This collaboration aims to fast-track the production and delivery of integrated PICs, addressing the growing demand for faster data processing and overcoming supply chain complexities.
Jabil is committed to making a positive impact on local communities and the environment. The company combines its global reach with local expertise to deliver scalable and customized solutions, ensuring sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster diverse communities worldwide.
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat state government, following a similar agreement with Tamil Nadu in September 2024. The non-binding agreement enables Jabil to explore expansion opportunities in India, particularly in the Intelligent Infrastructure segment, which includes cloud, compute, storage, networking, and data center infrastructure capabilities. The company aims to support increasing demands of cloud and AI data center growth through investments in silicon photonics products, liquid cooling solutions, and expanded server portfolio. The expansion also presents opportunities for Jabil's automotive and transportation industry customers to consider manufacturing in India.
Jabil and Cyferd have announced a joint venture called ID8 Global to launch an AI-driven autonomous supply chain and procurement platform. The collaboration combines Jabil's global supply chain expertise with Cyferd's proprietary self-learning AI engine, Neural Genesis. The platform aims to help organizations autonomously manage complex, multi-tiered supply chains, optimize procurement processes, and respond to market changes in real-time. The solution will enable proactive disruption management and efficient supply chain operations. The platform and joint venture will be officially unveiled at Electronica in Munich, Germany, November 12-15.
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of November 15, 2024, with the payment date set for December 3, 2024. This announcement continues Jabil's tradition of paying consecutive quarterly cash dividends on its common shares, which has been ongoing since May 15, 2006. The declaration of this dividend by Jabil's Board of Directors demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Axiado and Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) have announced a collaboration to develop AI-driven cybersecurity and Open Compute Project (OCP) compliant server solutions. The joint solutions will be showcased at the 2024 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, offering data centers and cloud service providers scalable, secure, and customizable server platforms leveraging AMD and Intel architectures.
Key highlights of the collaboration include:
- Choice of AMD 5th Generation EPYC™ Zen5 or Intel® Xeon® 6 processors
- Customizable server platforms featuring Axiado's Trusted Control/Compute Units (TCUs)
- Support for Data Center Modular Hardware Systems (DC-MHS) and Data Center-ready Secure Control Module (DC-SCM v2.0)
- OCP-compliant server designs for scalable, energy-efficient solutions
Axiado's AX3000 and AX2000 TCUs, as well as OCP DC-SCM 2.0 Compliant Axiado SCM3002 and SCM3003, are available now for purchase.
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has unveiled its latest server portfolio expansion with the J421E-S and J422-S servers, powered by AMD 5th Generation EPYC™ and Intel® Xeon® 6 processors. These servers are designed for AI, high-performance computing, fintech, and cloud applications, offering superior performance and enhanced efficiency.
Key features include:
- Customizable design for specific customer requirements
- Fine-tuned BIOS and BMC firmware for improved performance
- Precision Time Measurement (PTM) optimized motherboards
- Collaboration with STAC Research and Liquid Market Solutions for fintech innovations
- Full-service platform engineering with custom power and cooling solutions
The servers will be available for sampling and enter production in the first half of 2025. Jabil will showcase these platforms at the 2024 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California.
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has acquired Mikros Technologies , a leader in liquid cooling solutions for thermal management. The acquisition, completed on October 1, aims to support the growing demand for liquid cooling in AI data centers. Mikros Technologies' expertise in thermal management and precision jetting solutions spans over 30 years.
The acquisition enhances Jabil's capabilities in managing intense thermal requirements for current and future products, focusing on energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Mikros' proprietary microchannel cold plate designs can cool over one kilowatt per square centimeter, complementing Jabil's portfolio of data center lifecycle solutions, semiconductor test equipment solutions, and energy and transportation solutions.
This strategic move positions Jabil to better serve cloud service providers, hardware OEMs, and liquid cooling solutions providers, while also exploring opportunities in other markets requiring advanced thermal management.
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results, reporting net revenue of $7.0 billion for Q4 and $28.9 billion for the fiscal year. The company achieved a U.S. GAAP operating income of $318 million in Q4 and $2.0 billion for the year. Core diluted EPS was $2.30 for Q4 and $8.49 for FY24. Jabil also generated over $1 billion in adjusted free cash flow and returned $2.5 billion to shareholders via buybacks. Looking ahead, Jabil projects Q1 FY25 net revenue between $6.3 billion and $6.9 billion, with core diluted EPS ranging from $1.65 to $2.05. For FY25, the company forecasts $27.0 billion in net revenue, a core operating margin of 5.4%, and core diluted EPS of $8.65. Additionally, Jabil announced a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization.
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has announced an expansion of its silicon photonics capabilities to support the growing demands of hyperscalers and next-generation cloud and AI data centers. The company plans to introduce additional capabilities at its Ottawa, Canada site in Q4 2024 to support customers' advanced photonics packaging new product introductions (NPIs).
The NPI line will feature innovative capabilities such as fluxless flip-chip, fiber attachment, precise die bonding, and wire bonding. These advancements will support silicon photonics chip packaging, particularly in high-speed connectivity applications like co-packaged optics (CPO) and high-speed on-board connections.
Jabil continues to invest in next-generation silicon photonic technologies beyond 800G and 1.6T to support AI and cloud computing, focusing on optimized performance and reduced power consumption for modern data centers. The company will showcase its 800G LPO/LRO transceivers and in-progress 1.6T module at ECOC 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, from Sept. 22–26.
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has announced the release date for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results. The company will disclose its financials on Thursday, September 26, 2024, before the market opens. Following the release, Jabil will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to review the fiscal year 2024 results and outline strategic and financial priorities for fiscal year 2025.
Investors and analysts can access the call via U.S. dial-in at (877) 407-6184 or International at (201) 389-0877. A live audio webcast and accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of Jabil's website. An archived replay of the webcast will be accessible after the call concludes.
Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu state government to expand operations in Tiruchirappalli, India. The agreement, signed in Chicago, aims to establish Jabil as a key manufacturing hub in India, complementing its existing facility in Pune, Maharashtra.
The expansion is expected to create jobs for local youth and foster a robust electronics supply chain in the region. M K Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, highlighted the move as a testament to the state's talent and infrastructure, reinforcing its position as a leader in advanced electronics and innovation.
Jabil has been recognized as an employer of choice, featuring on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list, IDG's CIO 100 award, and TIME's World's Best Companies.
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