PREVIEW: Jabil seen reporting jump in rev, EPS in results Wed

Shares of Jabil Inc JBL.N are down 2.8% on Tues, with the electronics component maker seen reporting a jump in yr-over-yr rev and EPS when it reports quarterly results, due before the bell on Wed

Analysts expect Q1 rev $8.09 bln vs $6.99 bln in the yr ago period and adj EPS of $2.70 vs $2.00 a yr ago, according to LSEG

In September, Jabil forecast profit and revenue for the fiscal year 2026 above Wall Street estimates as it banks on an AI-driven boom for data centers

The median 12-mo PT on the stock is $255.78; JBL last at $215

Analyst recommendations on JBL include 10 "strong buy" or "buy" ratings and two "hold" ratings

JBL is up about 50% YTD compared with a roughly 15% gain in the S&P 500 .SPX in that period