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Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h3>
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<li>Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is looking to sell a stake in its Chinese operations. Same-store sales in China fell 14% last quarter, with the Seattle-based coffee retailer seeking partnerships to adapt to tough <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/42117962/starbucks-eyes-stake-sale-in-china-amid-fierce-competition-and-falling-sales">economic and competitive pressures</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h3>
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<li>Snack producer Hearthside Food Solutions went bankrupt. The private equity-owned company looks to offload the $1.9 billion in debt accumulated under the ownership of Partners Group Holding AG and Charlesbank Capital Partners. The two firms bought Hearthside for more than $2.4 billion. Assets and liabilities hover between $1 billion and $10 billion. Last year, bankrupt private equity portfolio companies in the U.S. <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/private-equity-portfolio-companies-on-track-for-most-bankruptcies-since-2020-74886821">outpaced</a> the number of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/10/17861269/bankruptcy-update-ruby-tuesday-files-chapter-11-while-progress-slows-for-jcpenney">bankruptcies in 2020</a>. It remains to be seen whether 2024 will be worse.</li>
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<li>Northvolt <a href="https://northvolt.com/articles/peter-carlsson-steps-aside/">filed</a> for bankruptcy with debt of $5.8 billion. Recall how the Swedish battery maker, which supplies Volkswagen AG&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) and&nbsp;Bayerische Motoren Werke AG&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>), bargained with banks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31506581/volkswagen-bmw-battery-supplier-northvolt-eyes-raising-5b-via-debt">raise debt last year</a>. Now, it&#8217;s hoping to restructure under U.S. Chapter 11.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h3>
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<li>Google&#8216;s $2-billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/10/35474706/googles-ai-ambitions-grow-with-major-investment-in-openai-rival-anthropic">investment</a> in Anthropic is in jeopardy, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-21/us-justice-department-seeks-to-unwind-google-s-anthropic-deal">Bloomberg</a>. Anthropic is a Jeff Bezos-backed rival to artificial intelligence (AI) innovator OpenAI. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recommended in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">a court filing Wednesday</a> that Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google divest its Chrome browser to dismantle its monopoly on online search. It doesn&#8217;t end there. Google should be barred from doing any deals with companies that control where consumers search for information, regulators say. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42123646/google-anthropic-deal-in-jeopardy-as-us-justice-department-looks-to-snap-online-search-monopoly">That includes AI products</a>.</li>
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<li>Ricky Williams&#8216; Highsman merges with hemp brand Frozen Fields, forming Top Seed Inc. The partnership blends cannabis and hemp sectors, leveraging R&amp;D to enhance products <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/42097662/ricky-williams-highsman-merges-with-hemp-brand-frozen-fields">and control supply chains</a>.</li>
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<li>MakeMyTrip acquires Happay from CRED. The deal is expected to enhance corporate travel and expense management solutions in India. Happay&#8217;s team will integrate with MakeMyTrip, supporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/11/42039458/makemytrip-agrees-to-acquire-happay-bolstering-its-arsenal-for-corporate-travel-solutions">over 900 clients post-acquisition</a>.</li>
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<li>Amcor plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>) and Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BERY#NYSE">BERY</a>) agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction, with the deal valuing Berry stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/42069248/amcor-and-berry-seal-the-deal-73-59-per-share-merger-to-forge-packaging-powerhouse">at $73.59 per share</a>.</li>
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<li>Nippon Steel (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>) executives have traveled to Pennsylvania to garner support for their $15 billion acquisition bid for U.S. Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>). The Japanese steel giant is encountering political resistance in Washington. Takahiro Mori, vice-chair of Nippon Steel, arrived in Pittsburgh on Saturday to advocate for the acquisition. The deal faces opposition from both President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, who prefer U.S. Steel to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42056111/nippon-steel-execs-rally-support-in-pennsylvania-amid-pushback-on-us-steel-takeover">remain under American ownership</a>.</li>
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Joshua Robinson, co-founder of Darwin Financial Company, announced a $55-million financing deal with INYOAG LLC. The funds will help develop a solar-powered mine in Inyo County, California where there are proven reserves of silver, lead, zinc, tungsten, and copper. Here&#8217;s our conversation with Robinson:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: What is the deal structure between Darwin Financial and base metals miner INYOAG? </h4>
Robinson: The deal structure is a $55M project financing package split into three components: $17.5 million and $12.5 million in six-year notes tied to sulfide and oxide production respectively, plus a $20-million conditional equity commitment that only triggers if the mine hits $10 million in monthly revenue. We get 17% of gross revenues from both production tracks, structured through secure lockbox arrangements. It&#8217;s not a straight equity investment, we specifically designed it this way to provide further upside exposure.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Are you looking for additional investors/joint venture partners? </h4>
Yes, we&#8217;ve deliberately structured this to create multiple layers of upside potential, which is pretty unique in the mining space. We&#8217;ve created a hybrid model that offers both near-term cash flow from production and significant expansion potential. We&#8217;re already seeing interest from established mining players, but we&#8217;re particularly excited about bringing new investors into the space who understand the strategic value of critical minerals.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">What are the downsides to depending on foreign sources of critical minerals?</h4>
China&#8217;s recent actions really highlight the urgency here. They&#8217;ve already implemented export controls on germanium and gallium, and just added antimony to that list. This isn&#8217;t theoretical anymore, it&#8217;s actively happening. We need to build regional resilience in our supply chains, particularly for these minerals that are crucial for defense and technology. The Darwin Mine gives us a unique opportunity to establish a domestic source for multiple critical minerals in a single asset, which is rare to find.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Will the mine be powered by solar? </h4>
The 100MW facility wouldn&#8217;t just power the mine. It would generate significant excess clean energy that we can sell back to the grid. What&#8217;s particularly interesting is that we can develop utility-scale energy storage systems using minerals we&#8217;re already producing. It creates a virtuous cycle where our mining operations directly support clean energy deployment
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">What are your 2025 goals?</h4>
For 2025, our key goals are reaching 300 tons per day on sulfide production within six months and 200 tons per day on oxide within nine months of funding. That puts us at $ 10 million in monthly revenue, which then triggers the deeper mine development program.
For last week&#8217;s Deal Dispatch, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/ma/24/11/42025534/deal-dispatch-shell-unilever-and-more-are-on-the-sell-side-the-onion-makes-alex-jones-cry-foul">click here</a>.
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Deal Dispatch: Starbucks Considers China Sale, Private Equity Bankrupts Snack Company, Darwin Financial Talks Mining

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h3>
Evolent Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40529349/evolent-health-explores-sale-garners-inbound-interest-from-private-equity-firms">reportedly up for sale</a>. The Arlington, Virginia-based software provide initiated an auction process after receiving takeover inquiries. Among the potential suitors are TPG Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>), Clayton, Dubilier &amp; Rice, and KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>). Reuters reported that health insurer Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) may join forces with a private equity partner to pursue a deal.
Kronos Bio Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRON#NASDAQ">KRON</a>), a company focused on developing therapies for cancer, is exploring &#8220;strategic alternatives,&#8221; including an acquisition or merger.The San Mateo, Califonia-based company reported $124.9 million in cash reserves as of Sept. 30. 
Saint-Gobain (PARIS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGO#PARIS">SGO</a>) is considering a sale of its auto glass unit, which could fetch up to 2.5 billion euro ($2.6 billion), per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/st-gobain-is-said-to-weigh-2-5-billion-sale-of-auto-glass-unit">Bloomberg</a>. The company is reportedly considering this strategic move as part of its broader business evaluation. This sale aligns with Saint-Gobain&#8217;s efforts to streamline its operations and focus on core business areas.
Shell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) is seeking to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/shell-aims-to-sell-majority-stake-in-carbon-offsets-business?srnd=phx-deals">jettison</a> a majority of its carbon offsets portfolio. The company first launched the portfolio of offsets, which covers dozens of projects, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-08-31/shell-silently-abandoned-its-100-million-a-year-plan-to-offset-co2-emissions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in 2018</a>. 
Unilever (LSE: ULVR) is exploring the sale of some Dutch food brands, including Unox soups and Conimex seasonings. According to Reuters, the company will instead focus on its biggest &#8220;power&#8221; labels.
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Alex Jones&#8217;s media company, Infowars, is now the property of satirical publication The Onion. The publication&#8217;s backers were none other than the families <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars">of Sandy Hook victims</a>. Observers praised the deal as poetic justice, considering Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments against those families. Jones, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36168941/elon-musks-controversial-move-alex-jones-returns-to-x-after-user-vote">has garnered sympathy from</a> right-wing personalities like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson, confirmed the acquisition in a visibly distressed social media video, blaming &#8220;Democrats.&#8221;
Diamond Sports Group&#8216;s restructuring will include reducing its debt from nearly $9 billion to $200 million, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42388454/diamond-sports-group-emerges-bankruptcy">ESPN</a> reports. The restructuring plan received what Diamond categorized as &#8220;nearly unanimous support&#8221; from debt holders. Diamond, currently possessing $100 million in liquidity, will emerge from bankruptcy and operate as a stand-alone entity. Sinclair, the parent company, took on $8 billion in debt to buy regional channels from Fox for $10.6 billion in 2019. That debt contributed to Diamond&#8217;s bankruptcy.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h3>
Currently, there are no concrete indications that Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) is actively pursuing a sale. Recent speculation regarding Humana being acquired by Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) was definitively addressed, with Cigna explicitly stating that it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41877573/cigna-not-pursuing-humana-merger-stock-soars">not pursuing a merger</a> with Humana at this time. This clarification came after rumors reignited post-election, driven by the potential for more lenient antitrust reviews under the new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates">Republican administration and Congress</a>.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) is no longer in deal talks with Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>). It&#8217;s now in advanced discussions with bondholders to finalize a bankruptcy plan. The carrier continues to struggle with mounting losses and looming debt maturities. A bankruptcy filing is expected to happen within weeks, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-nears-bankruptcy-creditors-may-approve-equity-cancellation-heres-what-it-means-for-investors-as-shares-fall-with-a-thud">the Wall Street Journal</a>.
MEI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEIP#NASDAQ">MEIP</a>) continues to explore M&amp;A opportunities, hiring Oppenheimer &amp; Co., Inc. as an exclusive financial advisor to assist the process. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company commenced cash preservation efforts that include a reduction-in-force, which will continue in stages as the Company's operational and strategic direction evolves.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h3>
Wall Street anticipates a surge in M&amp;A as Republicans take control of Congress and deregulate. Analysts expect Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's removal, which could ease antitrust scrutiny. Bank of America highlights that Republican administrations, like President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s, historically foster over 50% more financial sector M&amp;A activity compared to Democratic ones. 
Bank of America also predicts that 2025 could mark a better year for M&amp;A as rate cuts take effect and economic conditions stabilize. Here&#8217;s a list of five potential targets the bank compiled. For the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates">full list, click here</a>.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>Market Cap ($M)</th>
<th>Free Cash Flows-to-Enterprise Value (%)</th>
<th>Long-Term Growth Expectations (%)</th>
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<td>Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
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<td>Ralph LaurenCorp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
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<td>Paramount Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NYSE">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>Comm. Services</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
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<td>Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
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<td>Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
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For last week&#8217;s Deal Dispatch, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/41866114/deal-dispatch-prison-companies-in-focus-post-election-tripadvisor-boasts-11b-in-cash">click here</a>.
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Deal Dispatch: Shell, Unilever And More Are On The Sell Side; The Onion Makes Alex Jones Cry Foul

With Republicans taking control of Congress, Wall Street is buzzing about a potential boom in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) under the upcoming<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump"> Trump administration.</a>
Bank of America analysts see brighter days ahead for deal-making, anticipating that Trump could remove Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, whose aggressive antitrust stance has been a major roadblock for M&amp;A activity across sectors.
Combined with favorable macro factors and investor demand for capex and M&amp;A over debt paydown, there are plenty of reasons to believe that 2025 and beyond could see significant deal activity.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banks And Biotech: Two Key Sectors To Watch</h3>
Analysts at Bank of America's U.S. banks team are particularly bullish about the M&amp;A prospects for financials, which have historically enjoyed more than 50% higher deal activity under Republican administrations than Democratic ones. With regulatory scrutiny expected to loosen, the landscape is ripe for a surge in bank deals.
Deal activity in biotech has already started picking up, especially in smaller acquisitions. Big Pharma faces mounting pressure to offset patent expirations, so it&#8217;s hunting for acquisition targets to replenish its drug pipelines. Lower rates and potential deregulation could further fuel biotech M&amp;A as we head into 2025.
"The election results could lead to a less restrictive regulatory environment, which may open the door for more bank mergers and acquisitions,&#8221; Jill Carey Hall, CFA, a Bank of America analyst, said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Macro Factors: Green And Yellow Lights for M&amp;A</h3>
Several macroeconomic factors support a cyclical pick-up in M&amp;A activity. 
Strong equity market returns, cheap small-cap valuations relative to large caps and tight credit spreads all suggest a favorable environment for deal-making.
Not all signals are flashing green. Slowing GDP growth, rate uncertainty and high volatility could throw some caution flags. Long-term growth expectations for small caps, though improved, still remain below average.
Bank of America's credit strategists predict that 2025 could be a better year for M&amp;A activity as rate cuts begin to materialize and volatility subsides. 
"Sponsors are sitting on a pile of uncalled capital, and there's a real incentive to deploy it in a friendlier economic environment," Hall said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who Stands To Gain: Small-Cap Targets, Large-Cap Acquirers</h3>
With large deals on the decline, smaller targets have become the prime candidates for takeovers. 
Aggregate deal value has been falling in recent years as mega-cap deals have dried up and smaller, more manageable transactions have become the norm.
This trend has paid off for both sides: small-cap targets have outperformed post-announcement and large-cap acquirers have seen record one-day gains in 2023 despite paying higher deal premiums.
This pattern suggests that investors are rewarding companies that buy growth, especially in today's uncertain economic landscape.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">10 Potential M&amp;A Candidates Among Large Caps</h3>
Bank of America's latest screening of potential M&amp;A candidates includes high-growth, undervalued names, each with distinct value propositions that may appeal to suitors looking for long-term growth.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>Market Cap ($M)</th>
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<td>Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
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<td>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
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<td>Paramount Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NYSE">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>Comm. Services</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
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<td>Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
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<td>Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
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<td>F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>)</td>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>13,431</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>9.9</td>
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<td>DaVita Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>) </td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>11,976</td>
<td>5.39</td>
<td>15.4</td>
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<td>BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>7,316</td>
<td>6.5</td>
<td>12.0</td>
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<td>Aptiv plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Disc.</td>
<td>13,143</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>23.7</td>
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), adding that it is &#8220;such a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">good company.&#8221;</a>
On Sept. 26, Jabil reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and approved a $1 billion share buyback. Jabil reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.96 billion, down by 17.7% year-on-year, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. The print manufacturing company&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $2.30 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.22.
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On Oct. 15, MeiraGTx released topline data from its clinical bridging study of AAV-GAD for Parkinson's disease, MGT-GAD-025. MGT-GAD-025 is a 6-month, three-arm, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study using AAV-GAD drug product manufactured by MeiraGTx at its wholly-owned facilities with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41339117/small-cap-meiragtx-reveals-encouraging-data-from-parkinsons-study-showing-significant-clinically-">commercial platform process</a>.
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The company reported third-quarter earnings of 5 cents per share, beating estimates of 4 cents per share. SoFi raised its full-year revenue forecast from a range of $2.425 billion to $2.465 billion to a new range of $2.535 billion to $2.55 billion versus estimates of $2.45 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.
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Life360 Enters Three-Year Manufacturing Agreement With Jabil To Continue Production Of Tile And Jiobit Products; Agreement Grants Jabil Rights To Use Certain IP And Includes Purchase Commitments And Termination Clauses

STEVEN RAYMUND, Director at Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on October 28, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000898293/000122520824009513//Archives/edgar/data/898293/000122520824009513/0001225208-24-009513-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday showed that RAYMUND sold 20,000 shares of Jabil. The total transaction amounted to $2,494,096. 
Tracking the Tuesday's morning session, Jabil shares are trading at $125.22, showing a up of 0.34%.
<h3>About Jabil</h3>
Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Jabil</h3>
Revenue Growth: Jabil's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 August, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 2.94%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 9.52%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 1.2, Jabil showcases strong earnings per share.
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Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.88, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Jabil's P/E ratio of 11.17 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.54, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 6.87, Jabil presents an attractive value opportunity.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
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When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Jabil's latest-generation AMD and Intel servers offer superior performance and enhanced efficiency
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Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) underwent analysis by 5 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $142.0, a high estimate of $157.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. Observing a 5.65% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $134.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727452833_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Jabil among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>George Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
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<td>Ruplu Bhattacharya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Jabil. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Jabil compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into Jabil's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Jabil analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Jabil: A Closer Look</h2>
Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Jabil's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Jabil's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 May, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -20.18% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Jabil's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 1.91%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Jabil's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.23%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.75%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Jabil's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.43. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Expert Outlook: Jabil Through The Eyes Of 5 Analysts

Barclays analyst George Wang maintains Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $135 to $157.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Jabil, Raises Price Target to $157

Stifel analyst Matthew Sheerin maintains Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $130 to $140.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Jabil, Raises Price Target to $140

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<li>Keybanc increased the price target for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) from $8 to $11. Keybanc analyst Michael Leshock maintained an Overweight rating. Rocket Lab shares gained 0.8% to close at $8.69 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RKLB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) price target from $20 to $25. Baird analyst Ben Kallo maintained an Outperform rating. MP Materials shares gained 4.6% to close at $16.90 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co boosted ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESE#NYSE">ESE</a>) price target from $135 to $145. Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Tommy Moll maintained an Overweight rating. ESCO Technologies shares rose 1.4% to close at $126.37 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird raised Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) price target from $350 to $370. Baird analyst David Koning maintained a Neutral rating. Accenture shares gained 5.6% to close at $355.81 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised the price target for Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) from $135 to $150. B of A Securities analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya maintained a Buy rating. Jabil gained 11.7% to close at $126.65 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Leerink Partners cut Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGIO#NASDAQ">AGIO</a>) price target from $60 to $56. Leerink Partners analyst Andrew Berens downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform. Agios Pharmaceuticals shares fell 2% to close at $48.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGIO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised the price target for Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) from $97 to $104. Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Wynn Resorts shares gained 8.2% to close at $91.03 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WYNN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird cut Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) price target from $172 to $150. Baird analyst Tristan Gerra maintained an Outperform rating. Micron shares gained 14.7% to close at $109.88 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley slashed Udemy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDMY#NASDAQ">UDMY</a>) price target from $10 to $7.5. Morgan Stanley analyst Josh Baer downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight. Udemy shares gained 1.3% to close at $8.13 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UDMY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
The company posted quarterly sales of $16.41 billion compared with the analyst consensus estimate of $16.39 billion, up 3% Y/Y in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency. The adjusted EPS of $2.79 topped the analyst consensus estimate of $2.77.
Accenture declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per share, implying a growth of 15%. The board approved $4.0 billion in additional share repurchase authority, bringing Accenture's total outstanding authority to approximately $6.7 billion.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Telesis Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBIO#NASDAQ">TBIO</a>) shares shot up 43% to $3.31 after the company announced a partnership with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to revolutionize DNA and mRNA synthesis.</li>
<li>Shares of Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTTA#NASDAQ">KTTA</a>) got a boost, surging 62% to $6.24 after the company announced safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and preliminary efficacy data from the first 2 cohorts of patients in its Phase 1 clinical trial of PAS-004.</li>
<li>Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) shares were also up, gaining 11% to $125.56 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and approved a $1 billion share buyback.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXC#NASDAQ">CNXC</a>) shares dropped 16% to $53.29 following mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Ryde Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYDE#NYSE">RYDE</a>) were down 32% to $0.7792 after the company announced a $4.5 million public offering at $0.85 per unit.</li>
<li>MDxHealth SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDXH#NASDAQ">MDXH</a>) was down, falling 21% to $2.00 after the company announced the pricing of a $40 million offering of 20 million shares at $2.00 per share</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.5% to $67.95 while gold traded up 0.2% at $2,690.70.
Silver traded up 0.9% to $32.315 on Thursday, while copper rose 3.1% to $4.6290.
Euro zone
European shares closed higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 1.25%, Germany's DAX climbed 1.69% and France's CAC 40 jumped 2.33%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 1.36%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.20%.
Bank lending to households in the Eurozone increased by 0.6% year-over-year to €6.891 trillion in August compared to a 0.5% rise in the prior month. The GfK Consumer Climate Indicator for Germany climbed to a reading of -21.2 heading into October versus a revised reading of -21.9 in the prior period.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 jumping 2.79%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumping 4.16%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 3.61% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.78%.
Hong Kong&#8217;s trade deficit widened to $33.1 billion in August versus $25.6 billion in the year-ago month.
Economics
<ul>
<li>U.S. core PCE prices increased by 2.8% from the prior quarter during the second quarter compared to a 3.7% gain in the previous period.</li>
<li>U.S. durable goods orders came in mostly unchanged from the previous month in August versus the revised 9.8% jump in the earlier period.</li>
<li>U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 from the prior week to 218,000 during the period ending September 21, compared to estimates of 225,000.</li>
<li>The US economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3% during the second quarter versus a revised 1.6% increase in the first quarter.</li>
<li>Pending home sales in the U.S. rose by 0.6% from the prior month in August versus market estimates of a 0.3% increase.</li>
<li>U.S. natural-gas stocks rose 47 billion cubic feet in the week ended Sept. 20, compared to market estimates of a 52 bcf gain.</li>
</ul>
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Dow Surges Over 250 Points; Accenture Earnings Top Views

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>73.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>51.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOCN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>666</td>
<td>399</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>689</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>269</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 10322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 73990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 252 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 18626 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 25783 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $292.0 per contract. There were 3437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4628 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DOCN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 3702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PGY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGY#NASDAQ">PGY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 190 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 1001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 62 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 399 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 42 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 813 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 3169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 92 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1326 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 269 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 250 points on Thursday.
Shares of Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and approved a $1 billion share buyback.
Jabil reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.96 billion, down by 17.7% year-on-year, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. The print manufacturing company's adjusted EPS of $2.30 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.22.
Jabil shares jumped 11.2% to $126.18 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBC#NYSE">SBC</a>) jumped 25.4% to $10.01.</li>
<li>Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOTU#NYSE">GOTU</a>) shares jumped 25.4% to $3.65.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) gained 24.1% to $4.9650.</li>
<li>TAL Education Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) gained 21.7% to $10.13.</li>
<li>Ispire Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPR#NASDAQ">ISPR</a>) surged 18.6% to $6.91 following FY24 financial results.</li>
<li>Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSC#NYSE">MSC</a>) gained 17.8% to $7.43.</li>
<li>KE Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEKE#NYSE">BEKE</a>) surged 17.4% to $19.22. Shares of Chinese stocks traded higher following a report suggesting China will issue up to $284 billion of sovereign debt as part of a stimulus.</li>
<li>H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTHT#NASDAQ">HTHT</a>) gained 16.7% to $36.60. Shares of Chinese stocks traded higher following a report suggesting China will issue up to $284 billion of sovereign debt as part of a stimulus.</li>
<li>New Oriental Education &amp; Technology Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDU#NYSE">EDU</a>) gained 14.4% to $71.19.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) gained 14.2% to $109.37 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>) jumped 14.2% to $43.60.</li>
<li>The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) gained 10% to $100.78.</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) climbed 9.9% to $31.19 after the company announced it plans a $2.5 billion share repurchase program and issued its third-quarter RASM guidance. Also, the company announced it reduced headcount through controlled hiring and attrition and has contracts with all labor groups.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) gained 9.7% to $104.73 following a report suggesting China will issue up to $284 billion of sovereign debt as part of a stimulus.</li>
<li>Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) rose 9.1% to $55.74.</li>
<li>Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) gained 6.6% to $138.71.</li>
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Jabil Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Micron Technology, Southwest Airlines And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

Guidance

CORRECTION: Jabil Expects FY25 Revenue Of $27B Vs $27.19B Est, Adj EPS Of $8.65 Vs $8.64 Est

Jabil Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;JBL) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $6.96 billion, down by 17.7% year-on-year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b41043470/jabil-posts-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of $6.59 billion</a>.&nbsp;
The print manufacturing company&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $2.30 beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $2.22.
Segments: Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) revenue declined <a target="_blank" href="https://investors.jabil.com/overview/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener">by 22% Y/Y</a>, and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) revenue fell by&nbsp;13% Y/Y.
The company held $2.20 billion in cash and equivalents as of August-end. Operating cash flow for the year totaled $1.72 billion, with an adjusted free cash flow of $1.05 billion.
CEO Mike Dastoor: &#8220;While short-term demand is facing challenges in certain end-markets, we are confident that in the mid-to-long term, we are well-positioned to capitalize on secular trends in areas such as datacenter power and cooling, electric and hybrid vehicles, healthcare and pharmaceutical delivery solutions, semiconductor equipment, and warehouse automation.&#8221;
Buyback: The board authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion in common stock.
Q1 Outlook: Jabil expects first-quarter revenue of $6.3 billion – $6.9 billion (consensus: $6.47 billion) and adjusted EPS to $1.65 – $2.05 (consensus: $1.84).
FY25 guidance: The company expects revenue of $27.0 billion (versus consensus: $27.19 billion) and adjusted EPS of $8.65 (versus estimate of $8.64).
Price Action: JBL stock is up 8.88% at $123.50 premarket at the last check Thursday.

Buybacks

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Jabil, Cyferd forms AI-powered supply chain platform ID8 Global

Jabil, Cyferd form AI-powered supply chain platform ID8 Global

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Jabil expands footprint in India

Fabrinet initiated with Equal Weight at Barclays on valuation, rising competition

As Q4 nears, undervalued tech stocks offer growth potential, especially in sectors like AI. Therefore, you might want to tap into this opportunity to invest in undervalued tech stocks like TD SYNNEX Corp (SNX), Jabil (JBL), and Dropbox (DBX) for long-term gains. Read on… As the tech sector heads into Q4 with factors like recent market corrections, profit-taking after a volatile year, and stronger-than-expected earnings in sub sectors like cloud computing and semiconductors, the companies are showing signs of potential rebound.
Amid this backdrop, investors looking for an opportunity to invest might consider adding strong fundamental tech stocks, TD SYNNEX Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SNX/">SNX</a>), Jabil Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JBL/">JBL</a>), and Dropbox, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DBX/">DBX</a>), as they are trading at discounts.
With market sentiment starting to improve and economic data stabilizing, there has been a bull market momentum for tech stocks. Out of eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors, the information technology sector is ranked ninth, where it is the largest sector, comprising <a href="https://www.usbank.com/investing/financial-perspectives/market-news/investing-in-tech-stocks.html">nearly 32% of the index's value</a>.
As companies lean more into digital transformation, tech stocks in software, hardware, and cloud sectors are anticipated to benefit from increasing demand. For the tech sector specifically, analysts are optimistic about a potential return to modest growth in 2024, <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/technology-industry-outlook.html">with more robust prospects for 2025</a>. As per the Deloitte report, economists project that AI-related investments <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/2024-tmt-outlook-technology.pdf">will reach $200 billion</a> globally by 2025.
According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/it-services/worldwide">Statista</a>, the global IT services market is anticipated to reach $1.88 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%. Moreover, analysts expect growth-oriented stocks to recover, especially those with proven innovation and robust cash flows, setting the stage for undervalued tech stocks to gain renewed interest.
Considering these conducive trends, let's assess the fundamentals of the three abovementioned <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> stocks, starting with the third choice.
Stock #3: TD SYNNEX Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SNX/">SNX</a>)
SNX operates as a global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. It has two primary solution portfolios: Endpoint Solutions and Advanced Solutions. The company provides personal computing devices, endpoint technology software, and a range of data center technologies, including hybrid cloud, security, storage, networking, servers, and computing components.
On October 15, SNX's subsidiary, Hyve Solutions Corporation, announced the launch of its Orion product line featuring the NVIDIA HGX platform. These solutions are optimized for the NVIDIA Hopper platform and are fully compatible with the NVIDIA Blackwell platform, ensuring customers address both present and emerging AI computational needs. The new launch offers a seamless solution to the customers.
On October 10, SNX launched its Destination AI Practice Accelerator to fast-track AI go-to-market efforts and monetization for partners. This launch enables partners to identify AI opportunities for their end customers and build an AI practice to meet those needs with a customized strategy and support.
In terms of forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/price-earningsratio.asp">P/E</a>, SNX is trading at 9.86x, 58.9% lower than the industry average of 24.00x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/Sales and Price/Sales multiples of 0.22 and 0.17 are 92.4% and 94.2% lower than their respective industry averages of 2.95 and 2.93.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on August 31, 2024, SNX's revenue increased 5.2% year-over-year to $14.68 billion. The company reported an operating income[AD1]  of $302.88 million, indicating a 26.1% growth from the prior-year quarter.
SNX's net income came in at $178.56 million, up 28.2% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP earnings per share grew 2.9% from the year-ago value to $2.86.
Analysts expect SNX's revenue for the fiscal year (ending November 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $57.90 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 3.53%from the prior year's period to $11.66.
The stock has gained 24.2% over the past year and 14.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $115.50.
SNX's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
SNX has a B grade for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #18 out of 77 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SNX/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for SNX (Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Quality).
Stock #2: Jabil Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JBL/">JBL</a>)
JBL is a worldwide provider of manufacturing services and solutions. It operates in two segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services and Diversified Manufacturing Services. The company specializes in electronics design, production, product management, circuit design, firmware development, prototyping, and the design of plastic and metal enclosures with integrated electro-mechanical components like PCBA.
On October 14, JBL introduced an expansion of its server portfolio with the J421E-S and J422-S servers, powered by AMD 5th Generation EPYC and Intel Xeon 6 processors. This addition is efficient, high in performance, and optimized for AI, FinTech, and cloud applications.
On October 3, JBL completed its acquisition of Mikros Technologies LLC, a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of liquid cooling solutions for thermal management. This acquisition will allow JBL to extend its range of services and will also help its customers manage the intense thermal requirements of their current and next-generation products.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, JBL is trading at 15.07x, 37.2% lower than the industry average of 24.00x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/Sales and Price/Cash Flow multiples of 0.58 and 0.53 are 80.2% and 81.8% lower than the industry averages of 2.95x and 2.93x, respectively.
JBL's net revenue for the fiscal 2024, which ended on August 31, stood at $28.88 billion. Its operating income grew 31% from the prior year's period to $2.01 billion.
The company's net income attributable rose 69.7% from the year-ago value to $1.39 billion, while its EPS stood at $11.17, up 85.5% year-over-year. In addition, JBL's adjusted free cash flow rose 2.8% from the year-ago value to $1.06 million.
Street expects SNX's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending May 2025) to increase marginally year-over-year to $6.81 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 20.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $2.27. In addition, it surpassed the EPS in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
JBL shares have surged 17.1% over the past three months and 11.6% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $127.67.
It's no surprise that JBL has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Growth, Value, and Quality. Out of 77 stocks in the same industry, JBL is ranked #8.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated JBL for Stability and Sentiment. Get all JBL's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JBL/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Dropbox, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DBX/">DBX</a>)
DBX provides tools to help distributed teams prioritize, get organized, and keep work moving securely from anywhere. The company's platform allows individuals, families, teams, and organizations to collaborate and sign up for free through its website or app and upgrade to a paid subscription plan for premium features.
On October 15, DBX announced Dropbox Dash for Business, an AI-powered universal search product. This launch makes it easy for teams to find, organize, share, and secure company information, which helps save time and cost.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, DBX is trading at 11.60x, which is 51.7% lower than the industry average of 24.00x. The stock's forward Price/Cash Flow ratio of 8.88x is 58.5% below the industry average of 21.38x. Also, its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.31 compares to the industry average of 14.51x.
For the second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, DBX's total revenues increased marginally year-over-year to $634.50 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $227.90 million, indicating a 6.9% growth from the prior-year quarter, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 35.9% (up 170 bps year-over-year).
DBX's non-GAAP net income amounted to $194.10 million and $0.60 per share, reflecting 11.6% and 17.6% year-over-year increases, respectively. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 21.7% from the year-ago value to $224.7 million.
The consensus revenue estimate of $642.81 million for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a marginal increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.53 for the same quarter indicates a 5.1% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past three months, the stock has gained 11.9%, closing the last trading session at $25.98.
DBX's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade of Quality and a B for Value. Within the Technology - Services industry, it is ranked #6. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DBX/">Click here</a> to see DBX's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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JBL shares were trading at $128.32 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.65 (+0.51%). Year-to-date, JBL has gained 0.93%, versus a 21.27% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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