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Jabil Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 17 December 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 8 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarter revenue and earnings reported: Net revenue was $8.3 billion against $6,994 million a year earlier. U.S. GAAP operating income was $283 million, GAAP diluted EPS was $1.35, and core diluted EPS was $2.85 against $2.00. Source
  • Quarter ahead of expectations: The CEO said first-quarter performance was ahead of expectations across revenue, core operating margins and core EPS. Source
  • Intelligent Infrastructure drives growth: Management called Intelligent Infrastructure a growth engine, with demand accelerating across cloud, data center infrastructure, networking and capital equipment. Source
  • Core operating income rose: Core operating income was $454 million against $347 million a year earlier, after $171 million of adjustments to U.S. GAAP operating income. Source
  • Full-year revenue guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 net revenue guidance is $32.4 billion, up from $31.3 billion in the prior release. Source
  • Second quarter revenue and operating income: Second quarter net revenue is guided to $7.5 billion to $8.0 billion, with U.S. GAAP operating income of $312 million to $382 million. Source

“Fiscal 2026 is off to an excellent start, with Q1 performance ahead of expectations across revenue, core operating margins, and core EPS,”

CEO Mike Dastoor

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenue SourceFiscal year 2026$32.4 billionRaised from $31.3 billion
Core operating margin (Non-GAAP) SourceFiscal year 20265.7%Raised from 5.6%
Core diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) SourceFiscal year 2026$11.55 per diluted shareRaised from $11.00 per diluted share
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) SourceFiscal year 2026$1.3+ billionKept
Net revenue SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$7.5 billion to $8.0 billionNew
U.S. GAAP operating income SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$312 million to $382 millionNew
U.S. GAAP diluted EPS SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$1.70 to $2.19 per diluted shareNew
Core operating income (Non-GAAP) SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$375 million to $435 millionNew
Core diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$2.27 to $2.67 per diluted shareNew
Amortization of intangibles (excluded from core) SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$15 million ($0.13 per diluted share)New
Stock-based compensation (excluded from core) SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$23 million ($0.21 per diluted share)New
Restructuring, severance and related charges (excluded from core) SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2026$25 million to $15 million ($0.23 to $0.14 per diluted share)New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 net revenue, core operating margin and core diluted EPS guidance were raised. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year adjusted free cash flow guidance was maintained at $1.3 billion or more. Source
  • New guidance: Second quarter fiscal 2026 guidance was issued in this release; the September release gave first quarter guidance. Source
  • New: A pending acquisition of Hanley Energy Group is referenced, with $3 million of forward foreign exchange losses recorded in anticipation of it. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Quarter revenue and earnings reported: Net revenue was $8.3 billion against $6,994 million a year earlier. U.S. GAAP operating income was $283 million, GAAP diluted EPS was $1.35, and core diluted EPS was $2.85 against $2.00. Source
  • Quarter ahead of expectations: The CEO said first-quarter performance was ahead of expectations across revenue, core operating margins and core EPS. Source
  • Results are preliminary: The company reported preliminary, unaudited results for the quarter. Source

Segments and demand

  • Intelligent Infrastructure drives growth: Management called Intelligent Infrastructure a growth engine, with demand accelerating across cloud, data center infrastructure, networking and capital equipment. Source
  • Regulated Industries and CLDC improved: Regulated Industries and Connected Living & Digital Commerce performed better than management anticipated coming into the year, giving momentum across the portfolio. Source
  • Raise tied to broad strength: Management cited broad-based strength and improved visibility as the basis for raising fiscal 2026 revenue, core margin and core EPS guidance. Source

“As we look ahead, we will remain focused on driving profitable growth, expanding margins, delivering strong cash flow, and creating long-term value for our shareholders,”

CEO Mike Dastoor

Costs and margins

  • Core operating income rose: Core operating income was $454 million against $347 million a year earlier, after $171 million of adjustments to U.S. GAAP operating income. Source
  • Gross profit and SG&A both higher: Gross profit was $742 million against $606 million. Selling, general and administrative expense was $344 million against $305 million. Source
  • Restructuring charges tied to cost work: Restructuring, severance and related charges were $76 million against $83 million, which management tied to targeted activities. Source

Fiscal 2026 and second quarter guidance

  • Full-year revenue guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 net revenue guidance is $32.4 billion, up from $31.3 billion in the prior release. Source
  • Core margin and EPS guidance raised: Core operating margin guidance moved to 5.7% from 5.6%, and core diluted EPS guidance to $11.55 from $11.00. Source
  • Free cash flow guidance held: Adjusted free cash flow guidance stayed at $1.3 billion or more, and management said it is maintaining its free cash flow expectations. Source
  • Second quarter revenue and operating income: Second quarter net revenue is guided to $7.5 billion to $8.0 billion, with U.S. GAAP operating income of $312 million to $382 million. Source
  • Second quarter core EPS range: Core diluted EPS is guided to $2.27 to $2.67, excluding anticipated adjustments of $15 million amortization, $23 million stock compensation and $25 million to $15 million restructuring. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Adjusted free cash flow higher: Net cash provided by operating activities was $323 million against $312 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $272 million against $226 million. Source
  • Receivables up, inventory flat: Accounts receivable rose to $4,421 million from $4,039 million at August 31, 2025. Inventories were $4,681 million, unchanged, and contract assets were $1,178 million. Source
  • Cash down after debt payments: Cash and cash equivalents fell to $1,572 million from $1,933 million. Borrowings were $200 million and payments toward debt agreements were $328 million. Source
  • Capital spending and acquisition payments: Capital expenditures were $95 million against $97 million, with $44 million of proceeds from PP&E sales. Cash paid for acquisitions was $124 million against $63 million. Source

Capital returns and shareholders

  • Buybacks and dividends: Payments to acquire treasury stock were $300 million against $232 million, and dividends paid were $10 million in both periods. Source
  • Diluted share count lower: Diluted weighted average shares were 108.3 million against 114.0 million a year earlier; basic shares were 107.0 million against 112.7 million. Source
  • Tax withholding on vested stock: Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock was $65 million against $40 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 17 December 2025

  • Hanley Energy Group acquisition pending: Management refers to an anticipated closing date for the acquisition of Hanley Energy Group, which is not yet complete. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said first-quarter results were ahead of expectations; the September guidance was revenue of $7.7 billion to $8.3 billion and core diluted EPS of $2.47 to $2.87. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it is maintaining its free cash flow expectations for fiscal 2026 while raising other full-year guidance. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.