Jabil Inc announces $1 billion debt offering to optimize capital structure
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 15 Jan 26
Source: Globenewswire
Jabil Inc (JBL) has seen its stock rise by 4.18% as it reaches a 52-week high, reflecting positive market sentiment.
The company announced a $1 billion debt offering, which includes $500 million of 4.200% senior notes due 2029 and $500 million of 4.750% senior notes due 2033. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying existing debt, which is expected to optimize its capital structure and reduce financial costs. This announcement has generated optimism among investors, contributing to the stock's upward movement.
The successful debt offering positions Jabil for future growth and financial stability, as it prepares to close the offering on January 23, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Analyst Views on JBL
Wall Street analysts forecast JBL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JBL is 265.00 USD with a low forecast of 244.00 USD and a high forecast of 283.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 243.620
Low
244.00
Averages
265.00
High
283.00
Current: 243.620
Low
244.00
Averages
265.00
High
283.00
About JBL
Jabil Inc. provides comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. The Company provides comprehensive electronics design, production, and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. The Company’s Regulated Industries segment is focused on regulated markets and includes revenues from customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, healthcare and packaging, and renewable energy infrastructure industries. Its Intelligent Infrastructure segment is focused on the modern digital ecosystem including artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and includes revenues from customers primarily in the capital equipment, cloud and data center infrastructure, and networking and communications industries. Its Connected Living and Digital Commerce segment is focused on digitalization and automation, including warehouse automation and robotics. The Company is also engaged in drug development and manufacturing solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
