Jabil (JBL) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
18 Mar, 2026Executive summary
Q2 FY2026 results exceeded expectations in revenue, core operating margin, and core EPS, driven by broad-based strength across Intelligent Infrastructure, Regulated Industries, and Digital Commerce segments.
Net revenue for Q2 FY2026 reached $8.3 billion, up 23% year-over-year, with strong performance in Intelligent Infrastructure and Regulated Industries offsetting declines in Connected Living & Digital Commerce.
The company raised its full-year FY2026 outlook for revenue and core EPS, reflecting confidence in the second half and a focus on profitable growth, margin expansion, and strong cash generation.
Financial highlights
Q2 FY2026 net revenue was $8.3 billion, surpassing guidance and up from $7.5 billion in Q2 FY2025.
Core operating income reached $436 million (core margin 5.3%), with GAAP operating income at $374 million.
Core diluted EPS was $2.69; GAAP diluted EPS was $2.08.
Adjusted free cash flow for Q2 was $360 million; cash flow from operations was $411 million.
Ended Q2 with $1.8 billion in cash and repurchased $300 million in shares.
Outlook and guidance
Q3 FY2026 net revenue guidance: $8.1–$8.9 billion.
Q3 core operating income guidance: $452–$512 million; GAAP operating income: $398–$458 million.
Q3 core diluted EPS expected at $2.83–$3.23; GAAP diluted EPS at $2.36–$2.76.
FY2026 outlook: net revenue $34 billion, core operating margin 5.7%, core diluted EPS $12.25, adjusted free cash flow over $1.3 billion.
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