Jabil (JBL) rose 0.70% to $256.35 during the February 17 session, showing resilience despite broader market declines in the technology sector. The stock's outperformance comes as investors navigate concerns over AI margins and geopolitical tensions affecting major indices.
- Jabil has gained approximately 51% over the past year, reaching a market capitalization of $27.2 billion as a key beneficiary of infrastructure demand.
- The company's diversified manufacturing model across EMS and DMS segments provides stability compared to pure-play tech firms facing AI-related disruptions.
- While the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 declined due to volatility from Alibaba's AI news and geopolitical events, Jabil maintained its upward momentum.