Jabil Circuit, Inc. is a United States–based company operating in the technology sector within the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and engineering-solutions industry. The company is one of the largest global providers of outsourced manufacturing, supply-chain management and product-engineering services.
Founded in 1966 by James Golden and William Morean, Jabil emerged during a period of rapid growth in consumer electronics and increased demand for specialized manufacturing partners capable of delivering efficiency, scalability and advanced engineering capabilities.
Jabil’s portfolio spans design and engineering services, prototyping, electronics manufacturing, printed-circuit-board assembly, medical-device production, industrial equipment, automotive technologies, telecommunications hardware, semiconductor-support services, consumer electronics, supply-chain planning, logistics optimization, automation solutions, 3D printing and digital manufacturing.
The company also develops connected-device platforms, sustainability-driven manufacturing processes and integrated industrial-design solutions.
Jabil operates globally, with facilities in more than 25 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Its operational structure includes large-scale factories, engineering and R&D centers, automated assembly lines, logistics hubs, innovation centers, testing laboratories and customer-dedicated production units.
The company leverages advanced digital supply-chain tools and flexible manufacturing models to serve diverse industries with high standards of precision and reliability.
Market factors influencing Jabil include demand cycles in consumer electronics, semiconductor availability, global logistics conditions, production-cost volatility, competitive pressure within the EMS sector, technological innovation, regulatory requirements, digital transformation, and the growing need for automation and sustainable manufacturing.
The company continuously adapts to trends such as IoT expansion, electrification, miniaturization of components and rising expectations for integrated engineering services.
Jabil Circuit, Inc.’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker JBL.
History and when Jabil Circuit, Inc. was founded
Jabil was founded in 1966 in Detroit with the initial objective of providing electronic assembly services to manufacturers seeking greater production efficiency. In its early years, the company focused on circuit-board assembly and contract manufacturing, capitalizing on the expanding electronics industry.
As demand grew, Jabil established its headquarters in Florida, reinforcing its industrial footprint and proximity to emerging markets. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Jabil expanded its capabilities to support the growing computer and industrial electronics sectors.
The global shift toward outsourced manufacturing enabled the company to scale production and deliver increasingly complex engineering and assembly services. This expansion set the foundation for Jabil’s entry into international markets.
In 1993, Jabil completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which provided capital to accelerate global expansion and broaden engineering and design offerings. The late 1990s and 2000s were marked by significant international growth, driven by the opening of facilities in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
The company strengthened its position as one of the leading EMS providers worldwide. During the 2010s, Jabil diversified its business model by entering new verticals such as medical devices, automotive technology, renewable energy, industrial equipment and digital manufacturing.
Investments in automation, robotics, advanced analytics and additive manufacturing further expanded its technological capabilities. Between 2020 and 2024, Jabil operated in an environment shaped by global supply-chain disruptions, semiconductor shortages and shifting patterns of consumer demand.
The company invested in capacity optimization, enhanced its automation strategies and divested certain low-margin businesses to focus on higher-value sectors such as healthcare, industrial systems and next-generation electronics.
It also strengthened digital supply-chain solutions to support clients facing complex operational challenges. By 2024, Jabil Circuit, Inc. had solidified its status as a global leader in engineering-driven manufacturing solutions, offering integrated capabilities that support the full lifecycle of technologically advanced products across multiple industries.
Additional Information
The Company Jabil Circuit Inc (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 27.21 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.34 Billion.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 31.11 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 707.00 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 38.49, a P/BV ratio of 20.25 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of JBL was at 0.13%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker JBL.