Jabil Circuit, Inc. is a United States–based company operating in the technology sector, within the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and engineering-solutions industry. It is one of the largest global providers of outsourced manufacturing, supply-chain management and product-engineering services.

Its portfolio spans:

• Design and engineering services.
• Prototyping and electronics manufacturing.
• Printed-circuit-board assembly.
• Medical-device and industrial equipment production.
• Automotive and telecommunications hardware.
• Semiconductor-support services and consumer electronics.
• Supply-chain planning and logistics optimization.
• Automation, 3D printing and digital manufacturing.

The company also develops connected-device platforms, sustainability-focused 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, R&D centers, automated production lines, logistics hubs and testing laboratories.

Its operating model combines advanced engineering capabilities with flexible manufacturing and digital supply-chain integration to support complex, large-scale production across multiple industries.

Jabil Circuit, Inc.’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JBL.

History and Development

Jabil was founded in 1966 with an initial focus on electronic assembly services, particularly circuit-board manufacturing for industrial clients.

Over time, the company expanded its capabilities alongside the growth of the global electronics industry, benefiting from the increasing trend toward outsourced manufacturing.

In 1993, Jabil completed its initial public offering (IPO), enabling international expansion and the development of more advanced engineering and production services.

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, the company diversified into new verticals, including healthcare, automotive technology, industrial systems and digital manufacturing, while investing in automation, robotics and advanced analytics.

In recent years, Jabil has operated in a context of supply-chain disruptions, semiconductor constraints and shifting global demand. The company has focused on optimizing production capacity, strengthening automation, enhancing digital supply-chain solutions and prioritizing higher-value segments such as healthcare and advanced electronics.

By the mid-2020s, Jabil had consolidated its position as a global leader in engineering-driven manufacturing, offering integrated solutions across the full product lifecycle.

Additional Information

Jabil Circuit Inc (United States) is listed on the Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of $29.42 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $1.61 billion.

The company employs approximately 135.000 people and operates in the Others sector, within the Others industry.

Over the past 12 months, Jabil Circuit Inc reported $35.95 billion in revenue, generating net income of $1.04 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 28.29, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 18.24, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.12%.

The company trades under the ticker JBL.