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Jabil Inc. (JBL) closed at $253.63 as of 2026-03-20, trading 92.8% above its 200-week moving average of $131.59. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 91.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1667 weeks of data, JBL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought JBL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.9%.
With a market cap of $27.1 billion, JBL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 59.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 20.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 20.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 32 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JBL would have grown to $37378, compared to $2535 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 20.3% vs 10.6% for the index — confirming JBL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 63.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: JBL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JBL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying JBL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +38.7% after 12 months (median +5.0%), compared to +10.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +63.1% vs +18.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JBL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JBL has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +31.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1994 | Jun 1995 | 62 | 43.7% | -17.5% | +36622.3% |
| Jan 1996 | Feb 1996 | 3 | 16.8% | +443.8% | +32605.8% |
| Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 | 1 | 3.1% | -0.9% | +1395.1% |
| Feb 2001 | Apr 2001 | 6 | 20.6% | -13.8% | +1350.4% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 3 | 9.0% | -19.4% | +1221.4% |
| Aug 2001 | Dec 2001 | 16 | 37.6% | -15.1% | +1334.5% |
| Dec 2001 | Nov 2003 | 98 | 57.6% | -14.0% | +1408.6% |
| Nov 2003 | Dec 2003 | 4 | 6.2% | -5.4% | +1137.5% |
| Apr 2004 | May 2004 | 3 | 4.2% | +4.6% | +1139.3% |
| Jun 2004 | Oct 2004 | 18 | 20.5% | +17.8% | +1230.6% |
| Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 | 4 | 4.6% | +67.6% | +1322.0% |
| Jun 2006 | Aug 2006 | 9 | 17.2% | -20.8% | +1143.2% |
| Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 | 2 | 1.9% | -14.7% | +1130.2% |
| Dec 2006 | Dec 2009 | 158 | 85.0% | -37.0% | +1089.5% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 12.5% | +28.9% | +1827.4% |
| Apr 2010 | Sep 2010 | 22 | 24.4% | +31.9% | +1864.5% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 1 | 3.7% | +7.9% | +1628.6% |
| Dec 2013 | Jun 2014 | 24 | 13.2% | +35.2% | +1656.7% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 3 | 6.6% | +25.6% | +1436.3% |
| Jul 2015 | Sep 2015 | 8 | 6.8% | +6.3% | +1319.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 6 | 4.5% | +19.6% | +1283.8% |
| Mar 2016 | Jul 2016 | 17 | 15.1% | +49.3% | +1295.7% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 1.4% | +51.1% | +1015.3% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 5 | 9.1% | +70.5% | +1034.1% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 8 | 32.6% | +96.8% | +949.1% |
| Average | 20 | — | +31.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JBL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Jabil Inc. (JBL) is currently 92.8% above its 200-week moving average of $131.59. It would need to fall to $131.59 to cross below the line.
What is JBL's 200-week moving average price?
Jabil Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $131.59 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when JBL drops below its 200-week moving average?
JBL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is JBL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JBL as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. Free cash flow yield is 4.2%. Return on equity is 59.7%. Price-to-book is 20.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JBL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32 years, $100 invested in JBL would have grown to $37378, compared to $2535 for the S&P 500. That's 20.3% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. JBL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does JBL pay a dividend?
Yes. Jabil Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 13.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20