Jabil Ranks 309th in Trading Volume as Institutional Buyers Boost Holdings Amid Insider Sell-Off

On August 18, 2025, Jabil (JBL) closed with a 0.15% gain, trading on a volume of $310 million, ranking 309th in market activity. Institutional investors have been active, with Resona Asset Management increasing its stake by 6.1% to 34,653 shares valued at $4.7 million. Additional purchases by Townsquare Capital, Mariner LLC, and Guggenheim Capital further underscored growing institutional confidence, with combined holdings exceeding $8.8 million in the quarter.

Insider activity, however, highlighted mixed signals. CEO Michael Dastoor sold 18,234 shares, reducing his ownership by 8.22%, while EVP Steven Borges offloaded 22,443 shares, cutting his stake by 17.92%. Over 90 days, insiders collectively sold 332,847 shares worth $66.5 million, reflecting cautious positioning amid strategic shifts. Analyst coverage remains cautiously optimistic, with seven firms assigning a "buy" rating and one maintaining a "strong-buy," averaging a $231.71 price target. Recent upgrades from Stifel Nicolaus and Bank of America emphasized long-term growth potential.

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