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Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.

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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid AI competition concerns from China's DeepSeek AI model.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with JBL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for Jabil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 63% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $252,270, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $1,244,060.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $130.0 to $210.0 for Jabil over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Jabil stands at 216.1, with a total volume reaching 2,059.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Jabil, situated within the strike price corridor from $130.0 to $210.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Jabil Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737567030_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JBL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$960.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
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<td>JBL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$98.7K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$81.8K</td>
<td>576</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>JBL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$61.3K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>42</td>
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<h3>About Jabil</h3>
Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Jabil, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Jabil</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 749,715, with JBL's price up by 1.18%, positioned at $169.55.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 51 days.</li>
</ul>
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Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.88% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.39%. Currently, Jabil has a market capitalization of $18.28 billion. 
Buying $1000 In JBL: If an investor had bought $1000 of JBL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,183.40 today based on a price of $167.44 for JBL at the time of writing.
<h3>Jabil's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737489636_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Jabil Stock In The Last 20 Years

Jabil's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 26.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.41 million shares sold short, which is 2.62% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Jabil Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737128712_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Jabil has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Jabil's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Jabil's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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(JBL) - Analyzing Jabil's Short Interest

STEVEN RAYMUND, Board Member at Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on January 14, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: RAYMUND's decision to sell 20,000 shares of Jabil was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000898293/000122520825000629//Archives/edgar/data/898293/000122520825000629/0001225208-25-000629-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The total value of the sale is $3,026,000.
The latest market snapshot at Wednesday morning reveals Jabil shares up by 1.3%, trading at $157.99.
<h3>About Jabil</h3>
Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.
<h3>Jabil: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Jabil's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 November, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -16.61%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 8.66%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Jabil's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.89.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.06, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Valuation Analysis:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Jabil's P/E ratio of 14.74 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.68, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Jabil's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 7.33, indicates attractively priced shares.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Investors should view insider transactions as part of a multifaceted analysis and not rely solely on them for decision-making.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Understanding Crucial Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Unloading: STEVEN RAYMUND Sells $3.03M Worth Of Jabil Shares

Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) stock is trading higher on Friday. The company announced that it issued a warrant to Amazon.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) NV Investment Holdings to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/secfilings/25/01/42784871/jabil-inc-general-corporate-statement-form8">potentially acquire</a> up to 1,158,539 shares.
What To Know: The warrants would be exercisable at a price of $137.76 per share, based on the preceding 30 trading days&#8217; volume-weighted average price.
The warrants come with a cashless exercise option and will vest over time based on payments for products and services. Some of the shares have already vested, with the rest set to vest if an acquisition goes through. The warrant expires on December 27, 2031.
What Else: In mid-December, Jabil <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42550964">reported earnings</a> for the 2025 fiscal-year first-quarter. It reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.00, beating analyst estimates of $1.88. In addition, it reported sales of $6.99 billion, beating analyst estimates of $6.60 billion.
&#8220;I am very pleased with our first fiscal quarter results, which came in stronger than we anticipated driven by incremental strength in our Cloud, Data Center Infrastructure, and Digital Commerce end-markets. As a result, the team was able to deliver strong Core EPS and cash flow generation during the quarter,&#8221; said CEO Mike Dastoor.&nbsp;
Jabil also guided for the second quarter and 2025 fiscal-year. For the second quarter, the company expects revenue between $6.1 billion and $6.7 billion, versus analyst estimates of $6.27 billion. Jabil anticipates adjusted earnings per share of $1.60 to $2.00, versus analyst estimates of $1.79.
Jabil sees 2025 fiscal-year revenue of $27.3 billion, versus analyst estimates of $27.03 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $8.75, versus analyst estimates of $8.69.
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JBL Price Action: At the time of writing, Jabil stock is trading 4.94% higher at $149.88, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Jabil shares are trading higher. The company announced it issued a warrant to Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings to acquire up to 1,158,539 shares.

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Jabil Issued Warrant To Amazon.Com NV Investment Holdings To Acquire Up To 1,158,539 Ordinary Shares At $137.7671/Share

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Jabil shares are trading higher after Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $157 to $179.

Throughout the last three months, 8 analysts have evaluated Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $156.0, with a high estimate of $179.00 and a low estimate of $140.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 11.43% increase from the previous average price target of $140.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734721249_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Jabil by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>George Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Vogt</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>George Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ruplu Bhattacharya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Jabil. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Jabil compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Jabil's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Jabil's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Jabil</h2>
Jabil Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing manufacturing services and solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets.The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. It operates in two segments. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment, which is the key revenue driver, is focused on leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics. The Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS) segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies, and healthcare.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Jabil's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: Jabil's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 August, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -17.66%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Jabil's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.98% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Jabil's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.88%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Jabil's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.79%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.88, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What 8 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Jabil

Barclays analyst George Wang maintains Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $157 to $179.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Jabil, Raises Price Target to $179

Stifel analyst Matthew Sheerin reiterates Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $150 to $160.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Mizuho raised the price target for Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) from $5,400 to $6,000. Mizuho analyst James Lee maintained an Outperform rating. Booking shares closed at $4,943.35 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Wedbush slashed the price target for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) from $140 to $125. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintained an Outperform rating. Micron shares closed at $103.90 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS boosted the price target for Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) from $128 to $152. UBS analyst David Vogt maintained a Neutral rating. Jabil shares closed at $143.69 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised Birkenstock Holding plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) price target from $60 to $70. BMO Capital analyst Simeon Siegel maintained an Outperform rating. Birkenstock shares settled at $57.16 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIRK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group raised RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $485 to $500. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform. RH shares closed at $396.39 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank cut PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) price target from $150 to $145. Deutsche Bank analyst David Begleiter maintained a Buy rating. PPG shares closed at $121.25 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PPG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo raised C4 Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCCC#NASDAQ">CCCC</a>) price target from $8 to $12. Wells Fargo analyst Derek Archila upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. C4 Therapeutics shares closed at $3.6550 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Jefferies raised the price target for SentinelOne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) from $27 to $30. Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. SentinelOne shares settled at $22.05 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/S/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel raised DT Midstream, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTM#NYSE">DTM</a>) price target from $89 to $106. Stifel analyst Selman Akyol upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. DT Midstream shares closed at $95.41 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DTM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS increased AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) price target from $25 to $30. UBS analyst John Hodulik maintained a Buy rating. AT&amp;T shares closed at $22.48 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wall Street inched marginally higher during Wednesday morning trading in New York, with traders remaining on edge ahead of the eagerly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s press conference <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42554114/all-eyes-on-december-fed-meeting-as-traders-await-interest-rate-projections">at 2:30 p.m. ET.</a>
The Fed is widely expected to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.25%-4.50%. Yet, the market&#8217;s reaction is likely to hinge on the updated economic projections and Powell&#8217;s commentary on future policy direction.
The semiconductor sector rebounded strongly, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbing 0.9% after a 1.6% dip on Tuesday. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 3.6%, on track to mark its best single-day gain in a month and to snap a four-day losing streak. The jump followed Nvidia&#8217;s announcement of a new $249 Jetson computer for AI applications, significantly cheaper than its predecessor priced at $499.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar edged 0.2% higher, with the DXY index breaking above 107, its highest level in three weeks. Treasury yields were steady, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.40% as traders awaited the Fed&#8217;s decision.
Commodities presented a mixed picture: gold slipped 0.4%, while WTI crude gained 1.2%, supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.
The cryptocurrency market took a breather after recent strong gains, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.8%, trading below the $105,000 mark.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,597.75</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,063.18</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,337.19</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,010.91</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.2% to $605.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $437.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) held steady at $535.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) edged 0.2% up to $231.42.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.4%; the&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 2.4% ahead of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. Analysts anticipate adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.7 billion for the quarter.</li>
<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), down 3%; Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), up 9.6% and Heico Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>), down 8.7%.</li>
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<li>KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NASDAQ">KULR</a>) shares jumped 59% to $2.29 after the company announced it regained NYSE stockholders&#8217; equity required compliance status.</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) gained 30.1% to $21.85 on continued strength, after the company on Tuesday announced it was awarded a prime contract by NASA to apply Dirac-3 for imaging and data processing support.</li>
<li>SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYT#NASDAQ">SKYT</a>) surged 21.6% to $15.90.</li>
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