Jabil Inc. (JBL) and Corning Incorporated (GLW) are uniquely positioned to benefit from the growing demand for AI data-center infrastructure. Jabil operates in over 100 locations across 30 countries and specializes in electronics manufacturing services, while Corning provides essential optical fiber and connectivity technologies for high-speed networks. Analysts project Jabil’s fiscal 2026 sales and earnings per share (EPS) to grow by 17.3% and 30.7% year-over-year, respectively, while Corning is estimated to see increases of 15.8% and 29.8% in sales and EPS.
In the last year, Jabil’s shares have increased by 46.2% against an industry average of 54.5%, while Corning’s stock surged by 140%. Despite Corning’s superior price performance, Jabil’s valuation metrics are considered more attractive, trading at a forward P/E ratio of 20.56 compared to Corning’s 40.61. As of now, Jabil holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating a more favorable investment option than Corning’s Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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