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JBL vs TER: which is the better buy in 2026?

Jabil Inc.

NYSE:JBL

91/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$38.0B

AI server build-out turned a sleepy contract manufacturer into a 23% grower, and the September briefing should make Wall Street admit it.

Full JBL analysis

Teradyne, Inc.

NASDAQ:TER

91/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$59.3B

The HBM test bottleneck has a name, and Teradyne owns the socket Nvidia's supply chain can't ship without.

Full TER analysis

Factor by factor

FactorJBLTER
Revenue Growth3598
Profitability5672
Valuation3432
Momentum6969
Theme Purity7768
Moat5356
Catalysts8473
Market Position5055

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Frequently asked questions

Is JBL or TER the better buy in 2026?

JBL and TER are neck and neck at 91/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare JBL and TER?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.