CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common stock:	Additional paid-in capital:	Retained earnings:	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Treasury stock:	Noncontrolling interests:
Beginning Balance at Aug. 31, 2023	$ 2,867		$ 2,795	$ 4,412	$ (17)	$ (4,324)	$ 1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Treasury shares purchased	0		(13)			(487)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			45
Declared dividends				(11)
Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.	194			194
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	11				11
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(67)
Excise taxes related to treasury shares purchased						(3)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2023	2,536	$ 0	2,827	4,595	(6)	(4,881)	1
Beginning Balance at Aug. 31, 2024	1,737		2,841	5,760	(46)	(6,818)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Disposition of noncontrolling interests			2
Treasury shares purchased	(232)		115			(347)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			44
Declared dividends				(9)
Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.	100			100
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(6)				(6)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(40)
Excise taxes related to treasury shares purchased						(3)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2024	$ 1,593	$ 0	$ 3,002	$ 5,851	$ (52)	$ (7,208)	$ 0