JKHYTechnology · Information Technology ServicesThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $196 — +15.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (48): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JKHY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $170 → $185 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $158 → $178 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $173 → $178 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $165 → $170 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $198 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $208 → $209 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reinstates | Overweight | $200 |
| 8 July 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | $170 |
| 18 June 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Loop Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. JKHY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 35% of US dividend payers
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Jack Henry & Associates announced the appointment of Richard N. Preece to its board of directors, as reported by PRNewswire on August 24, 2026.
Why it matters — Board appointments can influence company governance and strategic direction, making this relevant for JKHY watchers.
Jack Henry & Associates announced that its Board of Directors maintained the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.61 per share. The announcement was made on August 24, 2026, and the company continues its existing dividend policy.
Why it matters — JKHY watchers would care because the maintenance of the quarterly dividend reflects the company's continued commitment to returning cash to shareholders.
Jack Henry & Associates reported fourth-quarter financial results that beat expectations and issued FY27 GAAP EPS guidance above analyst estimates, announced after the market close on Tuesday. Following the upbeat results, analysts increased their forecasts for the company.
Why it matters — A JKHY watcher would care because better-than-expected quarterly results and above-consensus FY27 guidance prompted analysts to raise their forecasts for the company.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Jack Henry (JKHY) as a top growth stock for the long term, referencing its Zacks Style Scores framework for identifying market-beating stocks. The piece positions JKHY favorably within this stock-selection methodology.
Why it matters — A JKHY watcher would note that the stock is being positively highlighted by a widely followed research ranking system as a long-term growth pick.
Prevail Bank has selected Jack Henry to adopt its core, digital, payments, and financial crimes solutions. The partnership aims to improve employee and customer experience, with Jack Henry's open ecosystem expected to encourage future fintech relationships and support growth.
Why it matters — A new bank customer adoption signals continued demand for Jack Henry's platform and reinforces its open-ecosystem strategy for expanding fintech partnerships.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $196, with estimates ranging from $170 to $209. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +15.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for JKHY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $170 to $209 over the next 12 months.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. returned +4.5% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides integrated technology and payment processing solutions to financial institutions.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 24 Aug 2026): "Richard Preece Appointed to Jack Henry Board of Directors". Jack Henry & Associates announced the appointment of Richard N. Preece to its board of directors, as reported by PRNewswire on August 24, 2026.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides integrated technology and payment processing solutions to financial institutions. The company focuses on supporting banks and credit unions with core processing platforms, digital banking, and a wide range of complementary software and services that help manage accounts, loans, deposits, and regulatory compliance. Its operations are organized into segments including Core, Payments, and Complementary solutions, as well as corporate functions. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. serves primarily small and midsize banks and credit unions across the United States, offering tools for electronic funds transfer, card and payment processing, and information security. Through its technology, the company plays a significant role in the infrastructure of retail and commercial banking, enabling clients to streamline operations, enhance customer-facing digital experiences, and handle high volumes of secure financial transactions in a cost-effective manner. Headquartered in Monett, Missouri and founded in 1976, it is recognized as a key provider in the U.S. financial technology services market.
CEO Mr. Gregory R. Adelson · 7,300 employees · United States · https://www.jackhenry.com