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JKHY Stock Forecast: Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$155
+1.42% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $195 — +25.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 84 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$10.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
84 / 100
Median analyst target
$195
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$644.0M+4.7% y/y
Operating income$136.8M
Net income$111.2M
Free cash flow$236.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.6%
1M
−5.6%
YTD
−13.9%
1Y
+2.3%
From 52W high
−18.4%
From 52W low
+26.2%
$123
$190
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

JKHY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
84 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Quality
97
Revisions
82
Issuance
70
Momentum
70
Growth
64
Value
62
Accruals
39
Size
14

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (39): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

JKHY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JKHY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$120$140$160$180$200$220Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JKHYHigh $209Median $195Low $158

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
15 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $158Median $195High $209

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Oct 2026Piper SandlerUpgradeOverweight$175
30 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$170 → $158
30 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$178
30 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
28 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy—
28 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy$193
16 Sept 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$171 → $175
16 Sept 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
16 Sept 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy—
16 Sept 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy$192 → $199
16 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$178
16 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
14 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesOverweight$190
14 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesOverweight—
11 Sept 2026Piper SandlerInitiatesNeutral—
11 Sept 2026Piper SandlerInitiatesNeutral$171
2 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
2 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$198
25 Aug 2026Wolfe ResearchMaintainsOutperform$200 → $215

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Performance

JKHY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. returned +2.3% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

JKHY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JKHYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

JKHY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.1%
Analysts raising
10
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.9×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.2×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / book
5.2×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
15.0×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.7%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−12.8%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Gross margin
42.5%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Operating margin
22.5%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
19.8%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
24.0%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Return on assets
13.0%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.6%

Higher than 75% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has a market value of $10.7B and an enterprise value of $10.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.5B. The latest quarter grew 4.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $502.8M, a 19.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.97.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $506.5M, after $67.1M of capital spending.

  • Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. spent $448.2M on share buybacks and $170.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 70.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 21.9×; forward P/E: 19.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.59%, paying out 34% of earnings.

  • Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. employs 7,300 people — $349K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

JKHY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInformation Technology Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
JKHYJack Henry & Associates, Inc.$10.7B
84
ITGartner, Inc.$12.4B
82
CACICACI International, Inc.$13.3B
54
WSEWise Group Plc$14.5B
22
LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc.$15.1B
62
FISFidelity National Information Services, Inc.$18.4B
49
CDWCDW Corp.$19.5B
70

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News

Latest JKHY news & analysis

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2026

Seeking Alpha · 11 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha reviews an investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks for October 2026, assessing entry points based on valuation and future return potential. It reports ranking gains for Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home Depot, and says 44 stocks have forward return estimates of at least 10%, while 32 appear potentially undervalued by a free-cash-flow measure.

Why it matters — The article describes a broad dividend-growth stock screen, but the excerpt does not mention Jack Henry & Associates, so it offers no company-specific update for JKHY watchers.

Here's Why Jack Henry (JKHY) is a Strong Growth Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research presents its Style Scores as a way to identify stocks with strong growth potential, framing Jack Henry (JKHY) as a strong growth stock.

Why it matters — The item highlights Zacks' growth-oriented characterization of JKHY and points readers to its Style Scores as the basis for that framing.

Jack Henry Earns 10 WebAwards, Including Best Bank Website Recognition

PRNewsWire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Jack Henry announced that 10 financial institutions using its web hosting and graphic design services received 2026 WebAwards, including the Best Bank Website award. The recognition came from the 18th annual WebAwards program.

Why it matters — This recognition highlights the quality of Jack Henry's web hosting and graphic design offerings, which could strengthen its standing as a provider of digital solutions for financial institutions.

Hyland Joins the Jack Henry® Fintech Integration Network to Close the Gap Between Core Banking and Governed Content

PRNewsWire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Hyland announced it has joined the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network, gaining access to Jack Henry's technical resources to support its existing integrations with the SilverLake and Symitar Episys core platforms.

Why it matters — The partnership broadens Jack Henry's fintech ecosystem and strengthens integration support for two of its core banking platforms.

Jack Henry Named to IDC FinTech Rankings Top 25

PRNewsWire · 24 Sept 2026positive

Jack Henry announced that it has been included in the 2026 IDC FinTech Rankings Top 25, marking the company's 18th consecutive year on the list.

Why it matters — A JKHY watcher would care because consistent recognition in a major fintech industry ranking reflects the company's sustained standing and reputation within the sector.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about JKHY stock

What is the JKHY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $195, with estimates ranging from $158 to $209. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is JKHY stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., 15 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 84 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank JKHY?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. ranks 84 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 (99 of 100).

Will JKHY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +25.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 84 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the JKHY stock forecast for 2030?

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: $158 to $209 over the next 12 months.

How has JKHY stock performed over the past year?

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. returned +2.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. do?

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides software and payment processing solutions for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions.

What is the latest news on JKHY?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 11 Oct 2026): "Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2026". Seeking Alpha reviews an investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks for October 2026, assessing entry points based on valuation and future return potential. It reports ranking gains for Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home Depot, and says 44 stocks have forward return estimates of at least 10%, while 32 appear potentially undervalued by a free-cash-flow measure.

Company

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides software and payment processing solutions for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. Jack Henry & Associates focuses on core processing systems that support deposit, loan, and general ledger operations, along with digital banking, treasury management, fraud prevention, and lending tools. Its payments offerings include debit and credit card processing, ATM and ACH services, remote deposit capture, and bill pay solutions. The company also delivers hosted platforms, data processing, implementation support, training, and professional services to help financial institutions manage operations and serve customers through online and mobile channels. Jack Henry & Associates plays an important role in the financial services infrastructure by connecting institutions with the technology needed for account management, secure payments, and client engagement.

CEO Mr. Gregory R. Adelson · 7,300 employees · United States · https://www.jackhenry.com