Jack Henry Stock Dips as Analysts Set Fresh Targets

On October 2, 2026, Jack Henry & Associates stock closed at USD 142.54 on the Nasdaq, marking a 0.90% decline from the prior day and a 26.3% drop from its 52-week high of USD 193.39. The company’s definitive proxy statement was filed the same day, prompting fresh analyst targets.

Analysts remain divided on the stock’s outlook. Royal Bank of Canada maintained an Outperform rating with a USD 178 price target, while Morgan Stanley reduced its target from USD 170 to USD 158, keeping an Equal Weight rating. Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a USD 193 target. MarketBeat’s consensus across 18 analysts showed a Moderate Buy recommendation and an average target of USD 191.47.

Jack Henry reported fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of USD 1.57, beating the consensus of USD 1.44, and revenue of USD 633.1 million, slightly above expectations. However, the GAAP operating margin fell to 21.2% from 25.3%. For fiscal 2026, revenue grew 7.1% year over year, while net income increased to USD 502.8 million from USD 455.7 million.

The company’s fiscal 2027 guidance projects revenue between USD 2.684 billion and USD 2.709 billion, representing 5.5% to 6.5% growth. GAAP operating margin is expected to range between 24.5% and 24.7%, with GAAP EPS forecasted at USD 7.33 to USD 7.38. The stock, currently trading below its yearly high, has a market capitalization of USD 10.1 billion.