Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What JKHY does

Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) is a US stock in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry, headquartered in Monett, United States. The company operates as a financial technology firm that connects people and financial institutions through technology solutions and payment processing services. It works across four segments: Core (core information processing platforms for banks and credit unions), Payments (secure payment processing tools and services), Complementary (software and hosted processing platforms for digital banking, treasury, and fraud solutions), and Corporate Services (hardware and other products). With 7,300 employees, it serves the banking and credit union industry in the United States.

Key numbers explained

• 148.33 USD is the current share price, the latest trading value of one share of JKHY.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 21.6 shows how much investors pay per dollar of the company's last twelve months of earnings; a P/E ratio is a common way to compare valuation across companies.
• The forward P/E ratio of 18.9 uses expected future earnings, which can be more relevant for growth-oriented investors.
• Earnings per share, trailing 12 months of 6.88 USD represents the portion of net income attributable to each outstanding share over the last year.
• The dividend yield of 1.64% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price, a measure often used by income-focused investors.
• Market cap of 10.4B USD reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares, placing JKHY among large-cap companies.
• Beta of 0.56 suggests the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market; a beta below 1 typically means lower sensitivity to market swings.
• Return on equity of 24% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.

Recent news

Recent headlines show Centreville Bank selecting Jack Henry to support its growth and modernization efforts. Analysts have adjusted price targets, with Raymond James raising its target to 199 and Goldman Sachs adjusting to 182, while commentary has appeared on disruption risks and post-earnings price moves.

What to watch

Investors often monitor JKHY in relation to peers such as FactSet (FDS), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), and other financial technology companies. As a component of the S&P 500, its performance can be influenced by broader market trends, interest rate environments, and regulatory changes affecting banking technology. The upcoming earnings report on Nov 3, 2026 and the exDividendDate of Sep 4, 2026 are key dates for tracking results and dividend eligibility.