Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $188.15 | Market Cap: $13.7 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Transaction & Payment Processing Services
Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $188.15Market Cap: $13.7 BilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Transaction & Payment Processing Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.7%, Dist 3Y High is -0.7% | Key risksJKHY key risks include [1] its dependence on the financial health and technology spending of its core community bank and credit union clients. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -61% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 23% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 23% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.7%, Dist 3Y High is -0.7% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -61% |
| Key risksJKHY key risks include [1] its dependence on the financial health and technology spending of its core community bank and credit union clients. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
JKHY Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are five key points highlighting the reasons for Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) stock movement from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Strong Q1 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Outperformance: Jack Henry & Associates reported robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on November 4, 2025, surpassing analyst expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company announced an EPS of $1.97, exceeding consensus estimates of $1.61 to $1.71, and quarterly revenue increased by 7.3% to between $636.11 million and $644.7 million, above analysts' forecasts.
2. Raised Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance: Following the strong Q1 results, Jack Henry & Associates raised its fiscal year 2026 guidance, projecting full-year GAAP revenue between $2.49 billion and $2.51 billion and EPS between $6.38 and $6.49, which was higher than its previous outlook. This positive revision typically boosts investor confidence in the company's future performance.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| JKHY Return | 12% | 4% | 6% | -6% | 9% | 8% | 38% |
| Peers Return | � | � | -34% | 34% | 60% | -27% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| JKHY Win Rate | 67% | 67% | 42% | 50% | 75% | 42% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | 42% | 40% | 55% | 65% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| JKHY Max Drawdown | -11% | -11% | -6% | -21% | -2% | -16% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | -45% | -16% | -4% | -37% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: FISV, FIS, QTWO, ALKT, SSNC. See JKHY Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | JKHY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -34.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 52.8% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -25.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 34.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 43 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -25.7% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 34.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 408 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -50.9% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 103.6% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 641 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to FI, FISV, GPN, QTWO, EVTC
In The Past
Jack Henry & Associates's stock fell -34.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/5/2022. A -34.6% loss requires a 52.8% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.6% | 4.6% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -9.0% | -9.0% | -11.0% |
| 09262025 | JKHY | Jack Henry & Associates | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 25.5% | 25.5% | -2.1% |
| 03312023 | JKHY | Jack Henry & Associates | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.0% | 16.8% | -7.7% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.6% | 4.6% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -9.0% | -9.0% | -11.0% |
| 09262025 | JKHY | Jack Henry & Associates | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 25.5% | 25.5% | -2.1% |
| 03312023 | JKHY | Jack Henry & Associates | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.0% | 16.8% | -7.7% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 71.09 |
| Mkt Cap | 17.4 |
| Rev LTM | 4,284 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,014 |
| FCF LTM | 855 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 542 |
| CFO LTM | 1,117 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 942 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 6.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.8% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 19.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 19.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 25.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 20.8% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 18.5% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 17.4 |
| P/S | 4.0 |
| P/EBIT | 16.2 |
| P/E | 24.0 |
| P/CFO | 15.2 |
| Total Yield | 4.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.6% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 8.1% |
| 3M Rtn | -6.5% |
| 6M Rtn | -16.8% |
| 12M Rtn | -23.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 35.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 7.4% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -8.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -29.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -35.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -36.0% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payments | 818 | 767 | 719 | 642 | 598 |
| Core | 691 | 649 | 622 | 564 | 561 |
| Complementary | 618 | 584 | 544 | 506 | 484 |
| Corporate and Other | 89 | 78 | 57 | 46 | 54 |
| Total | 2,216 | 2,078 | 1,943 | 1,758 | 1,697 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 403 | ||||
| Payments | 376 | ||||
| Complementary | 367 | ||||
| Research and Development | -148 | ||||
| Corporate and Other | -230 | ||||
| Selling, General, and Administrative | -278 | ||||
| Total | 489 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/28/2025 | -2.9% | -1.2% | 13.1% |
| 8/11/2025 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| 4/30/2025 | 0.3% | -1.0% | 4.8% |
| 1/27/2025 | -1.4% | -1.6% | -3.3% |
| 10/28/2024 | -0.5% | 0.4% | -5.7% |
| 8/12/2024 | 1.5% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| 4/29/2024 | -2.1% | -0.7% | -2.4% |
| 1/29/2024 | -0.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| # Negative | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Median Positive | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Median Negative | -2.6% | -3.1% | -4.2% |
| Max Positive | 6.6% | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Max Negative | -12.9% | -15.8% | -18.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11072025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8252025 | 10-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5122025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2072025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8262024 | 10-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2082024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11092023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8242023 | 10-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5082023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2092023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11092022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8252022 | 10-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2092022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
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