Company Overview - Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) is a financial technology company with a market cap of $13.6 billion, providing technology solutions and payment processing services across four segments: Core, Payments, Complementary, and Corporate and Other [1][2] - The company offers a variety of products including SilverLake, Symitar, CIF 20/20, Core Director, and the Banno Digital Platform [2] Stock Performance - JKHY shares have decreased by 4.3% from their 52-week high of $196, but have increased by 18.4% over the past three months, outperforming the iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF (TECB), which rose by 1.1% during the same period [3] - Year-to-date, JKHY stock has risen by 7.1%, underperforming TECB's 13.8% return, and has gained 4.4% over the past 52 weeks compared to TECB's 9.4% increase [4] Financial Results - Following the Q1 2026 results announced on November 4, JKHY shares jumped 4.9%, reporting an EPS of $1.97, which exceeded analyst estimates, and revenue of $644.7 million, reflecting a 7.3% year-over-year increase [5] - Net income rose by 21% to $144 million, and the company raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting revenue between $2.49 billion and $2.51 billion and EPS between $6.38 and $6.49, surpassing previous forecasts [5] Competitive Position - In comparison, rival Accenture plc (ACN) has seen a decline of 21.9% year-to-date and 23.4% over the past 52 weeks, indicating JKHY's relative outperformance [6] - Analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook for JKHY, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 17 analysts, and the stock is currently trading above the mean price target of $181.62 [6]