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JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES INC

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Business Summary

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides technology solutions and payment processing services primarily to community and regional banks and credit unions. The company serves over 7,200 financial institutions and diverse corporate entities . The industry is characterized by consolidation, with the number of commercial banks and savings institutions declining 13% from the end of calendar year 2020 to the end of calendar year 2025 , and the number of credit unions declining 16% over the same period . Despite this, aggregate assets for banks increased at a compound annual rate of 3% and totaled $25.3 trillion as of December 31, 2025 , while credit union assets grew at a compound annual rate of 6% and totaled $2.5 trillion . The company's core banking solutions serve banks from de novo to those with up to $55 billion in assets , and it supports over 900 banks and over 700 credit unions with core processing platforms.

The market for technology solutions to financial services organizations is highly competitive, with competition based on culture, service, innovation, strategy, execution, product functionality, price, operating flexibility, and ease-of-use . The company's core solutions compete with large vendors including Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., Fiserv, Inc., Corelation, Inc., and Finastra . The company believes its primary competitive advantage is client service , and it has captured substantial market share . The company's strategy focuses on organic growth augmented by strategic acquisitions, with a goal to enable banks and credit unions to win on exceptional user experience and trust through open, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and service .

The company generates revenue through two primary streams: services and support, and processing . Services and support includes private and public cloud revenues with contract terms typically of six years at inception, product delivery and services revenues, and on-premise support revenues with annual contract terms . Processing includes remittance revenues from payment processing, remote capture, and ACH transactions; faster payments revenues from electronic payment services; card revenues; and transaction and digital revenues . The company's solutions are delivered on-premise or through its private and public cloud environments .

The company's Core segment provides core information processing platforms to banks and credit unions, including integrated applications for processing deposit, loan, and general ledger transactions . The core banking solutions include three systems: SilverLake System, which serves over 500 banks ; CIF 20/20, which supports over 200 banks ; and Core Director, which supports approximately 200 banks . The core credit union platform, Symitar, has been implemented by over 700 credit unions and is the system implemented by more credit unions with assets exceeding $100 million than any other credit union core system . The Payments segment provides secure payment processing tools and services, including ATM, debit, and credit card processing, online and mobile bill pay, money movement and embedded payment capabilities, remote deposit capture, and risk management . The Complementary segment provides additional software and services, including digital/mobile banking, treasury services, online account opening, fraud/AML, and lending/deposit solutions . The Corporate Services segment includes revenue and direct costs from hardware and other products and services and technology infrastructure costs .

In fiscal 2026, the company acquired substantially all the assets of Victor Technologies, Inc. for $42,390 paid in cash , a provider of cloud-native, API-first direct-to-core embedded payments solutions . The company also entered into a new five-year, revolving, unsecured credit agreement on March 25, 2026, allowing for borrowings of up to $1,000,000 . During fiscal 2026, the Board of Directors authorized an increase of 5,000 shares to the existing share repurchase program , and the company repurchased 2,947 treasury shares for $448,173 . The company paid dividends to stockholders of $170,405 in fiscal 2026 .

In fiscal 2026, total revenue increased 7.1% or $169,051 compared to fiscal 2025 . Net income grew 10.3% to $502,776, or $6.98 per diluted share, in fiscal 2026 from $455,748, or $6.24 per diluted share, in fiscal 2025 . Operating income was $635,033 in fiscal 2026 compared to $568,715 in fiscal 2025 . Cash provided by operating activities increased 18.8% to $761,960 in fiscal 2026 from $641,504 in fiscal 2025 .

Business Outlook

Management expressed confidence in the company's future, stating that technology spending by financial institutions remains strong and there is clear demand for its differentiated and innovative technology solutions . The company has a very healthy sales pipeline and a proven ability to attract and win deals, especially with larger financial institutions . Management believes its focus on culture, service, innovation, strategy, and execution will enable it to drive continued revenue growth with strong margin expansion .

The company's technology modernization strategy centers on the Jack Henry Platform, a single public cloud-native, API-first platform being developed into a fully functional modern alternative for existing core functions . The platform includes services like wire transfers, a centralized data hub for reporting and analysis, exception item processing, general ledger, deposit servicing, and entitlements . The company is also focused on its Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) strategy, expanding access to embedded payment capabilities like Tap2Local and Rapid Transfers to help banks and credit unions grow and better serve SMB customers .

The company's acquisition strategy is disciplined, having completed 36 strategic acquisitions since the end of fiscal year 1999 . Management noted that after 50 years in business, there are very few gaps in its product line, making it increasingly difficult to find proven products or services that would enable clients to better optimize their business opportunities . The company will continue to explore acquisitions that expand its suite of complementary/payment products and services, accelerate internal development efforts for technology modernization, and provide selective opportunities to sell outside traditional markets .

Operating expenses increased 5.7% in fiscal 2026 compared to fiscal 2025 , primarily due to higher personnel costs, increased direct costs commensurate with growth in related revenue lines, and higher amortization of capitalized software . The company expects to continue investing in research and development, with expenses of $176,445 in fiscal 2026 and capitalized software of $184,243 .

The company's capital allocation priorities include continued investment in new products and services, repurchases of its stock, and continued payment of dividends . The company repurchased 2,947 treasury shares for $448,173 in fiscal 2026 and paid dividends of $170,405 . At June 30, 2026, the company had the remaining authority to repurchase up to 5,464 additional shares .

The company faces headwinds from continued industry consolidation, which reduces the number of current and potential clients . The company also faces risks from increasing competition, including from nontraditional market participants such as financial technology companies and payment-focused providers . Additionally, the company may experience increased costs from third-party service providers due to inflation, but its ability to pass on those costs to clients may be limited by longer-term client contracts .

Risk Factors

The company faces significant risks from data security breaches and cybersecurity incidents, which have occurred in its systems in the past and may occur in the future . The company relies on third-party service providers for key portions of its operations, and any disruption or failure by these providers could lead to financial loss and reputational harm . The company operates in highly competitive markets and faces increasing competition from nontraditional participants, including financial technology companies and payment-focused providers . The company's contracts with clients for outsourced data processing and electronic payment transaction processing generally run for six years, and renewal time presents opportunities for clients to consider other providers or renegotiate contracts, potentially resulting in price compression . The company is subject to extensive government regulation, and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could result in significant fines or liability .

Management Priorities

Management's message emphasizes confidence in the company's future, stating that as the company moves into fiscal 2027, it remains well-positioned to deliver durable, consistent growth and attractive results for shareholders . Management highlighted a very healthy sales pipeline and a proven ability to attract and win deals, especially with larger financial institutions . The strategic priorities emphasized include executing the technology modernization strategy with the Jack Henry Platform, expanding market share in payments and digital solutions, and maintaining a disciplined acquisition strategy .

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Analysis on 8/28/2026