James Faucette, an analyst from Morgan Stanley, maintained the Hold rating on Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY – Research Report). The associated price target remains the same with $175.00.
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James Faucette has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing Jack Henry & Associates. The company is performing well in terms of demand, with strong interest from the banking and credit union sectors in their efficiency and deposit gathering solutions. This demand has kept the company insulated from broader economic volatility, and they are on track to meet their core wins target for the year.
However, the ongoing transition to a private cloud and the potential regulatory challenges associated with public cloud adoption present uncertainties. While there is optimism about regulatory acceptance of public cloud solutions, the timeline for this alignment remains unclear. These factors contribute to a cautious outlook, justifying the Hold rating as the company navigates these strategic transitions.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 34 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of JKHY in relation to earlier this year.