JKHY
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Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) closed at $154.03 as of 2026-05-01, trading 7.2% below its 200-week moving average of $165.96. This places JKHY in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -9.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2062 weeks of data, JKHY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought JKHY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.3%.
With a market cap of $11.1 billion, JKHY is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 24.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.0x book value.
JKHY passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JKHY would have grown to $15727, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.4% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming JKHY as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 9.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: JKHY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JKHY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying JKHY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.4% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +9.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +15.4% vs +20.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JKHY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JKHY has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +7.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1986 | Apr 1987 | 23 | 41.7% | -51.4% | +100484.9% |
| Apr 1987 | Jul 1988 | 65 | 55.1% | -16.2% | +95048.3% |
| Aug 1988 | Jun 1990 | 95 | 69.7% | -54.7% | +109915.0% |
| Jun 1990 | Jan 1991 | 30 | 50.3% | +107.5% | +152964.5% |
| Jun 2002 | Oct 2003 | 72 | 51.6% | -4.2% | +1109.7% |
| Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 | 1 | 0.8% | +3.3% | +937.8% |
| Jan 2004 | Oct 2004 | 39 | 11.4% | +9.5% | +936.0% |
| Oct 2004 | Nov 2004 | 2 | 2.2% | -3.2% | +965.6% |
| Mar 2005 | May 2005 | 9 | 5.8% | +28.6% | +1022.5% |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 1 | 0.5% | +46.4% | +1024.8% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 4 | 2.1% | -2.3% | +830.9% |
| Aug 2008 | Jul 2009 | 48 | 30.0% | +20.2% | +874.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 18 | 10.1% | +12.0% | +1.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Jan 2024 | 20 | 16.2% | +7.9% | +3.0% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 1 | 0.4% | +7.4% | -3.7% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 1.5% | +12.3% | -2.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 0.7% | +12.6% | -3.3% |
| Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 | 1 | 0.4% | -4.6% | -5.9% |
| Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | 16 | 12.8% | N/A | -6.9% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | 3 | 6.4% | N/A | -1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 7+ | 11.5% | Ongoing | -6.9% |
| Average | 22 | — | +7.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JKHY below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) is trading 7.2% below its 200-week moving average of $165.96. The current price is $154.03.
What is JKHY's 200-week moving average price?
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $165.96 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when JKHY drops below its 200-week moving average?
JKHY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is JKHY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JKHY as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 24.3%. Price-to-book is 5.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JKHY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in JKHY would have grown to $15727, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 16.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. JKHY has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does JKHY pay a dividend?
Yes. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 153.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01