Fintech Jack Henry beats quarterly estimates on strong demand

Financial technology firm Jack Henry & Associates beat estimates for fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, thanks to strong demand for its banking and payments offerings.

Shares of the company rose 1.9% in extended trading after the results.

Here are more details:

• Quarterly revenue from its services and support segment rose 2.5% versus the year-ago period, while processing revenue increased 7.5%.
• The Monett, Missouri-based company plays a vital role in the banking space by providing small and mid-sized financial institutions with technology and payment processing services to handle their day-to-day operations.
• "Technology spending remains strong, which is reflected in our robust sales pipeline as we continue to provide innovative solutions and expand the use of artificial intelligence," CEO Greg Adelson said.
• "As we enter fiscal 2027, we are well positioned to continue driving consistent revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term value," he added.
• The company reported a profit of $1.57 per share in the three months ended June 30. Analysts on average had expected a profit of $1.46 per share, according to estimates compiled by LSEG.
• Fourth-quarter revenue of roughly $644 million also beat estimates of $630.8 million.