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Analysts Conflicted on These NA Names: James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) and Genuine Parts Company (GPC)

Tipranks - Thu Sep 17, 7:38AM CDT

Companies in the NA sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) and Genuine Parts Company (GPC).

James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX)

In a report released today, Tyler Batory from Oppenheimer reiterated a Buy rating on James Hardie Industries PLC, with a price target of $36.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $27.06.

Batory has an average return of 27.0% when recommending James Hardie Industries PLC. ;'>

According to TipRanks.com, Batory is ranked #2662 out of 12500 analysts.

Currently, the analyst consensus on James Hardie Industries PLC is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $34.13, implying a 23.0% upside from current levels. In a report issued on September 8, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $35.00 price target.

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Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)

In a report released today, Will Nance from Goldman Sachs maintained a Hold rating on Jack Henry & Associates, with a price target of $182.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $154.07.

According to TipRanks.com, Nance has currently 0 stars on a ranking scale of 0-5 stars, with an average return of -6.2% and a 45.8% success rate. Nance covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Bill.com Holdings, Shift4 Payments, and Par Technology. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Jack Henry & Associates with a $189.85 average price target, representing a 16.5% upside. In a report issued on September 11, Piper Sandler also initiated coverage with a Hold rating on the stock with a $171.00 price target.

Genuine Parts Company (GPC)

In a report released yesterday, Kate McShane from Goldman Sachs maintained a Hold rating on Genuine Parts Company, with a price target of $135.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $131.01.

According to TipRanks.com, McShane is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 2.6% and a 51.9% success rate. McShane covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Petco Health and Wellness Company, Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Floor & Decor Holdings. ;'>

Genuine Parts Company has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $144.67, which is an 8.1% upside from current levels. In a report issued on September 9, TipRanks – Google also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $141.00 price target.

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