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Analysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Harmonic (HLIT), Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) and Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)

Analysts reiterated Buy ratings on Harmonic (HLIT) with a $20 target, Waystar (WAY) with a $33 target, and Jack Henry (JKHY) with a $178 target. Consensus targets are $17.50, $33.38, and $189.54 respectively. Analysts' track records and sector focuses were noted.

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Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLITBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The upgrades provide a short‑term bullish signal but may be modestly priced in.

02

Market read

Analyst rating updates may prompt modest buying in the three stocks, but overall market impact is limited.

03

What to watch

Recent earnings or macro trends not discussed could affect actual performance.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: released today

Background

Three analysts issued fresh Buy ratings and higher price targets for Harmonic, Waystar Holding, and Jack Henry & Associates.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLITBullishMedium confidence
Context

Analyst Steve Frankel reiterated a Buy rating on Harmonic with a new $20 price target, released today.

Expected impact

Modest upside of ~70% from current price.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and higher target suggest bullish sentiment.

$WAYBullishMedium confidence
Context

Analyst Richard Close reiterated a Buy rating on Waystar Holding with a $33 price target, released today.

Expected impact

Potential upside of ~24% from current price.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and higher target indicate positive outlook.

$JKHYBullishMedium confidence
Context

Analyst Daniel Perlin maintained a Buy rating on Jack Henry & Associates with a $178 price target, released yesterday.

Expected impact

Potential upside of ~15% from current price.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and target above current price support bullish view.

Market effects

Sector

Analyst upgrades may lift sentiment in the technology and healthcare subsectors.

Regional

North American markets could see modest buying pressure on the three stocks.

Global

Limited to investors tracking US mid‑cap equities.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Ratings are unchanged; price targets may already be priced in, limiting upside.

Key entities

  • analyst
    Steve Frankel

    Rosenblatt Securities analyst covering Harmonic.

  • analyst
    Richard Close

    Canaccord Genuity analyst covering Waystar Holding.

  • analyst
    Daniel Perlin

    RBC Capital analyst covering Jack Henry & Associates.

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