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ACI Worldwide (ACIW)
NASDAQ:ACIW
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.18Last Year’s EPS
-0.07Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2025
|% Change Since: 8.90%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call demonstrated strong financial performance in 2024, with record revenue growth, improved EBITDA margins, and significant cash flow generation. The company's strategy to sign new contracts earlier in the year has shown success, especially with a major win in the Asia Pacific region. Although the Biller segment faced some EBITDA decline due to non-recurring benefits from the prior year, the overall outlook for 2025 appears positive with expected continued growth and a strong start to the year.Company Guidance
In the recent earnings call for ACI Worldwide, the company reported strong financial performance for 2024, surpassing their expectations and previous guidance. Total revenue increased by 10% compared to 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA growth of 18%, resulting in a margin expansion of over 300 basis points to 41%. Cash flow from operating activities more than doubled to $359 million. The Bank segment saw a revenue growth of 14% and a 20% increase in EBITDA, while the Merchant segment experienced a 10% revenue increase and a 57% rise in adjusted EBITDA. The Biller segment grew 6% in revenue with significant contract momentum. For 2025, ACI projects a revenue range of $1.685 billion to $1.715 billion, representing 7% to 9% growth, and an adjusted EBITDA of $480 million to $495 million. They expect a strong start to the year, with Q1 revenue anticipated to grow by 17% to 21% compared to the previous year.Record Revenue Growth
Total revenue increased by 10% over 2023, reaching $1.6 billion, surpassing the guidance and expectations set by the company.
Strong EBITDA Performance
Adjusted EBITDA grew by 18% to $466 million, with a margin expansion of over 300 basis points, indicating strong operational leverage.
Cash Flow and Liquidity Improvement
Cash flow from operating activities more than doubled to $359 million, and the company reduced its total debt by over $100 million, resulting in a net debt leverage ratio of 1.5x.
Successful Contract Renewals and New Wins
The company successfully signed major new contracts early in the year, including the largest new logo win in the Asia Pacific region, contributing to a positive start for 2025.
Positive Segment Growth
Bank segment revenue increased by 14%, and Merchant segment revenue grew by 10%, both contributing to the overall revenue growth.
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ACIW Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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ACIW Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | $50.58 | $54.47 | +7.69% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | $54.42 | $59.20 | +8.78% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $43.23 | $45.75 | +5.83% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $33.10 | $34.10 | +3.02% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does ACI Worldwide (ACIW) report earnings?
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is ACI Worldwide (ACIW) earnings time?
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) earnings time is at May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is ACIW EPS forecast?
ACIW EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.18.
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