8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

ACIW

ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.
BULLISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonmonths Processed7mo ago SEC0000935036-26-000009
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The strong double-digit revenue growth, robust guidance, and capital return program suggest ACI is well-positioned for continued growth. Traders should monitor the execution of the 2026 guidance and the integration of new board members for strategic direction.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
ACIW ▲ +6.83% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +6.83% · α vs SPY -0.92% · entry $39.80 → $42.52
Entry anchored
Feb 25, 03:59 PM ET
via exchange tick
T+1d
-0.30%
call -0.30% · α +0.15%
$39.68
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
+7.69%
call +7.69% · α +8.82%
$42.86
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
+2.66%
call +2.66% · α +9.07%
$40.86
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
+6.83%
call +6.83% · α -0.92%
$42.52
settled 4mo ago

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Executive Summary

ACI Worldwide reported strong 2025 financial results with 10% revenue growth and 12% net income growth, driven by double-digit growth in its Payment Software and Biller segments. The company maintained its board refreshment with the appointment of Kimberly deBeers and announced a robust 2026 guidance of 7-9% revenue growth. This positive performance, combined with capital returns and strategic appointments, signals strong momentum.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$1.8B
+10.0% YoY
Adj. EPS
$2.83
GAAP: $2.16
Guidance
$1.88B-$1.91B
raised

Key Facts

  • Revenue grew 10% YoY to $1.76 billion in 2025
  • Net income increased 12% YoY to $227 million
  • Payment Software segment revenue grew 9%, Biller segment grew 13%
  • Company guided for 7-9% revenue growth in 2026
  • Board appointed Kimberly deBeers and refreshed with new members
  • Generated $323 million in operating cash flow and returned $203 million to shareholders

Financial Impact

Revenue growth of $165 million, net income increase of $23.5 million, with $323 million in operating cash flow

revenueepscashFlowdilution

Segment Breakdown

SegmentRevenueGrowth
Payment Software$942.1M+9.0%
Biller$817.7M+13.0%

Risk Factors

  • Potential execution risk in maintaining high growth rates
  • Integration challenges with new board members

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Investment Themes

Software & IT

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000935036-26-000009
Document: aciw-20260223.htm0000935036-26-000009
Document: aciw-20260226_ex992.htm0000935036-26-000009
Document: 0000935036-26-000009-index-headers.html0000935036-26-000009
Document: 0000935036-26-000009-index.html0000935036-26-000009
Document: 0000935036-26-000009.txt0000935036-26-000009
6 reports for ACIW
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate 2 of 3 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +22.98%May 7, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026
7w ago
Institutional Cluster
MIXED ★ 4/10
$52.75 $51.97▼ −1.48%▲ +0.42%$50.24 (−4.76%)
Aug 6, 2026
8w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$55.22 $52.91▼ −4.18%▼ −4.78%$50.24 (−9.02%)
May 7, 2026
21w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$46.65 $41.56▼ −10.91%▼ −14.05%$50.24 (+7.70%)
Mar 2, 2026
30w ago
Insider Cluster
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$40.35 $40.31▼ −0.10%▲ +7.84%$50.24 (+24.51%)
Mar 2, 2026
30w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$40.35 $40.31▼ −0.10%▲ +7.84%$50.24 (+24.51%)
Feb 26, 2026
31w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$39.80 $40.86▲ +2.66%▲ +9.07%$50.24 (+26.23%)
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