ACI Worldwide shares fall over 3% as 2025 outlook disappoints

Published 27/02/2025, 12:14
ACI Worldwide shares fall over 3% as 2025 outlook disappoints

OMAHA, Neb. -On Thursday, ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) reported fourth-quarter results that beat analyst estimates even as the company’s 2025 revenue guidance came in below expectations.

The company’s but shares fell -3.12% in pre-market trading.

The global payments technology provider posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.93, topping the consensus estimate of $0.91. Revenue for the quarter was $453 million, slightly ahead of the $451.7 million analysts expected.

For the full year 2024, ACI Worldwide’s revenue grew 10% to $1.59 billion. Net income surged 67% to $203 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 18% to $466 million.

"We are proud to have finished 2024 with stronger results than we expected across our key financial metrics," said Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide.

However, the company’s outlook for 2025 fell short of Wall Street projections. ACI Worldwide expects full-year 2025 revenue of $1.685 billion to $1.715 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.7 billion.

For the first quarter of 2025, the company forecasts revenue between $360 million and $370 million, above analysts’ expectations of $337 million.

"Building on our momentum and track record of success, we are entering 2025 from a position of strength, both financially and operationally," Warsop added.

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