ACI Worldwide reports $427 million in Q3 revenue, above forecast
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- ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $427 million, beating the $421.76 million analyst estimate, despite an approximately 12% year-over-year decline.
- Recurring revenue increased 4% to $309 million, while net new annual recurring revenue bookings surged 86% to $24 million.
- ACI Worldwide raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $550 million–$565 million and maintained revenue guidance of $1.895 billion–$1.925 billion.
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $427 million, down approximately 12% year over year but above the $421.76 million analyst estimate.
GAAP net income reached $32.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, while adjusted earnings per share were $0.54, missing the analyst consensus estimate of approximately $0.58.
Recurring revenue increased 4% to $309 million, while net new annual recurring revenue (ARR) bookings rose 86% to $24 million, reflecting continued growth in contracted software and payment services.
ACI Worldwide raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $550 million–$565 million, maintained annual revenue guidance of $1.895 billion–$1.925 billion and forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $612 million–$642 million.
ACI Worldwide develops electronic payment software and technology used by banks, merchants, payment processors and financial institutions to process digital transactions, manage payments and detect financial fraud.
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