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ACI Worldwide
🇺🇸 NASDAQ:ACIW
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Dec 31, 2024

ACI Worldwide Q4 2024 Earnings Report

ACI Worldwide reported lower Q4 2024 revenue and net income, but strong performance in recurring revenue and new bookings.

Key Takeaways

ACI Worldwide's Q4 2024 revenue decreased 4.9% year-over-year to $453.0 million, impacted by a decline in license revenue. Net income dropped 19.6% to $98.6 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell 24.8% to $157.7 million. SaaS and PaaS recurring revenue remained stable at $223.5 million, and new ARR bookings increased 22.2% year-over-year. The company expects 7-9% revenue growth in 2025.

Total revenue declined 4.9% to $453.0 million.

Net income decreased 19.6% to $98.6 million.

SaaS and PaaS recurring revenue remained stable at $223.5 million.

Annual recurring revenue (ARR) bookings grew 22.2% to $35.2 million.

Total Revenue
$453M
Previous year: $477M
-4.9%
EPS
$1.08
Previous year: $1.27
-15.0%
SaaS & PaaS Recurring Revenue
$224M
Previous year: $223M
+0.1%
Committed Backlog
$650M
Renewal Backlog
$290M
Gross Profit
$253M
Previous year: $266M
-4.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$216M
Previous year: $164M
+31.8%
Total Assets
$3.03B
Previous year: $3.44B
-12.2%

ACI Worldwide Revenue

ACI Worldwide EPS

ACI Worldwide Revenue by Segment

ACI Worldwide Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

ACI Worldwide expects revenue growth of 7-9% in 2025, driven by increased SaaS and PaaS adoption, improved customer retention, and strategic expansion into new markets.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue projected to grow 7-9% in 2025.
  • Increased adoption of SaaS and PaaS solutions.
  • Expected improvement in adjusted EBITDA margins.
  • Continued share repurchases with $373 million remaining authorization.
  • Growth in ARR bookings signals strong demand for subscription services.

Challenges Ahead

  • Declining license revenue may impact total revenue growth.
  • Lower net income and adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2024.
  • Biller segment profitability declined due to non-recurring margin benefits in 2023.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty could impact IT spending in financial services.
  • Potential foreign exchange headwinds affecting international revenue.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income