NASDAQ$ACIW
ACI Worldwide Inc. · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ACI Worldwide's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, were announced, revealing a mix of growth and decline across different segments.
ACI Worldwide reported a slight increase in total revenue, up 1% to $302 million, with recurring revenue growing by 7%. The company signed a multi-year strategic alliance with Microsoft and repurchased 1 million shares. However, net income decreased to $7 million, and adjusted EBITDA also declined due to the timing of non-recurring, high-margin license renewals.
- Recurring revenue increased by 7% compared to Q2 2020, reaching $250 million.
- Total revenue saw a modest increase of 1% compared to Q2 2020, totaling $302 million.
- A strategic alliance was formed with Microsoft to enhance cloud-based payment solutions.
- The company repurchased 1 million shares and reduced debt by $25 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ACI Worldwide · Revenue · Quarterly
$302M
Forward guidance
For the full year 2021, ACI Worldwide expects revenue to be in the range of $1.335 billion to $1.345 billion and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $375 million to $385 million. For Q3 2021, the company expects revenue to be between $310 million and $320 million and adjusted EBITDA of $70 million to $80 million.
Tailwinds
- Revenue expected to be between $1.335 billion and $1.345 billion for full year 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $375 million to $385 million for full year 2021.
- Revenue expected to be between $310 million and $320 million in Q3 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $70 million and $80 million in Q3 2021.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+1.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.0%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
38 / 68 earnings
Positive
+19.0%
Q3 2023
Best reaction
-16.3%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +7.7% | -2.6% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.2% | -0.2% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.7% | -0.5% | -4.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -11.8% | -10.4% | -13.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +7.7% | +6.2% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.6% | +4.3% | +2.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.8% | +5.9% | +16.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.8% | +6.1% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.7% | +0.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +19.0% | +21.5% | +35.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.6% | +5.0% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.1% | -2.7% | -3.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.6% | -0.7% | +4.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -16.3% | -14.8% | -11.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.2% | -9.3% | -20.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.4% | -9.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.0% | -3.0% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.7% | +9.5% | -3.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.4% | -2.2% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.1% | +5.7% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.7% | -7.1% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.4% | +10.4% | +26.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.3% | +8.1% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | -6.3% | +10.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.5% | -3.7% | -22.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +8.8% | +6.8% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.3% | -3.7% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.1% | -8.0% | -5.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.1% | +5.6% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +15.8% | +10.7% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.0% | +3.7% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.6% | -5.6% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +9.9% | +7.0% | +6.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.1% | -4.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.3% | -3.9% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.8% | +10.4% | +9.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +11.7% | +10.5% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.1% | -5.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.9% | -3.3% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +13.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.3% | — | — |
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