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ACI Worldwide (ACIW) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) reported revenue of $426M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -12% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.5%, net earnings $38.3M (9.0% of revenue).
ACI Worldwide, Q1 2026: revenue $426M (+8% year over year), operating margin 13.5%, net earnings $38.3M, operating cash flow $64.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $426M | -12% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $57.5M | -47% | -2% |
| Net earnings | $38.3M | -40% | -35% |
| Operating cash flow | $64.2M | -47% | -18% |
| Free cash flow | $61.2M | -47% | -19% |
What changed
Revenue was $425.7M in Q1 2026, up 8% year over year and down 12% from the previous quarter. Software as a service and platform as a service was the largest line at 62% of revenue. Software as a service and platform as a service added $24.9M year over year (up 10%), 80% of the total change.
Operating profit was $57.5M, a 13.5% margin (down 1.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $1.0M even though revenue rose $31.2M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 10% against revenue growth of 8%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+46%). Net earnings were $38.3M, down 35% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.0%.
Operating cash flow was $64.2M (down 18% year over year), 168% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $25.3M of depreciation and amortization and $17.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $16.3M. Capital expenditures of $3.0M left free cash flow of $61.2M.
Questions
What was ACI Worldwide's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) reported revenue of $426M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -12% from the quarter before.
Was ACI Worldwide profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $57.5M (13.5% of revenue) and net earnings $38.3M.
Source: ACI Worldwide 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.