ACIW Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACIW - ACI Worldwide, Inc.
$40.28
0.40 (1.00%)
▲
5d:
-1.49%
30d:
+1.51%
90d:
-17.34%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 14, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: ACIW trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -5.7% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: ACIW trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -5.7% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$71.98
Based on 8.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$44.69
9.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACIW is currently trading at $40.28, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $39.40 to $41.71. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 10.5) compared to its historical average (12.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 5.7% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACIW is in a strong downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $41.23. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $64.00 (+60.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACIW is in a strong downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $41.23. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $64.00 (+60.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$39.40 -
$41.71
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
77.7%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 60.5% below Wall St target ($64.00)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$39.40 -
$41.71
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$1.94
(4.8%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$38.70
Resistance Level
$41.23
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.52
Wall Street Target
$64.00
(+60.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-33.3%
Profit Margin
12.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-5.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
10.5 vs 12.6
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-5.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$37.61
(-6%)
2-Year Target
$35.46
(-11%)
3-Year Target
$33.44
(-16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→13)
$40.04
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 13.2%)
$123.30
(+209%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.5, Growth: 13.2%)
$57.92
(+45%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.9, Growth: 13.2%)
$49.23
(+23%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.26 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.16
Bull Case
$76.12
(+86%)
Analyst growth 75.5%, PE expands to 20.1
Base Case
$69.20
(+69%)
Market implied 75.5%, PE stable at 18.3
Bear Case
$26.82
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 10.5 to 12.6
Stabilization Target:
$47.75
(+19.7%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+19.7%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: March 30, 2026 1:12 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
3
Buys
3
Sells
0
Net
NEUTRAL
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