Here's Why We Think ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) Is Well Worth Watching

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up. In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it. Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. How Quickly Is ACI Worldwide Increasing Earnings Per Share? Generally, companies experiencing growth in earnings per share (EPS) should see similar trends in share price. Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. It certainly is nice to see that ACI Worldwide has managed to grow EPS by 23% per year over three years. If the company can sustain that sort of growth, we'd expect shareholders to come away satisfied. Careful consideration of revenue growth and earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margins can help inform a view on the sustainability of the recent profit growth. ACI Worldwide maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 11% to US$1.7b. That's progress. The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart. NasdaqGS:ACIW Earnings and Revenue History September 7th 2025 View our latest analysis for ACI Worldwide Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of ACI Worldwide's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting. Are ACI Worldwide Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders? Since ACI Worldwide has a market capitalisation of US$5.1b, we wouldn't expect insiders to hold a large percentage of shares. But we are reassured by the fact they have invested in the company. With a whopping US$54m worth of shares as a group, insiders have plenty riding on the company's success. That's certainly enough to let shareholders know that management will be very focussed on long term growth. Does ACI Worldwide Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist? For growth investors, ACI Worldwide's raw rate of earnings growth is a beacon in the night. Further, the high level of insider ownership is impressive and suggests that the management appreciates the EPS growth and has faith in ACI Worldwide's continuing strength. Fast growth and confident insiders should be enough to warrant further research, so it would seem that it's a good stock to follow. You still need to take note of risks, for example - ACI Worldwide has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of. There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access a tailored list of companies which have demonstrated growth backed by significant insider holdings. Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.