ACI Worldwide Inc

ACIW formed a blow-off top with a long upper wick and volume spike, followed by a bearish exhaustion candle under extreme overbought readings. The long-term uptrend remains intact, but medium-term structure is shifting into distribution. Short-term timing favors immediate sell-side execution on exhaustion and failed rallies.

• ↑Q1 total revenue grew 8% YoY to $426M, recurring up 10% to $313M
• ↑Adjusted EBITDA rose 12% YoY to $105M, reflecting margin improvement
• ↓Profitability metrics slipping as margins compress amid integration costs