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ACEL Stock Chart & Stats
$11.81
$0.36(2.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$11.81
$0.36(2.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.55 - $14.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.60K
Average Volume (3M)336.88K
Market Cap
$893.13M
Enterprise Value$1.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$255.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$573.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.68
Shares Outstanding81,193,474
10 Day Avg. Volume428,168
30 Day Avg. Volume336,885
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.41
Price to Book (P/B)3.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio15.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.78
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside27.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthThe multi-year revenue increase indicates continued expansion of Accel’s operating base and customer activity rather than reliance on a single quarter. Sustained top-line growth can support recurring reinvestment in terminals, locations, technology, and acquisitions over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationFree cash flow exceeding net income shows that reported earnings are converting into usable cash, improving the company’s ability to fund growth, acquisitions, debt service, and shareholder returns internally. This cash-generation strength provides a durable operating foundation even as profitability remains constrained.
Expanding Distributed Gaming NetworkA larger installed base and broader geographic footprint can increase route density, diversify revenue across markets, and deepen relationships with host locations. Expansion in Illinois, Nebraska, Georgia, Louisiana, and Nevada provides multiple avenues for durable growth rather than dependence on one jurisdiction.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsAlthough Accel remains profitable, the lower net margin indicates that revenue growth is not translating into earnings at its earlier rate. Persistently thinner profitability could limit internal capital available for expansion and make results more sensitive to operating costs, taxes, and other financial pressures.
Debt-Tilted Balance SheetMeaningful leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to operating volatility and financing conditions. While the company’s cash generation is strong, debt obligations can compete with acquisitions, investment, and shareholder returns, making balance-sheet discipline important over the medium term.
Leadership Transition Execution RiskSeveral leadership changes create execution and continuity risk while Accel is expanding its route gaming footprint and integrating strategic acquisitions. Transition arrangements support oversight, but management turnover could temporarily complicate decision-making, operating coordination, and preservation of compliance expertise.
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ACEL FAQ
What was Accel Entertainment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Accel Entertainment lowest stock price was $9.55 and its highest was $14.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Accel Entertainment’s market cap?
Accel Entertainment’s market cap is $893.13M.
When is Accel Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Accel Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Accel Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Accel Entertainment released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.19 by -$0.04.
Is Accel Entertainment overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Accel Entertainment’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Accel Entertainment pay dividends?
Accel Entertainment does not currently pay dividends.
What is Accel Entertainment’s EPS estimate?
Accel Entertainment’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Accel Entertainment have?
Accel Entertainment has 81,193,474 shares outstanding.
What happened to Accel Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Accel Entertainment reported an EPS of $0.15 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.19. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.22%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Accel Entertainment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACEL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Accel Entertainment Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.00 (27.01% Upside)
$15.00 (27.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
ACEL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 243.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $464.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.86%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Accel Entertainment
Accel Entertainment, Inc., in conjunction with its subsidiary entities, functions as a leading distributed gaming operator across the United States. The company's primary activities involve the installation, upkeep, and operation of gaming terminals, redemption devices—which facilitate prize disbursement and include automated teller machine (ATM) capabilities—and various other amusement machines. These services are provided in approved non-casino settings, such as eateries, bars, taverns, convenience and liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. Accel also furnishes its licensed business partners with gaming solutions specifically crafted to appeal to their customer base. Beyond gaming, the firm manages independent ATM placements in both gaming and general locations, alongside a selection of entertainment equipment including jukeboxes, dartboards, pool tables, pinball machines, and other recreational devices. As of December 31, 2021, Accel Entertainment oversaw 13,639 video gaming terminals spread throughout 2,584 distinct locations in Illinois. The company's corporate headquarters are situated in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
ACEL Company Deck
ACEL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and financial performance: record quarterly revenue, 9% adjusted EBITDA growth, strong outperformance in developing markets (notably Nebraska and Georgia), completed TITO rollout in Illinois, accretive acquisitions/partnerships in Nevada, continued share repurchases, and a solid liquidity position (cash of $274M and undrawn $300M revolver). Key near-term challenges include flat net income/EPS (impacted by D&A and purse accrual timing), early-stage TITO adoption and mixed near-term cash effects, regulatory and legislative uncertainties (Chicago market timing and contested rules), and ongoing evaluation of Fairmont Park’s permanent plans. Overall, positive operational momentum and balance sheet flexibility outweigh the manageable execution and timing headwinds.View all ACEL earnings summariesACEL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(27.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.38% Insiders
8.05% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
73.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors