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Accel Entertainment (ACEL)
NYSE:ACEL
ACEL Stock Chart & Stats
$12.19
$0.04(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.19
$0.04(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.02 - $13.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume43.05K
Average Volume (3M)402.82K
Market Cap
$994.30M
Enterprise Value$1.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$296.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$629.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.8
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
May 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding81,567,060
10 Day Avg. Volume531,042
30 Day Avg. Volume402,824
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)3.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio15.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.67Price Target Upside20.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Scale-up And National FootprintAccel’s multi-year revenue expansion to $1.33B and a ~28,000‑machine installed base reflect durable route density and recurring terminal economics. Scale increases negotiating leverage with venues, amortizes fixed costs, and creates a stable platform for organic growth, market diversification, and bolt‑on M&A over the medium term.
Consistent Cash Generation And Meaningful Free Cash FlowSustained operating cash flow (~$151M) and positive free cash flow (~$62M) provide persistent internal funding for reinvestment, targeted capex, and debt reduction. Reliable cash generation enhances financial flexibility, supports disciplined buybacks and tuck‑ins, and underpins sustainable capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Material Improvement In Leverage And Strong LiquidityA sharp reduction in leverage to ~0.14 and robust cash plus an untapped $300M revolver materially lower financial risk. This conservative capital structure increases optionality for accretive M&A, paced Chicago participation, and capital spending while reducing refinancing pressure and preserving strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin And Pressured Profitability MarginsNet margins near 3.9% and declining EBITDA margins versus prior peaks point to structural margin pressure from revenue‑share economics, higher operating costs, and scaling inefficiencies. Persistently thin margins limit free cash flow conversion, reduce reinvestment headroom, and constrain returns absent sustained efficiency improvements.
Regulatory And Timing Uncertainty For Chicago ExpansionChicago represents a structurally large addressable market, but regulatory rulemaking and city procedures create material timing risk. Delays or unfavorable rules would push out anticipated revenue and unit ramps, complicate capital allocation, and reduce near‑term visibility into a key long‑term growth driver.
Growth Reliance On Modest M&A And Regional OptimizationGrowth is partially supported by tuck‑in deals that remain a modest portion of revenue (~5%), while management’s pruning in Illinois reduces location counts. This mix implies organic growth constraints, integration and execution risk for acquisitions, and regional concentration that can mute scalability and predictability of long‑term growth.
Accel Entertainment News
ACEL FAQ
What was Accel Entertainment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Accel Entertainment lowest stock price was $9.02 and its highest was $13.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Accel Entertainment’s market cap?
Accel Entertainment’s market cap is $994.30M.
When is Accel Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Accel Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is May 11, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Accel Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Accel Entertainment released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported $0.256 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.175 by $0.081.
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 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Accel Entertainment have?
Accel Entertainment has 81,567,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Accel Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Accel Entertainment reported an EPS of $0.256 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.175. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.977%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.67 (20.34% Upside)
$14.67 (20.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACEL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 38.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 88%
Bearish news 12%
Bearish news 12%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Accel Entertainment
Accel Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a distributed gaming operator in the United States. It is involved in the installation, maintenance, and operation of gaming terminals; redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality; and other amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations, such as restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The company also provides licensed establishment partners gaming solutions that appeal to players who patronize those businesses. In addition, it operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations, as well as amusement devices, including jukeboxes, dartboards, pool tables, pinball machines, and other related entertainment equipment. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 13,639 video gaming terminals across 2,584 locations in Illinois. Accel Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
ACEL Company Deck
ACEL Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized record financial results (Q4 revenue +7.5%, Q4 adjusted EBITDA +19%, full-year revenue +8%, adjusted EBITDA +11%), solid liquidity, disciplined capital allocation (including share repurchases), and successful market expansions (Nevada ramp, Fairmount ramp, Louisiana integration). Key near-term risks include regulatory timing and operational constraints in Chicago, continued pruning in Illinois location counts, early-stage benefits from TITO, and industry headwinds in pari-mutuel racing. On balance, positive operating momentum and financial strength outweigh the manageable near-term uncertainties.View all ACEL earnings summariesACEL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.67
▲(20.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.60% Insiders
7.69% Mutual Funds
3.33% Other Institutional Investors
72.72% Public Companies and
Individual Investors