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ACEL Stock Chart & Stats
$12.00
$0.04(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.00
$0.04(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.55 - $14.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume43.05K
Average Volume (3M)402.82K
Market Cap
$1.00B
Enterprise Value$1.24K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$274.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$593.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.0
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.62
Shares Outstanding81,392,900
10 Day Avg. Volume531,042
30 Day Avg. Volume402,824
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside25.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthConsistent multi-year top-line growth and record quarterly revenue reflect durable demand for Accel's route model and expanding footprint. Sustained revenue expansion improves bargaining with venues, funds reinvestment and M&A, and underpins long-term operating leverage across markets.
Cash Generation & LiquidityReliable cash conversion and strong free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility: supports share buybacks, maintenance and growth CapEx, bolt-on acquisitions, and keeps the revolver undrawn. This cash profile cushions cyclical volatility and funds strategic initiatives.
Network Scale & Market DiversificationRapid developing-market growth and continued terminal/location expansion create a broader, more diversified route footprint. Geographic diversification and scale enable content/placement optimization, incremental per-location hold gains and accretive bolt-on M&A opportunities over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsLow bottom-line margins leave earnings sensitive to non-operating items, depreciation, purse accrual timing and interest costs. Even with healthy gross and EBITDA margins, thin net margins reduce resilience to cost shocks and limit retained earnings for reinvestment over time.
Regulatory Uncertainty (Chicago)Regulatory timing and contested rules create durable execution risk for a major growth catalyst. Delays or unfavorable rulings could materially postpone terminal placements and revenue from an important market, complicating multi-quarter planning and return assumptions.
Historically Elevated LeverageA history of high leverage increases vulnerability in downturns and constrains capital allocation choices. Although recent net leverage improved, reliance on debt financing can raise interest burden risk and limit flexibility for larger strategic moves during adverse cycles.
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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 $1.00B.
When is Accel Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Accel Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Accel Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Accel Entertainment released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.193 by -$0.023.
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 81,392,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Accel Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Accel Entertainment reported an EPS of $0.17 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.193. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.821%.
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?
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Accel Entertainment Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.00 (25.00% Upside)
$15.00 (25.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACEL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 201.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $97.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.29%
Trailing 12-Months
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(25.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.17% Insiders
8.03% Mutual Funds
0.05% Other Institutional Investors
74.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors