Accel Entertainment, Inc., is a distributed games operator in the United States. The company is headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.42B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $446.93M |
| EBITDA | $204.58M |
| Operating Margin | 7.92% |
| Return on Equity | 22.00% |
| Return on Assets | 7.12% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $17.23 |
| Book Value | $3.77 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.62 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.77 |
| EV/Revenue | 0.966 |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 58.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 10.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $80.25M |
| Float | $42.98M |
| % Insiders | 14.56% |
| % Institutions | 78.21% |
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Accel Entertainment remains a buy with a $15–$16 price target, driven by strong earnings and the Chicago VGT rollout greenlight. ACEL's Chicago market share is expected to normalize at ~30%, with the first city licenses received and initial locations opening in weeks. Q3 FY26 saw revenue up ~10% YoY to $364M and adjusted EBITDA up ~12%, fueled by rationalization in Illinois and growth in Louisiana and Nevada.
Accel Entertainment NYSE: ACEL reported third-quarter revenue of $364 million, up 10% from a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA rose 12% to $57 million, as the company cited improving productivity in its core Illinois operations and growth across newer markets.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CHICAGO, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) (“Accel” or “the Company”), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, announced today that it will release its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after market close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast that day at 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT to review the results.
Accel Entertainment is upgraded to BUY as Chicago gaming terminals may commence operations in August, offering significant incremental earnings potential. 2Q26 results exceeded expectations, with revenue up 10% yoy to $368m and adjusted EBITDA rising 11% yoy to $59m, driven by operational efficiencies and state expansion. ACEL benefits from above-sector median EBITDA growth, a strong balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks, and low forward EV/EBITDA valuation multiples.
Accel Entertainment NYSE: ACEL reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, citing higher productivity in Illinois, growth in developing markets and continued preparation for the opening of video gaming terminals in Chicago.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter and Recent Highlights: Revenue increased 10% to $368 million compared to Q2 '25 Ended Q2 '26 with 4,676 locations; an increase of 6%.
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