ACEL

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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CHICAGO & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 its subsidiary, Century Gaming Technologies Nevada (“Century”), entered into a new route agreement with Green Valley Grocery Convenience Stores, further expanding Accel's Nevada op.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Stan Guidroz, currently Chief Executive Officer of the Company's Toucan Gaming, LLC ("Toucan") subsidiary, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Accel. The appointment is effective J.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 it will release its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast tha.

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