Accel Entertainment (ACEL) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) is anticipated to issue its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 4th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.18 per share and revenue of $356.6610 million for the quarter. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $351.56 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $342.88 million. Accel Entertainment had a net margin of 3.79% and a return on equity of 25.70%. On average, analysts expect Accel Entertainment to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Accel Entertainment Price Performance

NYSE ACEL opened at $12.01 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $977.49 million, a P/E ratio of 20.02 and a beta of 1.00. Accel Entertainment has a 1 year low of $9.55 and a 1 year high of $14.00. The business’s fifty day moving average is $12.47 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 2.64 and a current ratio of 2.71.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Bruce D. Wardinski purchased 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $11.55 per share, for a total transaction of $577,500.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 50,000 shares in the company, valued at $577,500. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Derek Harmer sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.00, for a total transaction of $260,000.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 187,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,441,751. This represents a 9.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 104,277 shares of company stock worth $1,259,917 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 14.47% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Accel Entertainment

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Zacks Investment Management grew its holdings in shares of Accel Entertainment by 9.4% during the 3rd quarter. Zacks Investment Management now owns 23,647 shares of the company’s stock valued at $262,000 after acquiring an additional 2,035 shares in the last quarter. PharVision Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Accel Entertainment in the third quarter worth $259,000. EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Accel Entertainment during the fourth quarter worth $255,000. Fox Run Management L.L.C. purchased a new stake in shares of Accel Entertainment during the fourth quarter worth $255,000. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its position in Accel Entertainment by 8.7% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 21,083 shares of the company’s stock valued at $248,000 after purchasing an additional 1,694 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 55.39% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on ACEL. Weiss Ratings raised Accel Entertainment from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Zacks Research lowered Accel Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Accel Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $14.67.

About Accel Entertainment

Accel Entertainment, Inc is a Chicago-based gaming and entertainment company specializing in the provision of regulated electronic gaming terminals and related management services to licensed establishments across the United States. The company’s core offerings include video gaming terminals (VGTs), digital payment solutions, player loyalty programs and compliance support, all designed to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency for bars, restaurants, truck stops and convenience stores.

Founded in 2005, Accel Entertainment has built a network that spans multiple states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Iowa.