Accel Entertainment (ACEL) to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

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

Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 return on equity of 25.70% and a net margin of 3.79%. 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 Stock Performance

NYSE ACEL traded up $0.09 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $12.47. The stock had a trading volume of 14,896 shares, compared to its average volume of 352,750. Accel Entertainment has a 52-week low of $9.55 and a 52-week high of $14.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $12.43 and a 200 day moving average of $11.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 2.64 and a current ratio of 2.71. The stock has a market cap of $1.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.79 and a beta of 1.00.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of Accel Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Accel Entertainment from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Accel Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $14.67.

Insider Activity

In other Accel Entertainment news, Director Bruce D. Wardinski purchased 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $11.55 per share, for a total transaction of $577,500.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 50,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $577,500. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, COO Mark T. Phelan sold 25,000 shares of Accel Entertainment stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.00, for a total value of $325,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 241,464 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,139,032. This represents a 9.38% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 104,277 shares of company stock worth $1,259,917. 14.47% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Accel Entertainment

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV purchased a new stake in shares of Accel Entertainment in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $131,000. EP Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Accel Entertainment during the 4th quarter worth approximately $255,000. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Accel Entertainment during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,032,000. XTX Topco Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Accel Entertainment during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $410,000. Finally, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL lifted its position in shares of Accel Entertainment by 6.4% during the 4th quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 222,706 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,541,000 after buying an additional 13,492 shares in the last quarter. 55.39% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.