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CHICAGO, July 07, 2026--(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 that day at 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT to review the results. During the conference call, Andrew Rubenstein, Accel's Chief Executive Officer, and senior management, will review the quarter’s results and performance, discuss recent developments, and host a question-and-answer session. Interested parties may join the live webcast by registering in advance at https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/652613287?pwd=Ty27oOlb. Registering in advance of the call will provide listeners with a personalized link to view the webcast and an individual dial-in for the call. This registration link to the live webcast, as well as a replay following the call, will also be available on Accel’s investor relations website: ir.accelentertainment.com. About Accel Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 28,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,500 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates a racino venue. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features approximately 250 electronic gaming machines, 7 live table games, food and beverage amenities, pari-mutuel betting, and approximately 57 racing days planned for 2026. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260707826554/en/ Contacts Joseph Ja...

Accel Entertainment trades at $12.76 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 12.2% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 9.3%. Is now the time to buy Accel Entertainment, or should you be careful about including it in your portfolio? See what our analysts have to say in our full research report, it’s free. We don’t have much confidence in Accel Entertainment. Here are three reasons we avoid ACEL, plus one stock we’d rather own. Revenue growth can be broken down into changes in price and volume (for companies like Accel Entertainment, our preferred volume metric is video gaming terminals sold). While both are important, the latter is the most critical to analyze because prices have a ceiling. Accel Entertainment’s video gaming terminals sold came in at 28,353 in the latest quarter, and over the last two years, averaged 6.1% year-on-year growth. This performance was underwhelming and suggests it might have to lower prices or invest in product improvements to accelerate growth, factors that can hinder near-term profitability. If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills. Accel Entertainment has shown poor cash profitability relative to peers over the last two years, giving the company fewer opportunities to return capital to shareholders. Its free cash flow margin averaged 4.9%, below what we’d expect for a consumer discretionary business. ROIC, or return on invested capital, is a metric showing how much operating profit a company generates relative to the money it has raised (debt and equity). Over the last few years, Accel Entertainment’s ROIC has unfortunately decreased. Paired with its already low returns, these declines suggest its profitable growth opportunities are few and far between. Accel Entertainment doesn’t pass our quality test. That said, the stock currently trades at 13.3× forward P/E (or $12.76 per share). This valuation is reasonable, but the company’s shaky fundamentals present too much downside risk. There are superior stocks to buy right now. Let us point you toward one of our top digital advertising picks. WHILE YOU’RE HERE: Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. The best stocks don’t just beat the market once. They do it again. And again. Rob...

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Accel Entertainment (ACEL) recently posted its Q1 results, with revenue up 8.5% year over year and ahead of analyst expectations, while earnings per share also beat forecasts but adjusted operating income fell short. The stock has seen a modest move higher since the release, suggesting that investors are weighing stronger top line and EPS figures against the softer adjusted operating income performance as they reassess the company’s current setup. See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment. The Q1 update comes on the back of a solid run in the stock, with Accel Entertainment’s 30 day share price return of 13.94% and 1 year total shareholder return of 13.25% pointing to firm but not explosive momentum. If you are weighing Accel’s latest move and want to keep looking across the market, this is a good moment to scan for other opportunities using the 20 top founder-led companies With revenue and net income growth in the low double digits, a US$1.0b market cap and a share price sitting below the average analyst target, the key question is simple: is Accel undervalued or already pricing in future growth? With Accel Entertainment last closing at $13.16 against a narrative fair value of $15.17, the current pricing sits below what the most followed storyline implies, setting up a clear tension between market price and modeled expectations. Read the complete narrative. Want to see how this expansion blueprint feeds into that higher fair value? The narrative leans heavily on compounding revenue, rising margins and a future earnings multiple that has been carefully stress tested but not fully unpacked here. Result: Fair Value of $15.17 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, the bullish storyline still leans on Illinois remaining supportive and on newer markets such as Nevada and Louisiana scaling without margin pressure or underperforming returns on heavy investment. Wall Street's queuing for one rocket. While SpaceX counts down to its IPO, other companies tied to the new space race are already in orbit. → 20 Compelling Space Companies watchlist · Global Space Race Investing Ideas screener · Scan the sector by valuation on Rocket Lab's valuation page. While the narrative fair value suggests Acce...

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how consumer discretionary - gaming solutions stocks fared in Q1, starting with Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL). The Consumer Discretionary sector, by definition, is made up of companies selling non-essential goods and services. When economic conditions deteriorate or tastes shift, consumers can easily cut back or eliminate these purchases. For long-term investors with five-year holding periods, this creates a structural challenge: the sector is inherently hit-driven, with low switching costs and fickle customers. As a result, only a handful of companies can reliably grow demand and compound earnings over long periods, which is why our bar is high and High Quality ratings are rare. Gaming solutions companies provide the technology infrastructure behind gambling—slot machines, table game systems, lottery terminals, sports-betting platforms, and back-end software for casinos and online operators. Tailwinds include the ongoing legalization of sports betting across U.S. states and international markets, growing adoption of digital and mobile wagering, and casino operators' demand for data-driven player engagement tools. However, headwinds include stringent and evolving regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, high upfront R&D costs to develop next-generation platforms, and customer concentration risk given the limited number of large casino operators. Increasing competition from in-house technology development by major operators also pressures demand. The 6 consumer discretionary - gaming solutions stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2.9%. Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 8.6% on average since the latest earnings results. Established in Illinois, Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) is a provider of electronic gaming machines and interactive amusement terminals to bars and entertainment venues. Accel Entertainment reported revenues of $351.6 million, up 8.5% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 2.3%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a mixed quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates. Interestingly, the stock is up 1.3% sin...

Accel Entertainment’s first quarter results for 2026 received a negative reaction from the market, reflecting a mix of top-line growth and profit margin pressures. Management pointed to robust revenue gains, especially in developing markets like Nebraska and Georgia, as well as continued operational strength in Illinois. CEO Andrew Rubenstein credited disciplined execution, stating, “These results reflected the continued strength of our distributed gaming model, ongoing momentum in our developing markets, and our team’s disciplined execution.” However, increased depreciation and expense timing at Fairmont Park weighed on bottom-line results, and investors appeared cautious given the modest EPS shortfall versus expectations. Is now the time to buy ACEL? Find out in our full research report (it’s free). Revenue: $351.6 million vs analyst estimates of $343.7 million (8.5% year-on-year growth, 2.3% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.27 vs analyst estimates of $0.25 (11.6% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $53.76 million vs analyst estimates of $53.62 million (15.3% margin, in line) Operating Margin: 7.7%, in line with the same quarter last year Video Gaming Terminals Sold: up 1,173 year on year Market Capitalization: $940.1 million While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Patrick Keough (Truist Securities) asked about early adoption and cost impact of TITO technology; CFO Brett Summerer explained adoption is at 13% and benefits will build gradually with further rollout. Steven Donald Pizzella (Deutsche Bank) inquired about the impact of gas prices on customer behavior; CEO Andrew Rubenstein noted no material effect so far, emphasizing the hyperlocal nature of Accel’s customer base. Jordan Bender (Citizens) questioned the ongoing pruning of Illinois locations; President Mark Phelan responded that pruning is opportunistic and mainly targets cash-burning locations, with less “low-hanging fruit” remaining. Chad C. Beynon (Macquarie Capital) sought updates on legislative progress for new market entry; Phelan expressed skepticism about significant legislative movement in 2026, citing recent setbacks like the Virginia veto. Maxwell James Mars...

BURR RIDGE, Ill. (AP) — BURR RIDGE, Ill. (AP) — Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $14.7 million. On a per-share basis, the Burr Ridge, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 17 cents. The company posted revenue of $351.6 million in the period. Accel Entertainment shares have increased slightly more than 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $12.49, a climb of 16% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ACEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ACEL

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +9.68%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.15 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.19, delivering a surprise of +26.67%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Accel Entertainment, which belongs to the Zacks Gaming industry, posted revenues of $351.56 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.41%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $323.91 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Accel Entertainment shares have added about 7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.2%. While Accel Entertainment has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Accel Entertainment was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks...

Accel reported a strong start to 2026 with a record Q1: $352 million revenue and $54 million adjusted EBITDA (both +9% YoY), operating 4,540 locations and 28,353 terminals; net income was about $15 million and EPS remained $0.17, with results affected by higher D&A and a $2 million timing shift on Fairmount Park purse expense. Illinois is the core growth market—ex-Fairmount Illinois revenue rose to $242 million (+6% YoY) as Accel pruned low-performing routes and increased hold per location, while TITO is fully enabled with ~13% early adoption and Chicago locations could go live in late 2026 or early 2027 pending rulemaking and approvals. On capital allocation, Accel repurchased about 1.1 million shares for $12 million in Q1 (total 18.7 million repurchased since 2021), expects 2026 CapEx of $60–70 million (vs. $89M in 2025), ended the quarter with $274 million cash and ~$306 million net debt (~1.4x leverage), and reported free cash flow of $20 million with a 38% cash conversion rate. Interested in Accel Entertainment, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected “a strong start to 2026,” highlighted by record quarterly revenue and the company’s highest-ever first-quarter adjusted EBITDA. On the call, the company reported first-quarter revenue increased 9% year over year to $352 million, which it called an all-time quarterly record. Adjusted EBITDA also rose 9% to $54 million, which management described as the company’s highest-ever Q1 adjusted EBITDA result. Accel ended the quarter operating 4,540 locations and 28,353 gaming terminals nationwide, representing year-over-year increases of 3% and 4%, respectively. → Roblox Stock Slides to New Low as Safety Changes Weigh on Outlook Chief Financial Officer Brett Summerer said net gaming revenue increased 10% year over year to $331 million, driving the top-line performance. Operating income was $27 million versus $26 million a year earlier, while net income was $15 million, which Summerer said was “essentially flat” year over year due to higher depreciation and amortization tied to the growing asset base and the timing of Fairmount Park purse expense. Diluted EPS was $0.17 in both Q1 2026 and Q1 2025. Summerer noted that both adjusted EBITDA and net income were impacted by a $2 million timing shift related to the accrua...

CHICAGO, May 05, 2026--(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 first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter and Recent Highlights: Revenue increased 9% to $352 million compared to Q1 '25 Ended Q1 '26 with 4,540 locations; an increase of 3% compared to Q1 '25 Ended Q1 '26 with 28,353 gaming terminals; an increase of 4% compared to Q1 '25 Net income of $15 million for Q1 '26; flat compared to Q1 '25 Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $54 million for Q1 '26 compared to Q1 '25 Q1 '26 Adjusted EBITDA and Net income were impacted by a shift in the timing of Fairmount Park purse expense; excluding this item, Adjusted EBITDA and net income would have been $2.0 million and $1.5 million higher, respectively Cash and cash equivalents of $274 million and Net debt of $306 million at March 31, 2026 Repurchased 1.1 million shares of Accel Class A-1 common stock in Q1 '26 for $12 million Illinois revenue, excluding Fairmount Park, increased 6% year-over-year, driven by continued hold-per-day improvement and higher performing customer mix Fairmount Park Casino & Racing launched table games and commenced its second racing season in April 2026 Accel CEO, Andy Rubenstein, commented, "Accel delivered another strong quarter to open 2026, delivering our highest ever Q1 adjusted EBITDA. First quarter revenue increased approximately 9% year-over-year to an all-time quarterly record of $352 million, driven by continued strength across our platform and solid hold-per-day growth in Illinois and across our developing markets. "Our largest market, Illinois, continues to perform well, with revenue growing over 6% year-over-year, supported by strategic location optimization, new machine placements, and the ongoing rollout and customer adoption of ticket-in, ticket-out technology. With our Illinois gaming terminals now TITO-enabled, we continue to see encouraging results and expect that benefit to build through the remainder of 2026 as players become accustomed to the convenience of TITO, just as they have in other markets. "The placement of gaming terminals in the city of Chicago remains one of the most exciting near-term oppo...

Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Andrew Harry Rubenstein President and Chief Operating Officer — Mark T. Phelan Chief Financial Officer — Brett Summerer Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Scott D. Levin: Welcome to Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. Participating on the call today are Andrew Harry Rubenstein, Accel’s chief executive officer; Brett Summerer, Accel’s chief financial officer; and Mark T. Phelan, Accel’s president and chief operating officer. Please refer to our website for the press release and supplemental information that will be discussed on this call. Today’s call is being recorded and will be available on our website under Events and Presentations within the Investor Relations section of our website. Some of the comments in today’s call may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed today, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these statements unless required by law. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, investors should review the forward-looking statements section of the earnings press release available on our website as well as other risk factor disclosures in our filings with the SEC. Any projected financial information presented in this call is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being predictive of future results. The inclusion of any financial forecast information in this call should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results reflected in such forecasts will be achieved. During the call, we may discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures. For reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures, as well as other information regarding these measures, please refer to our earnings release and other materials in the Investor Relations section of our website. Following management’s prepared remarks, we will open the call for a question and answer session. With that, I would now like to introduce Andy. Please go ahead. Andrew Harry Rubenstein: Thank you, Scott, and good afternoon, everyone. Accel Entertainment, Inc. delivered a strong start to 2026, the...

Achieved record Q1 revenue and adjusted EBITDA through disciplined route quality improvements and momentum in developing markets. Illinois performance was driven by location optimization and higher-yielding machine placements, resulting in a 9% year-over-year increase in average location hold per day. The business model is positioned as fundamentally hyperlocal and resilient, benefiting from trade-down activity as consumers seek affordable, local entertainment options. Strategic shift from a logistics-focused model to a gaming and hospitality framework aims to drive margin expansion through proprietary content and enhanced player experiences. Operational leverage is scaling effectively in Nebraska and Georgia, where revenue grew 57% and 43% respectively due to increased terminal density. Management views the current macroeconomic uncertainty as a stabilizing tailwind, as players prioritize local venues over high-travel regional casinos. Anticipate the first Chicago locations to go live in late 2026 or 2027, representing a significant near-term growth catalyst. Expect the benefits of ticket-in, ticket-out (TITO) technology to build through the remainder of 2026 as player adoption matures. Full-year 2026 CapEx is projected between $60 million and $70 million, reflecting a normalization following elevated 2025 investment in Fairmont Park. Free cash flow is expected to grow as developing markets scale profitably and capital expenditures shift toward maintenance with 2-3 year payback periods. The company remains active in evaluating bolt-on acquisitions, particularly in Louisiana and Illinois, while maintaining a disciplined return-focused capital allocation framework. Adjusted EBITDA and net income were impacted by a $2 million shift in the timing of Fairmont Park purse expense accruals to align with revenue recognition. A new interest rate collar was established in January 2026, providing a cap of 4% and a floor of 2.92% on the term loan through September 2029. Management noted that while vertical integration rules were passed in Illinois, they are currently being contested in court, creating regulatory uncertainty. The leadership transition is finalized with Mark T. Phelan set to assume the CEO role effective August 7, 2026. Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1...

Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market hours. Here’s what to expect. Accel Entertainment beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $341.4 million, up 7.5% year on year. It was a very strong quarter for the company, with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates. It reported 27,950 video gaming terminals sold, up 6.1% year on year. Is Accel Entertainment a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it’s free for active Edge members. This quarter, the market is expecting Accel Entertainment’s revenue to grow 6.1% year on year, slowing from the 7.3% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. The majority of analysts covering the company have reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Accel Entertainment has a history of exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. Looking at Accel Entertainment’s peers in the consumer discretionary segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Rush Street Interactive delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 41.1%, beating analysts’ expectations by 11.3%, and Churchill Downs reported revenues up 3.2%, in line with consensus estimates. Rush Street Interactive traded up 16.6% following the results while Churchill Downs was also up 10.1%. Read our full analysis of Rush Street Interactive’s results here and Churchill Downs’s results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the consumer discretionary segment, with share prices up 7% on average over the last month. Accel Entertainment is up 11.5% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $15.50 (compared to the current share price of $12.43). WHILE YOU’RE HERE: The Next Palantir? One satellite company captures images of every point on Earth. Every single day. The Pentagon wants it. Hedge funds are using it to beat earnings. You’ve probably never heard of it. This is what the early days of Palantir looked like before it became a $437 billion giant. Same playbook. Different technology. If you missed Palantir, you need to see this. Claim The Stock Ticker for Free HERE.