Accel Entertainment: Chicago Is Delayed, But The Investment Thesis Is Intact

Accel Entertainment remains a Buy, targeting $13–$14 short-term (~20%–28% upside), with $16 post-Chicago rollout. Chicago VGT rollout faces regulatory delays, but ACEL's state license approvals imply potential ~43.5% market share when operational. Core business delivers stable EBITDA via long-term VGT contracts; regional bolt-on acquisitions like Toucan Gaming drive accretive growth.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 19, 2026

Accel Entertainment, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 3

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.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 7, 2026

Accel Entertainment: Chicago Gaming Could Unlock Significant Earnings Upside (Rating Upgrade)

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.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

Accel Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

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.

MarketBeat • Aug 5, 2026

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2026

Accel Entertainment Reports Quarterly Record Revenue of $368 Million in the Second Quarter of 2026

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%.

Business Wire • Aug 4, 2026

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.18 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2026

Should Value Investors Buy Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Is Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Here is how Accel Entertainment (ACEL) and Colruyt SA Unsponsored ADR (CUYTY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Is Accel Entertainment (ACEL) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026