Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is poised to unveil its Q2 2026 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 4th. Analysts are projecting earnings of $0.18 per share and revenue of $356.6610 million for the quarter. Investors can tune in to the earnings call scheduled for the same day at 4:30 PM ET for real-time updates.
The gaming and entertainment company, headquartered in Chicago, has been making waves in the market. In its previous earnings report on May 5th Accel Entertainment surpassed expectations with $0.17 earnings per share beating estimates by $0.01. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $351.56 million outpacing analyst projections of $342.88 million. With a return on equity of 25.70% and a net margin of 3.79% Accel Entertainment has demonstrated robust financial health.
Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings
Accel Entertainment’s stock has been on an upward trajectory. On Tuesday, August 3rd the stock traded up $0.09 reaching $12.47. The company’s 52-week range is between $9.55 and $14.00 with a 50-day simple moving average of $12.43 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.78. The market capitalization stands at $1.02 billion with a PE ratio of 20.79 and a beta of 1.00.
Recent analyst ratings have been mixed. Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a strong-buy to a hold rating on May 22nd while Weiss Ratings upgraded it from a hold (c+) to a buy (b-) rating on June 26th. Wall Street Zen also downgraded the stock from a strong-buy to a buy rating on May 2nd. Currently, the stock has an average rating of Moderate Buy with an average target price of $14.67.
Insider Transactions and Institutional Investments
Insider activity has been notable, with Director Gordon Rubenstein selling 12,931 shares on May 8th at an average price of $11.55 totaling $149,353.05. COO Mark T. Phelan sold 25,000 shares on June 15th at $13.00 each, amounting to $325,000.00. Following the sale, Phelan still owns 241,464 shares valued at approximately $3,139,032. Insiders have collectively sold 104,277 shares worth $1,259,917 over the last ninety days.
Institutional investors have also been active. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings by 63.6% during the first quarter, now owning 1,082,891 shares worth $11,814,000. Other notable investors include Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV, EP Wealth Advisors LLC, and Empowered Funds LLC, all of which acquired new stakes in the company during the fourth quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds now own 55.39% of the company’s stock.
Company Overview
Accel Entertainment, Inc. is a Chicago-based company specializing in regulated electronic gaming terminals and related management services. The company’s offerings include video gaming terminals (VGTs), digital payment solutions, player loyalty programs, and compliance support. These services are designed to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency for bars, restaurants, truck stops, and convenience stores. Founded in 2005, Accel Entertainment has expanded its network across multiple states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Iowa.
