NYSE:ACEL Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.00 -0.03 (-0.21%) Closing price 07/24/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$12.02 +0.01 (+0.08%) As of 07/24/2026 07:34 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Accel Entertainment Stock (NYSE:ACEL) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Accel Entertainment alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$11.87▼$12.2350-Day Range$11.63▼$13.4252-Week Range$9.55▼$14.00Volume219,628 shsAverage Volume259,093 shsMarket Capitalization$977.09 millionP/E Ratio20.01Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.67Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview 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. Through its proprietary back-office platform, the company delivers real-time data analytics, remote monitoring and system maintenance, helping partners optimize machine performance and maximize revenue potential. Accel’s digital wallet and cashless payment product, AccelPay, enables seamless transactions and loyalty integration, reflecting the company’s focus on technology-driven growth in regulated gaming markets. Under the leadership of founder and chairman Joseph Canfora, Accel Entertainment has expanded both organically and through strategic acquisitions. The company maintains close relationships with state gaming boards and leverages its in-house compliance expertise to navigate evolving regulations. As a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ACEL, Accel continues to pursue opportunities that balance regulatory responsibility with innovative gaming experiences. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Accel Entertainment Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks76th Percentile Overall ScoreACEL MarketRank™: Accel Entertainment scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 97th out of 268 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.5 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingAccel Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialAccel Entertainment has a consensus price target of $14.67, representing about 22.2% upside from its current price of $12.01.Amount of Analyst CoverageAccel Entertainment has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Accel Entertainment's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth11.11% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Accel Entertainment are expected to grow by 11.11% in the coming year, from $0.72 to $0.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Accel Entertainment is 20.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Accel Entertainment is 20.01, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 19.78.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAccel Entertainment has a P/B Ratio of 3.66. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Accel Entertainment's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted2.97% of the float of Accel Entertainment has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAccel Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.53.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Accel Entertainment has recently increased by 18.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAccel Entertainment does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAccel Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media3.1 / 5News Sentiment0.97 News SentimentAccel Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 0.97. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Accel Entertainment this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Company Ownership2.6 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Accel Entertainment insiders have sold 118.17% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $577,500.00 in company stock and sold $1,259,917.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.47% of the stock of Accel Entertainment is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions55.39% of the stock of Accel Entertainment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Accel Entertainment's insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. ACEL Stock News HeadlinesAccel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:ACEL) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsJuly 23, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comThe Bull Case For Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Could Change Following Guidroz’s Promotion To COO - Learn WhyJuly 21, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comYour withdrawal order could cost you in taxesIf you have $2M or more saved, the 4% rule points to roughly $92,000 a year - but it's a single-variable answer to a multi-variable problem. Withdrawal sequencing, sequence-of-returns risk, Roth conversion timing, and legacy goals can all shift your real number significantly. Research from Vanguard suggests advisor best practices - covering allocation, rebalancing, tax management, and behavioral coaching - may add roughly 3% in net annual return potential. Morningstar's 2025 data shows the average investor return gap is 1.2% per year due to mistimed buying and selling. Get matched with a fiduciary advisor in your area at no cost and with no obligation to hire.July 27 at 1:00 AM | SmartAsset (Ad)Accel Entertainment Adds Approximately 600 Electronic Gaming Terminals in Nevada with Green Valley Grocery Route AgreementJuly 20, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAccel Entertainment boosts its Nevada business with a new convenience store dealJuly 20, 2026 | msn.comHead to Head Analysis: Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) & Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR)July 19, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comAccel Entertainment Names Stan Guidroz Chief Operating OfficerJuly 14, 2026 | businesswire.comAccel Entertainment (ACEL) Leaves An Index, Is The Stock Still Undervalued?July 8, 2026 | uk.finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines ACEL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ACEL shares performed this year? Accel Entertainment's stock was trading at $11.40 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, ACEL stock has increased by 5.3% and is now trading at $12.0050. How were Accel Entertainment's earnings last quarter? Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:ACEL) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 5th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.01. The business earned $351.56 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $342.88 million. Accel Entertainment had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.70% and a net margin of 3.79%. Read the conference call transcript. How do I buy shares of Accel Entertainment? Shares of ACEL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Accel Entertainment own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Accel Entertainment investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META) and Visa (V). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/05/2026Today7/27/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3m+) 1-Year History Jul 25 Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 ACEL's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ACEL has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry GAMING Sub-IndustryEntertainment Current SymbolNYSE:ACEL CIK1698991 Webwww.accelentertainment.com Phone(630) 972-2235FaxN/AEmployees1,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Price Target for Accel Entertainment$14.67 High Price Target$16.00 Low Price Target$14.00 Potential Upside/Downside+22.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.60 Trailing P/E Ratio20.01 Forward P/E Ratio16.67 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$51.47 million Net Margins3.79% Pretax Margin5.33% Return on Equity25.70% Return on Assets6.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.02 Current Ratio2.71 Quick Ratio2.64 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.33 billion Price / Sales0.73 Cash Flow$1.59 per share Price / Cash Flow7.55 Book Value$3.28 per share Price / Book3.66Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares81,390,000Free Float69,615,000Market Cap$977.09 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.00 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketLooking to profit from the electric vehicle mega-trend? 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