Accel Entertainment

ACEL

Market cap $977M

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Accel Entertainment maintains steady earnings growth but remains rangebound, with a HOLD rating due to limited near-term upside. Chicago's VGT legalization is a potential growth driver, but higher operating costs and uncertain regulatory details may dilute margins. ACEL's forward growth forecasts for revenue, EBITDA, and EPS are materially below its five-year averages, signaling ex-growth status.

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) witnesses a hammer chart pattern, indicating support found by the stock after losing some value lately. This coupled with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

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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.

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 33.3% in Accel Entertainment (ACEL). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Accel Entertainment NYSE: ACEL held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with shareholders voting to elect directors, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis and ratify the company's independent auditor for the current fiscal year.

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 the election of six directors to its Board of Directors, including new director Bruce D. Wardinski. Mr. Wardinski is an independent director who will also serve on the Board's Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corpor.

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.