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ACEL Stock Forecast: Accel Entertainment, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$12
+0.08% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Accel Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +28.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
99 / 100
Median analyst target
$16
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.1%
1M
−0.6%
YTD
+8.9%
1Y
+11.4%
From 52W high
−7.4%
From 52W low
+29.2%
$10
$13
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ACEL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Accel Entertainment, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
99 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
96
Issuance
95
Quality
86
Volatility
86
Growth
85
Revisions
73
Accruals
70
Momentum
64
Size
45

Value (96): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (64): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (45): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ACEL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACEL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$12$14$16$18Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ACELHigh $18Median $16Low $14

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
5 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $14Median $16High $18

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Aug 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$14 → $15
5 Aug 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform$16
19 May 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform$16
19 May 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
4 Mar 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
4 Mar 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
4 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
16 Jan 2026CBREInitiatesBuy—
16 Dec 2025Truist SecuritiesInitiatesHold—
5 Dec 2025CitizensInitiatesMarket Outperform—
5 Nov 2025MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
6 May 2025MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
28 Feb 2025MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
9 May 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
9 Nov 2022MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
19 May 2022Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
9 May 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
6 Dec 2021Goldman SachsDowngradeNeutral—
3 Dec 2021MacquarieUpgradeOutperform—
8 Nov 2021Deutsche BankUpgradeBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACEL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

ACEL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−4.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.5×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.7×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

Price / book
3.6×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.6×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.6%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
70.8%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.3%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.4%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Net margin
4.1%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.5%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.1%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

ACEL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelGambling
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ACELAccel Entertainment, Inc.$1.0B
99
BRSLBrightstar Lottery Plc$2.2B
50
CDROCodere Online Luxembourg SA$418.5M
13
MRDNMeridian Holdings, Inc.$180.6M
60
RSIRush Street Interactive, Inc.$5.9B
88
INSEInspired Entertainment, Inc.$167.5M
79
CHDNChurchill Downs, Inc.$6.3B
66

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest ACEL news & analysis

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

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026positive

Accel Entertainment received an upgrade following better-than-expected second-quarter results, with revenue up 10% year over year to $368 million and adjusted EBITDA up 11% to $59 million. The article notes that Chicago gaming terminals may begin operations in August, which could provide significant incremental earnings potential, supported by operational efficiencies, state expansion, a strong balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks, and above-sector median EBITDA growth.

Why it matters — ACEL watchers would care because the potential launch of Chicago gaming terminals in August could drive meaningful incremental earnings, adding to already-strong quarterly growth and a solid financial position.

Accel Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 5 Aug 2026positive

Accel Entertainment reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by higher productivity in Illinois, growth in developing markets, and continued preparation for the opening of video gaming terminals in Chicago.

Why it matters — ACEL watchers would note that record revenue and EBITDA, along with progress toward the Chicago video gaming market, signal a strong quarter and an important upcoming growth opportunity.

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026negative

Accel Entertainment reported Q2 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 in the same quarter a year earlier.

Why it matters — The quarterly result fell short of analyst expectations and declined year over year, which ACEL watchers would see as a sign of weaker recent performance.

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

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s (ACEL) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item identifies the document as the official call transcript for the quarter.

Why it matters — A transcript of the Q2 2026 earnings call gives ACEL watchers direct access to management's commentary on the company's quarterly results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ACEL stock

What is the ACEL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Accel Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $14 to $18. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ACEL stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Accel Entertainment, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Accel Entertainment, Inc. 99 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ACEL?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Accel Entertainment, Inc. ranks 99 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (96 of 100).

Will ACEL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +28.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Accel Entertainment, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ACEL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Accel Entertainment, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACEL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $18 over the next 12 months.

How has ACEL stock performed over the past year?

Accel Entertainment, Inc. returned +11.4% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Accel Entertainment, Inc. do?

Accel Entertainment Inc. is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States.

What is the latest news on ACEL?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 11 Aug 2026): "Accel Entertainment: Chicago Gaming Could Unlock Significant Earnings Upside (Rating Upgrade)". Accel Entertainment received an upgrade following better-than-expected second-quarter results, with revenue up 10% year over year to $368 million and adjusted EBITDA up 11% to $59 million. The article notes that Chicago gaming terminals may begin operations in August, which could provide significant incremental earnings potential, supported by operational efficiencies, state expansion, a strong balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks, and above-sector median EBITDA growth.

Company

About Accel Entertainment, Inc.

Accel Entertainment Inc. is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. The company focuses on the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of video gaming terminals, redemption devices with ATM functionality, and amusement machines in authorized non-casino locations. These locations include restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, grocery stores, and various fraternal or veterans’ organizations. Accel Entertainment also operates stand-alone ATMs in both gaming and non-gaming venues, adding a transactional services component to its offering. The company generates revenue primarily from net gaming operations, as well as from amusement activities, manufacturing-related services, ATM fees, and other ancillary sources. Headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois and founded in 2010, Accel Entertainment plays a significant role in the U.S. distributed gaming sector by enabling local businesses to offer regulated gaming and entertainment options, thereby enhancing on-site customer engagement and ancillary traffic for its partner locations.

CEO Mr. Mark T. Phelan · 1,600 employees · United States · https://www.accelentertainment.com