Accel Entertainment stock gained 0.55 percent on October 6
Published on 10/07/2026 at 02:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Accel Entertainment stock (ISIN US00436Q1067) gained 0.55 percent and was last at USD 10.94 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The move leaves the shares 21.86 percent below the 52-week high of USD 14.00, while the company enters the next reporting cycle with a mixed earnings profile.
Revenue beat, EPS missed
Accel's second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 368.13 million for the period ended June 30, 2026. According to Accel Entertainment, the quarter set a revenue record.
MarketBeat reports that revenue exceeded the USD 356.66 million consensus by USD 11.47 million, while diluted EPS came in at USD 0.15 against USD 0.19 expected. The USD 0.04 earnings shortfall is the main counterweight to the sales performance.
Analysts see room above USD 14
The analyst view remains constructive but not unanimous. According to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026, four of seven analysts rated the stock Buy and three recommended Hold, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average 12-month price target of USD 14.80.
That average target lies 35.28 percent above the October 6 price of USD 10.94. The same overview lists Truist Financial at a USD 14.00 target, National Bank Financial at USD 15.00, and Citizens JMP raising its target from USD 14.00 to USD 15.00 on August 5, 2026, all with the relevant analyst statements linked through MarketBeat.
Gaming network supports scale
Accel provides regulated gaming services through electronic gaming terminals installed at licensed third-party locations. Its network includes bars, restaurants, taverns, convenience stores, truck stops and other venues, while the company manages installation, maintenance, game content, compliance, cash handling and player support.
The operating model links revenue to both terminal productivity and the number of host locations. For investors, the current setup combines a USD 368.13 million quarterly sales base with a USD 0.15 diluted EPS result, making margin conversion the key issue in the next update.
Stock remains below yearly high
Accel Entertainment's October 6, 2026 market capitalization was USD 890.4 million, with volume of 330,778 shares. The 52-week range was USD 9.55 to USD 14.00, placing the last price of USD 10.94 closer to the lower end than the yearly peak.
Key facts on Accel Entertainment stock
- Company: Accel Entertainment, Inc.
- ISIN: US00436Q1067
- Ticker: ACEL
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 10.94
- Market capitalization: USD 890.4 million (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 9.55-14.00 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Services-Misc. Amusement & Recreation
