Accel Entertainment stock gained 2.36 percent on October 2

Published on 10/04/2026 at 17:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Accel Entertainment stock posted USD 368.13 million in Q2 revenue, beating the USD 356.66 million estimate. EPS was USD 0.15 versus USD 0.19 expected, with results due November 10.

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Accel Entertainment stock (ISIN US00436Q1067) was last at USD 10.84 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, up 2.36 percent from the prior close. The move followed a quarter in which revenue exceeded the consensus estimate, while earnings per share fell short.

Revenue beats while EPS misses

Accel Entertainment reported quarterly record revenue of USD 368 million for the second quarter of 2026 in a release dated August 4, 2026. The company operates electronic gaming terminals and related services in licensed establishments such as bars, restaurants, convenience stores and truck stops.

According to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026, second-quarter revenue was USD 368.13 million against a USD 356.66 million consensus estimate, a 3.22 percent beat. Quarterly EPS was USD 0.15, below the USD 0.19 estimate by USD 0.04.

Analysts see room above USD 10.84

The valuation debate centers on earnings conversion rather than sales momentum. Revenue surpassed expectations, but the EPS miss leaves operating efficiency as the key measure for the next report.

MarketBeat reported on October 1, 2026, that four of seven analysts rated the stock Buy and three rated it Hold, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and a USD 14.80 average 12-month target. The target lies 36.53 percent above the USD 10.84 reference price.

Citizens JMP raised its target from USD 14.00 to USD 15.00 and kept a Market Outperform rating in a report dated August 5, 2026, according to MarketBeat. Wells Fargo began coverage with an Equal Weight rating and a USD 14.00 target on August 21, 2026.

Stock remains below yearly high

ACEL traded at USD 10.84 on October 2, 2026, with a session high of USD 10.88 and a session low of USD 10.62. Its 52-week range was USD 9.55 to USD 14.00, placing the latest price USD 3.16 below the yearly high.

Investing.com lists November 10, 2026 as the next earnings date. The upcoming report will give investors a fresh test of whether the revenue scale shown in Q2 can translate into higher per-share earnings.

Accel Entertainment stock at USD 10.84

Accel Entertainment stock was last at USD 10.84 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 882.3 million and volume of 422,848 shares.