Truist cuts target for Accel Entertainment stock from USD 14.00 to USD 13.00

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Third-quarter results are due November 3, 2026 after Q2 revenue reached USD 368.13 million. Accel Entertainment stock stands at a USD 893.1 million market value.

Earnings schedule shapes attention

Truist lowered its Accel Entertainment target from USD 14.00 to USD 13.00 on October 20, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 368.13 million, while earnings per share were USD 0.15.
Accel Entertainment is scheduled to report third-quarter results on November 3, 2026.

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Accel Entertainment (ISIN US00436Q1067) faced a Truist Financial target cut from USD 14.00 to USD 13.00 on October 20, 2026, while the bank maintained its Hold rating, as Markets Insider reported. The move puts the analyst view below the USD 14.60 consensus target cited in the same market coverage.

Why did Truist cut its target?

The October 20, 2026 note kept a Hold rating and lowered the target by USD 1.00. Markets Insider said the update was part of a broader review of gaming companies ahead of Accel's third-quarter results. The note cited resilience in local gaming but also uncertainty around digital business activity and broader gaming conditions.

Three dates show the changing picture

On August 4, 2026, Accel reported second-quarter revenue of USD 368.13 million and earnings per share of USD 0.15, compared with a USD 0.19 consensus estimate, according to Markets Insider. On October 7, 2026, the company scheduled its third-quarter release for after the market close on November 3, 2026, according to GlobeNewswire. On October 20, 2026, Truist reduced its target from USD 14.00 to USD 13.00.

When are the next results due?

Accel said on October 7, 2026, that it will publish results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the market close on November 3, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET. The date gives investors a defined test for the issues behind the target cut, especially the balance between revenue growth and earnings delivery.

Operating scale remains substantial

Accel's business model centers on gaming terminals and related services in licensed non-casino locations. In its October 7, 2026 release, GlobeNewswire described more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals across nearly 4,700 third-party locations and 23 self-operated gaming venues in ten states. That footprint makes the November report more important than the target change alone, because the results will show whether scale is translating into stronger earnings.

Market value and listing

Accel Entertainment had a market capitalization of USD 893.1 million as of October 23, 2026. The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker ACEL and operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, with gambling as its industry classification.