Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) Stock Forecast
ACEL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.29 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $15.71 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +44.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.17
- 52-week range
- $9.61 – $13.41
ACEL analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ACEL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ACEL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.23 | $0.18 | $0.28 | $0.25 | −9.6% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.83 | $0.72 | $1.04 | $1.02 | −18.6% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.08 | $0.95 | $1.21 | $0.83 | +30.4% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ACEL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $357.6M | $344.0M | $364.2M | +8.5% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.44B | $1.42B | $1.46B | +8.3% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.50B | $1.48B | $1.52B | +4.3% | 5 |
ACEL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ACEL revenue: reported and forecast
ACEL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | +4.5% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.83 | −4.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $1.08 | +10.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ACEL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ACEL beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from ACEL
7 analysts cover Accel Entertainment; their consensus rating is buy (4.29 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $15.71, 44.4% above the latest close of $10.88. Analysts expect earnings of $0.83 per share for 2026, −18.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.08 per share on revenue of $1.5 billion. Accel Entertainment beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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ACEL forecast FAQ
What is Accel Entertainment's price target?
The average analyst price target for Accel Entertainment is $15.71, 44.4% above the latest close of $10.88.
Is Accel Entertainment a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Accel Entertainment, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Accel Entertainment's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.83 per share for 2026 (range $0.72 to $1.04); for 2027 the estimate is $1.08.
What is Accel Entertainment's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.4 billion, growth of 8.3%; for 2027 it is $1.5 billion.
When does Accel Entertainment report earnings?
Accel Entertainment is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.17.
Does Accel Entertainment usually beat earnings estimates?
Accel Entertainment reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.