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13F Pro Quality Score

55.3/100

Rank #1,261 of 2,961 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

53.6/100

Profitability

50.6/100

Balance Sheet

70.8/100

Earnings Quality

65.9/100

Free Cash Flow

44.6/100

Institutional Flow

35.1/100

Revenue Scale

56.4/100

Dilution Risk

59.5/100
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ACEL Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL), a Communication Services sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores ACEL at 55.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,261 of 2,961 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. Areas of concern include institutional flow (35.1), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Accel Entertainment, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $368.1M, net income of $12.5M, an operating margin of 8.7%. Top institutional holders of ACEL by reported 13-F value include DARLINGTON PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Greenvale Capital LLP, BlackRock, based on the most recent SEC filings. ACEL trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1698991. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate ACEL daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Accel Entertainment, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 39 and 70 since 2021, currently 55.3 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Accel Entertainment, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind ACEL — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. company in the gaming and amusement space · small-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Illinois.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Operates tens of thousands of gaming terminals across multiple states, generating annual revenue in the range of roughly $1 billion — all from machines sitting in bars and convenience stores.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the 2010s to capitalize on Illinois's legalization of video gaming terminals in non-casino locations — a niche almost nobody else was rushing to dominate.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It doesn't own casinos — it partners with licensed establishments like taverns and truck stops, placing machines and splitting revenue, making it more logistics company than gaming house.
  • 5
    The Lore
    It has quietly become one of the largest terminal gaming operators in the U.S., expanding beyond Illinois into states like Pennsylvania and Montana — one pull-tab machine at a time.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If you've ever played a video gaming terminal at an Illinois bar and wondered who put it there, it was probably this company — ticker ACEL, the king of the corner-bar slot machine.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$368.1M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$12.5M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$8.9M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

8.7%

ROIC

Q2 2026

14.4%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

2.13

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+8.1% YoY
$1.33BFY 2025
FY22 $969.8MFY23 $1.17BFY24 $1.23BFY25 $1.33B

Net Income

+46.0% YoY
$51.5MFY 2025
FY22 $74.1MFY23 $45.6MFY24 $35.3MFY25 $51.5M

Operating Income

+18.7% YoY
$107.9MFY 2025
FY22 $96.9MFY23 $107.4MFY24 $90.9MFY25 $107.9M

EPS (Diluted)

+46.3% YoY
$0.60FY 2025
FY22 $0.81FY23 $0.53FY24 $0.41FY25 $0.60

Total Assets

+5.2% YoY
$1.10BFY 2025
FY22 $862.8MFY23 $912.9MFY24 $1.05BFY25 $1.10B

Total Debt

+2.4% YoY
$645.0MFY 2025
FY22 $565.5MFY23 $571.1MFY24 $629.8MFY25 $645.0M

Op. Cash Flow

+24.5% YoY
$150.9MFY 2025
FY22 $108.0MFY23 $132.5MFY24 $121.2MFY25 $150.9M

Free Cash Flow

+13.4% YoY
$62.0MFY 2025
FY22 $60.6MFY23 $50.8MFY24 $54.7MFY25 $62.0M

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Is ACEL a good stock to buy?

13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Communication Services sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for ACEL are available on the ACEL stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. ACEL is classified as a small company.

Which hedge funds own ACEL?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling ACEL. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s investment landscape.