{"id":2135904,"date":"2025-11-05T00:57:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2135904"},"modified":"2025-11-05T00:57:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:57:23","slug":"accel-entertainment-nyseacel-beats-q3-sales-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/accel-entertainment-nyseacel-beats-q3-sales-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) Beats Q3 Sales Expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"bodyItems-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street\u2019s revenue expectations , with sales up 9.1% year on year to $329.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 15.6% above analysts\u2019 consensus estimates.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Is now the time to buy Accel Entertainment? <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nyse\/acel?utm_source=earningsArticle&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=top&amp;utm_article=C1hza2wHY0E%3D&amp;utm_ticker=ACEL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Find out in our full research report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Find out in our full research report<\/a>.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Revenue:<\/strong> $329.7 million vs analyst estimates of $328 million (9.1% year-on-year growth, 0.5% beat)<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>EPS (GAAP):<\/strong> $0.16 vs analyst estimates of $0.14 (15.6% beat)<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Adjusted EBITDA:<\/strong> $51.17 million vs analyst estimates of $50.51 million (15.5% margin, 1.3% beat)<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Operating Margin:<\/strong> 7.7%, in line with the same quarter last year<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Video Gaming Terminals Sold:<\/strong> 27,714, up 1,985 year on year<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Market Capitalization:<\/strong> $837 million<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->CHICAGO&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) (\u201cAccel\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, announced today that Brett Summerer has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 22, 2025.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Established in Illinois, Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) is a provider of electronic gaming machines and interactive amusement terminals to bars and entertainment venues.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Reviewing a company\u2019s long-term sales performance reveals insights into its quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. Luckily, Accel Entertainment\u2019s sales grew at an exceptional 29.1% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. Its growth beat the average consumer discretionary company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-8xybrv\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-1gfnohs loader\" style=\"--max-height: 540px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-1gfnohs\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-8xybrv\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment Quarterly Revenue<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->We at StockStory place the most emphasis on long-term growth, but within consumer discretionary, a stretched historical view may miss a company riding a successful new product or trend. Accel Entertainment\u2019s recent performance shows its demand has slowed significantly as its annualized revenue growth of 6.5% over the last two years was well below its five-year trend.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-8xybrv\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-1gfnohs loader\" style=\"--max-height: 540px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-1gfnohs\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Accel Entertainment Year-On-Year Revenue Growth\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-8xybrv\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment Year-On-Year Revenue Growth<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment also discloses its number of video gaming terminals sold, which reached 27,714 in the latest quarter. Over the last two years, Accel Entertainment\u2019s video gaming terminals sold averaged 6.1% year-on-year growth. Because this number aligns with its revenue growth during the same period, we can see the company\u2019s monetization was fairly consistent.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-8xybrv\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-1gfnohs loader\" style=\"--max-height: 540px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-1gfnohs\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Accel Entertainment Video Gaming Terminals Sold\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-8xybrv\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment Video Gaming Terminals Sold<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->This quarter, Accel Entertainment reported year-on-year revenue growth of 9.1%, and its $329.7 million of revenue exceeded Wall Street\u2019s estimates by 0.5%.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"secondary-btn fin-size-large readmore-button    rounded   yf-7w7t7o\" data-ylk=\"elm:readmore;itc:1;sec:content-canvas;slk:Story%20Continues\" aria-label=\"Story Continues\" title=\"Story Continues\"> <span>Story Continues<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\" data-testid=\"read-more\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 4.9% over the next 12 months, a slight deceleration versus the last two years. This projection is underwhelming and indicates its products and services will see some demand headwinds.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Software is eating the world and there is virtually no industry left that has been untouched by it. That drives increasing demand for tools helping software developers do their jobs, whether it be monitoring critical cloud infrastructure, integrating audio and video functionality, or ensuring smooth content streaming. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/stock-pick-l\/dc779648-e1d9-4724-9fda-d834b02ee54c?utm_source=earningsArticle&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=SP_7&amp;utm_article=C1hza2wHY0E%3D&amp;utm_ticker=ACEL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click here to access a free report on our 3 favorite stocks to play this generational megatrend;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Click here to access a free report on our 3 favorite stocks to play this generational megatrend<\/a>.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Operating margin is an important measure of profitability as it shows the portion of revenue left after accounting for all core expenses \u2013 everything from the cost of goods sold to advertising and wages. It\u2019s also useful for comparing profitability across companies with different levels of debt and tax rates because it excludes interest and taxes.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment\u2019s operating margin might fluctuated slightly over the last 12 months but has generally stayed the same, averaging 7.7% over the last two years. This profitability was paltry for a consumer discretionary business and caused by its suboptimal cost structure.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-8xybrv\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-1gfnohs loader\" style=\"--max-height: 540px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-1gfnohs\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Accel Entertainment Trailing 12-Month Operating Margin (GAAP)\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-8xybrv\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment Trailing 12-Month Operating Margin (GAAP)<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->This quarter, Accel Entertainment generated an operating margin profit margin of 7.7%, in line with the same quarter last year. This indicates the company\u2019s overall cost structure has been relatively stable.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) for the same reason as long-term revenue growth. Compared to revenue, however, EPS highlights whether a company\u2019s growth is profitable.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment\u2019s full-year EPS flipped from negative to positive over the last five years. This is encouraging and shows it\u2019s at a critical moment in its life.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-8xybrv\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-1gfnohs loader\" style=\"--max-height: 540px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-1gfnohs\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Accel Entertainment Trailing 12-Month EPS (GAAP)\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-8xybrv\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment Trailing 12-Month EPS (GAAP)<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->In Q3, Accel Entertainment reported EPS of $0.16, up from $0.06 in the same quarter last year. This print easily cleared analysts\u2019 estimates, and shareholders should be content with the results. We also like to analyze expected EPS growth based on Wall Street analysts\u2019 consensus projections, but there is insufficient data.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->It was good to see Accel Entertainment beat analysts\u2019 EPS expectations this quarter. We were also glad its number of video gaming terminals sold outperformed Wall Street\u2019s estimates. Overall, this print had some key positives. The stock traded up 2.4% to $10.16 immediately after reporting.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment put up rock-solid earnings, but one quarter doesn\u2019t necessarily make the stock a buy. Let\u2019s see if this is a good investment. If you\u2019re making that decision, you should consider the bigger picture of valuation, business qualities, as well as the latest earnings. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nyse\/acel?utm_source=earningsArticle&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=end1&amp;utm_article=C1hza2wHY0E%3D&amp;utm_ticker=ACEL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it\u2019s free for active Edge members;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it\u2019s free for active Edge members<\/a>.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source finance.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street\u2019s revenue expectations , with sales up 9.1% year on year to $329.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 15.6% above analysts\u2019 consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Accel Entertainment? 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