{"id":2390628,"date":"2026-04-27T01:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2390628"},"modified":"2026-04-27T01:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:29:14","slug":"a-look-at-accel-entertainment-acel-valuation-after-recent-share-price-momentum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/a-look-at-accel-entertainment-acel-valuation-after-recent-share-price-momentum\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look At Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/portfolio?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=updates_head_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4540911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio<\/a> and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess its fundamentals.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The company operates distributed gaming terminals, redemption devices with ATM functionality and other amusement equipment in non casino venues across the United States, including restaurants, bars, truck stops and convenience stores.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_company_latest_analysis&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->At a share price of $12.31, recent gains, including a 14.51% 1 month share price return and an 11.0% 1 year total shareholder return, suggest momentum has been building rather than fading.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->If Accel Entertainment has you looking for other ideas in the market, it could be a good moment to broaden your search with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/discover\/investing-ideas\/473625\/top-founder-led-companies\/us?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_screener_founder_led&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4540911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:18 top founder-led companies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;18 top founder-led companies&quot;}\" class=\"link \">18 top founder-led companies<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->With the shares at $12.31, an 11.0% 1 year total return and analysts pointing to a $15.50 price target, the key question is whether Accel Entertainment is still undervalued or if the market is already pricing in future growth.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The most followed narrative currently places Accel Entertainment&#8217;s fair value at $15.17, above the last close of $12.31, framing the recent share price strength in a wider valuation gap that analysts still see in the story.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"neo-blockquote yf-1kwbn3\">\n<p class=\"yf-1kwbn3\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em>Expansion into new and developing markets, such as Nebraska, Georgia, Louisiana, and continued optimization in Nevada, positions Accel to capture incremental revenue growth as broader legalization and acceptance of gaming increases the total addressable market for distributed VGTs. This ongoing geographic diversification supports a sustained top-line revenue growth trajectory.<\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/narratives\/e8slubfc-expanding-into-new-markets-will-transform-us-gaming-environment-ozq8?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_narrative_prompt_after_quote&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read the complete narrative.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read the complete narrative.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Read the complete narrative.<\/a><\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Curious what sits behind that growth narrative? The fair value hinges on a specific path for revenue, margins, and future earnings multiples, all mapped out in detail but not yet priced into the current share price.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Result: Fair Value of $15.17 (UNDERVALUED)<\/strong><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/narratives\/e8slubfc-expanding-into-new-markets-will-transform-us-gaming-environment-ozq8?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_ai_narrative&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what&#8217;s behind the forecasts.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->However, you also need to weigh Illinois concentration and location specific setbacks, such as the Nevada customer loss, which could pressure revenue and margins if repeated.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=risks_narrative_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Find out about the key risks to this Accel Entertainment narrative.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Find out about the key risks to this Accel Entertainment narrative.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Find out about the key risks to this Accel Entertainment narrative.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->While the popular narrative sees Accel Entertainment as 18.8% undervalued, the SWS DCF model points the other way, with a future cash flow value of $10.78 versus the current $12.31 share price. This suggests the stock could be priced ahead of its modeled cash generation. Which story do you think fits better with your own expectations?<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none\" data-testid=\"read-more\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->To understand how those cash flow assumptions are put together and stress test them against your own views, take a closer look at the full SWS DCF work up for Accel Entertainment, starting with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149\/valuation?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=alternate_dcf_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-750ceo\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-lglytj loader\" style=\"--max-height: 428px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-lglytj\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 428; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149\/valuation?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=infographic&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-750ceo\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->ACEL Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2026<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149\/valuation?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=dcf_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:check out Accel Entertainment for example;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;check out Accel Entertainment for example&quot;}\" class=\"link \">check out Accel Entertainment for example<\/a>). We show the entire calculation in full. You can track the result in your <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/stock-watchlist?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=dcf_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4540911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:watchlist;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;watchlist&quot;}\" class=\"link \">watchlist<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/portfolio?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=dcf_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4540911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:portfolio;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;portfolio&quot;}\" class=\"link \">portfolio<\/a> and be alerted when this changes, or use our stock screener to discover <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/discover\/investing-ideas\/473076\/high-quality-undervalued-stocks\/us?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=dcf_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4540911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:54 high quality undervalued stocks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;54 high quality undervalued stocks&quot;}\" class=\"link \">54 high quality undervalued stocks<\/a>. If you <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/stock-screener?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=dcf_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4540911\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:save a screener;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;save a screener&quot;}\" class=\"link \">save a screener<\/a> we even alert you when new companies match &#8211; so you never miss a potential opportunity.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->With both upside potential and clear concerns on the table, it makes sense to review the numbers yourself and move quickly to form your own stance using <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/ACEL\" data-ylk=\"slk:4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs&quot;}\" class=\"link \">4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->If Accel Entertainment has sparked your interest, do not stop here. Use this momentum to widen your watchlist with a few focused, data driven stock ideas.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em> This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. <strong>We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.<\/strong> It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.<\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em>Companies discussed in this article include <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/ACEL\" data-ylk=\"slk:ACEL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ACEL&quot;}\" class=\"link \">ACEL<\/a>.<\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Have feedback on this article? 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Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month and past [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2238973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[406803,21741,346516,466195,353268,392672],"class_list":["post-2390628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-acel","tag-entertainment","tag-fair-value","tag-fundamentals","tag-share-price","tag-stock-portfolio"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Is-Flutter-Entertainment-NYSEFLUT-Pricing-Reflect-Recent-Share-Weakness-And.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2390628"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2390629,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390628\/revisions\/2390629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2238973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2390628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2390628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2390628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}