Business Description

Accel Entertainment, Inc. is a distributed gaming operator that provides video gaming terminals and amusement devices to non-casino locations across the United States. The company partners with local businesses such as bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and truck stops to install, operate, and maintain gaming equipment on a revenue-sharing basis. Accel also owns and operates a racino venue, offering a turnkey gaming solution that includes compliance, cash logistics, and customer service.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues1,330,9601,230,9721,170,420969,797
Cost of Sales913,748859,473817,195670,901
Gross Profit417,212371,499353,225298,896
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses219,336194,721180,248145,942
Depreciation & Amortization Expenses78,15066,55559,11746,779
Other Operating Expenses11,87519,3396,4539,320
Operating Profit107,85190,884107,40796,855
Interest Expense(34,198)(35,892)(33,144)(21,637)
Non-Operating Income(1,722)(1,263)(8,539)19,544
Total Non-Operating Income(35,920)(37,155)(41,683)(2,093)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes71,93153,72965,72494,762
Provision for Income Taxes20,65918,43820,12120,660
Consolidated Net Income51,27235,29145,60374,102
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other198(39)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders51,47035,25245,60374,102
Basic EPS0.610.420.530.82
Diluted EPS0.600.410.530.81
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding85,02083,74785,94990,368
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding86,36784,97786,80391,484
Shares Outstanding82,28785,67084,12386,674
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents296,566281,305261,611224,113
Short-Term Investments32,065
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents296,566281,305261,611256,178
Accounts Receivable14,19810,55013,46711,166
Other Receivables9,1211,632
Total Trade Receivables23,31912,18213,46711,166
Inventories8,2318,1227,6816,941
Other Current Assets14,91824,54329,83524,927
Total Current Assets343,034326,152312,594299,212
Net Property, Plant & Equipment350,304307,997260,813211,844
Net Intangible Assets278,587279,816218,851230,664
Goodwill114,426116,252101,554100,707
Other Long-Term Assets17,04218,18119,08120,342
Total Assets1,103,3931,048,398912,893862,769
Accounts Payable51,02841,94436,01222,302
Accrued Expenses36,52736,65340,36235,003
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt37,58334,44328,48323,466
Other Current Liabilities6,3545,3134,7939,134
Total Current Liabilities131,492118,353109,65089,905
Long-Term Debt569,837560,936514,091518,566
Other Long-Term Liabilities128,301109,80290,74875,708
Total Long-Term Liabilities698,138670,738604,839594,274
Total Liabilities829,630789,091714,489684,179
Common Stock8889
Treasury Stock(145,747)(105,485)(112,070)(81,697)
Additional Paid-in Capital229,028221,625203,046194,157
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income1884,1457,93612,240
Retained Earnings186,206134,73699,48453,881
Total Common Shareholders' Equity269,683255,029198,404178,590
Minority Interests and Other4,0804,278
Total Shareholders' Equity273,763259,307198,404178,590
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity1,103,3931,048,398912,893862,769
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income51,27235,29145,60374,102
Depreciation & Amortization78,15066,55559,11746,779
Share-Based Compensation Expense12,20512,2049,4166,840
Other Adjustments22,6218,59814,781(8,486)
Changes in Trade Receivables(3,648)5,011(2,301)(1,651)
Changes in Inventories(57)(343)(734)(500)
Changes in Accounts Payable5,093(1,239)15,4661,791
Changes in Accrued Expenses(2,171)(531)2,04195
Changes in Income Taxes Payable(7,489)(1,357)264
Changes in Other Operating Activities(5,101)(2,995)(11,123)(10,971)
Cash from Operating Activities150,875121,194132,530107,999
Capital Expenditure(88,923)(66,542)(81,744)(47,379)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment1,6259841,6812,144
Purchases of Intangible Assets(9,450)
Purchases of Investments(5,000)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments1,50032,065
Payments for Business Acquisitions(5,306)(53,592)(11,795)(144,028)
Cash from Investing Activities(100,554)(124,151)(59,793)(189,263)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt682,000175,000169,000240,000
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(667,375)(123,000)(169,000)(44,625)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt14,62552,0000195,375
Issuance of Common Shares289375366
Repurchases of Common Shares(43,064)(27,844)(31,154)(79,080)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(43,064)(27,555)(30,779)(78,714)
Other Financing Activities(6,621)(1,794)(4,460)(10,070)
Cash from Financing Activities(35,060)22,651(35,239)106,591
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash15,26119,69437,49825,327

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$939M
P/E19.02x
P/S0.71x
EV/EBITDA6.74x
Return on Equity19.2%
Return on Invested Capital9.9%
Current Ratio2.61x
Free Cash Flow Margin4.7%

Margins

Gross margin
31.3%
Operating margin
8.1%
Net margin
3.9%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q2 2026 $368M +9.6% 8.7% $32M
Q1 2026 $352M +8.5% 7.7% $27M
Q4 2025 $341M +7.5% 8.7% $30M
Q3 2025 $330M +9.1% 7.7% $25M
Q2 2025 $336M 8.0% $27M
Q1 2025 $324M 8.0% $26M
Q4 2024 $318M 6.5% $21M
Q3 2024 $302M 7.2% $22M

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