Accel Entertainment, Inc. Class A (ACEL)

In the past six months, Accel Entertainment has experienced several notable stock events. The company closed a $900 million senior secured credit facility on September 10, 2025. On August 12, 2025, Accel Entertainment reported its Q2 CY2025 results, surpassing estimates, but the market reaction was negative. In April 2025, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing opened. Between October 24, 2024, and October 23, 2025, the company's share price experienced a decline of 5.48%.

Demand for Accel Entertainment's products and services exhibits seasonality. Revenue per machine per day is typically lower during the summer months and higher in colder weather, particularly between February and April. Holidays, vacation seasons, and major sporting events can also cause fluctuations in the company's results.

Accel Entertainment, Inc. is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States, providing gaming terminals, redemption devices, and amusement devices to authorized non-casino locations. The company also operates stand-alone ATMs and is in the Consumer Goods sector, specifically in the Gaming Activities industry.

Accel Entertainment operates across ten states in the United States, supporting over 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in more than 4,300 third-party establishments, in addition to 20 self-owned gaming locations. Illinois is a key market, where it operates in approximately 32% of all licensed establishments and partners with over 2,700 locations.

Accel Entertainment's brand reputation is tied to its ability to manage growth and maintain service quality, emphasizing customer service with a 24/7 call center and local technicians. The management team is noted for its industry experience and customer service. The company's success relies on offering innovative products and services. There have been no specific public events in the past year that have significantly impacted Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s brand reputation.

Accel Entertainment, Inc. has a diverse ownership structure, with institutional investors holding a significant portion of the company’s shares, estimated to be between 50.87% and 88%. Public and other retail investors account for approximately 10% of the ownership, while insiders and management hold around 39.83% of the shares. Major institutional shareholders include Darlington Partners Capital Management, Lp, Greenvale Capital LLP, BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Hill Path Capital LP, VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Geode Capital Management, Llc, State Street Corp, and American Century Companies Inc. Clairvest Group Inc. is a significant shareholder, owning 20.05% of the company's shares, and Andrew H. Rubenstein holds 9.77%.