ACEL
ACEL
Accel Entertainment, Inc.Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $329.69M ▼ | $77.91M ▼ | $13.36M ▲ | 4.05% ▲ | $0.16 ▲ | $45.45M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $335.91M ▲ | $78.39M ▲ | $7.32M ▼ | 2.18% ▼ | $0.09 ▼ | $40.54M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $323.91M ▲ | $74.41M ▼ | $14.64M ▲ | 4.52% ▲ | $0.17 ▲ | $46.88M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $317.51M ▲ | $75.85M ▲ | $8.36M ▲ | 2.63% ▲ | $0.1 ▲ | $41.24M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $302.23M | $68.58M | $4.89M | 1.62% | $0.06 | $32.94M |
What's going well?
Net income and earnings per share saw big gains, showing the company can boost profits even with flat sales. Costs are well-managed and there are no major one-time charges.
What's concerning?
Revenue is shrinking and gross profit is down, which could be a warning sign if the trend continues. Profit growth came from lower 'other' expenses, not from stronger sales or margins.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $292.18M ▲ | $1.09B ▲ | $814.12M ▲ | $267.12M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $264.63M ▼ | $1.06B ▲ | $791.52M ▲ | $260.54M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $271.94M ▼ | $1.05B ▼ | $783.94M ▼ | $259.07M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $281.31M ▲ | $1.05B ▲ | $789.09M ▲ | $255.03M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $265.08M | $950.21M | $743.49M | $206.72M |
What's financially strong about this company?
ACEL has a healthy cash cushion, low short-term debt, and a current ratio of 2.6x, meaning it can easily pay its bills. Shareholder equity is growing, and the company is buying back shares, showing confidence in its future.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Debt is over twice the size of equity, and a third of assets are intangible, which could be written down if acquisitions disappoint. Payables and accrued expenses are rising, which could hint at tighter cash management if the trend continues.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $13.3M ▲ | $55.24M ▲ | $-20.73M ▲ | $-8.9M ▼ | $25.61M ▲ | $34.22M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $7.26M ▼ | $19.8M ▼ | $-33.78M ▼ | $6.66M ▲ | $-7.31M ▲ | $-6.24M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $14.61M ▲ | $44.75M ▲ | $-26.19M ▲ | $-27.93M ▼ | $-9.37M ▼ | $18M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $8.36M ▲ | $13.53M ▼ | $-33.93M ▼ | $36.62M ▲ | $16.22M ▲ | $2.08M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $4.89M | $50.05M | $-20.9M | $-18.99M | $10.16M | $33.11M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
ACEL generated $55 million in operating cash flow and $34 million in free cash flow, a huge improvement over last quarter. The company is self-funding, buying back shares, and has nearly $300 million in cash—more than enough for its needs.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Working capital helped cash flow this quarter by delaying payments to suppliers—a benefit that may not last. Cash flow has also been volatile, and inventory is starting to build up.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amusement | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ |
ATM Fees And Other Revenue | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Manufacturing | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Video Gaming | $300.00M ▲ | $300.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GEORGIA | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Illinois | $230.00M ▲ | $230.00M ▲ | $250.00M ▲ | $240.00M ▼ |
LOUISIANA | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
MONTANA | $40.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▲ |
NEBRASKA | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
NEVADA | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ |
Other States | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Q3 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Accel combines strong historical revenue growth with a clear cash‑generative business model and a robust liquidity position. It is a leading operator in a specialized segment of the gaming market with substantial scale, established regulatory expertise, and long‑standing partnerships across thousands of locations. The company has successfully moved from losses to sustained profitability, grown its asset base and equity, and built additional advantages through acquisitions, proprietary content, and integrated technology and service offerings.
The most notable risks are margin compression, rising operating costs, and growing leverage. Net income and earnings per share have declined for two consecutive years despite higher revenue, highlighting cost pressures and the potential limits of pricing power. The balance sheet carries increasing debt and a large proportion of goodwill and intangibles, exposing the company to refinancing, interest‑rate, and impairment risks if acquisitions underdeliver. On top of this, Accel operates in a heavily regulated, consumer‑sensitive industry, where regulatory changes or economic slowdowns could hurt volumes and profitability.
The overall picture is of a company that has executed well on growth and consolidation in a niche, regulated market and now faces the more complex task of optimizing profitability and capital structure at a larger scale. If Accel can stabilize or improve margins, successfully integrate its acquisitions, and keep leverage in check while continuing to innovate in content and digital capabilities, it appears positioned to sustain its role as a key distributed gaming operator. However, future performance remains sensitive to regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and management’s ability to balance growth ambitions with cost control and financial discipline.
About Accel Entertainment, Inc.
https://www.accelentertainment.comAccel Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a distributed gaming operator in the United States.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $329.69M ▼ | $77.91M ▼ | $13.36M ▲ | 4.05% ▲ | $0.16 ▲ | $45.45M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $335.91M ▲ | $78.39M ▲ | $7.32M ▼ | 2.18% ▼ | $0.09 ▼ | $40.54M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $323.91M ▲ | $74.41M ▼ | $14.64M ▲ | 4.52% ▲ | $0.17 ▲ | $46.88M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $317.51M ▲ | $75.85M ▲ | $8.36M ▲ | 2.63% ▲ | $0.1 ▲ | $41.24M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $302.23M | $68.58M | $4.89M | 1.62% | $0.06 | $32.94M |
What's going well?
Net income and earnings per share saw big gains, showing the company can boost profits even with flat sales. Costs are well-managed and there are no major one-time charges.
What's concerning?
Revenue is shrinking and gross profit is down, which could be a warning sign if the trend continues. Profit growth came from lower 'other' expenses, not from stronger sales or margins.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $292.18M ▲ | $1.09B ▲ | $814.12M ▲ | $267.12M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $264.63M ▼ | $1.06B ▲ | $791.52M ▲ | $260.54M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $271.94M ▼ | $1.05B ▼ | $783.94M ▼ | $259.07M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $281.31M ▲ | $1.05B ▲ | $789.09M ▲ | $255.03M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $265.08M | $950.21M | $743.49M | $206.72M |
What's financially strong about this company?
ACEL has a healthy cash cushion, low short-term debt, and a current ratio of 2.6x, meaning it can easily pay its bills. Shareholder equity is growing, and the company is buying back shares, showing confidence in its future.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Debt is over twice the size of equity, and a third of assets are intangible, which could be written down if acquisitions disappoint. Payables and accrued expenses are rising, which could hint at tighter cash management if the trend continues.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $13.3M ▲ | $55.24M ▲ | $-20.73M ▲ | $-8.9M ▼ | $25.61M ▲ | $34.22M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $7.26M ▼ | $19.8M ▼ | $-33.78M ▼ | $6.66M ▲ | $-7.31M ▲ | $-6.24M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $14.61M ▲ | $44.75M ▲ | $-26.19M ▲ | $-27.93M ▼ | $-9.37M ▼ | $18M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $8.36M ▲ | $13.53M ▼ | $-33.93M ▼ | $36.62M ▲ | $16.22M ▲ | $2.08M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $4.89M | $50.05M | $-20.9M | $-18.99M | $10.16M | $33.11M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
ACEL generated $55 million in operating cash flow and $34 million in free cash flow, a huge improvement over last quarter. The company is self-funding, buying back shares, and has nearly $300 million in cash—more than enough for its needs.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Working capital helped cash flow this quarter by delaying payments to suppliers—a benefit that may not last. Cash flow has also been volatile, and inventory is starting to build up.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amusement | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ |
ATM Fees And Other Revenue | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Manufacturing | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Video Gaming | $300.00M ▲ | $300.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GEORGIA | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Illinois | $230.00M ▲ | $230.00M ▲ | $250.00M ▲ | $240.00M ▼ |
LOUISIANA | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
MONTANA | $40.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▲ |
NEBRASKA | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
NEVADA | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ |
Other States | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Q3 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Accel Entertainment, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Accel combines strong historical revenue growth with a clear cash‑generative business model and a robust liquidity position. It is a leading operator in a specialized segment of the gaming market with substantial scale, established regulatory expertise, and long‑standing partnerships across thousands of locations. The company has successfully moved from losses to sustained profitability, grown its asset base and equity, and built additional advantages through acquisitions, proprietary content, and integrated technology and service offerings.
The most notable risks are margin compression, rising operating costs, and growing leverage. Net income and earnings per share have declined for two consecutive years despite higher revenue, highlighting cost pressures and the potential limits of pricing power. The balance sheet carries increasing debt and a large proportion of goodwill and intangibles, exposing the company to refinancing, interest‑rate, and impairment risks if acquisitions underdeliver. On top of this, Accel operates in a heavily regulated, consumer‑sensitive industry, where regulatory changes or economic slowdowns could hurt volumes and profitability.
The overall picture is of a company that has executed well on growth and consolidation in a niche, regulated market and now faces the more complex task of optimizing profitability and capital structure at a larger scale. If Accel can stabilize or improve margins, successfully integrate its acquisitions, and keep leverage in check while continuing to innovate in content and digital capabilities, it appears positioned to sustain its role as a key distributed gaming operator. However, future performance remains sensitive to regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and management’s ability to balance growth ambitions with cost control and financial discipline.

CEO
Andrew Harry Rubenstein
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