Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $10.88, -1.63% vs the prior close of $11.06.
- Volume 493.22K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ACEL dips 1.6% to $10.88, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $10.88, -1.63% vs the prior close of $11.06. Day range $10.87–$11.23, opened at $11.10.
ACEL daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ACEL dips 1.6% to $10.88, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $10.88, -1.63% vs the prior close of $11.06. Day range $10.87–$11.23, opened at $11.10.
- Volume was 493.22K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 334.83K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($11.51) and -7.2% vs its 200-day average ($11.73).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — ACEL dips 0.6% to $11.06
- Closed at $11.06, -0.63% vs the prior close of $11.13. Day range $10.99–$11.43, opened at $11.30.
- Volume was 546.20K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 333.92K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($11.54) and -5.7% vs its 200-day average ($11.73).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ACEL dips 1.5% to $11.13
- Closed at $11.13, -1.50% vs the prior close of $11.30. Day range $11.02–$11.30, opened at $11.24.
- Volume was 349.60K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 332.57K.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($11.56) and -5.2% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 20.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ACEL rises 1.2% to $11.30
- Closed at $11.30, +1.16% vs the prior close of $11.17. Day range $11.13–$11.34, opened at $11.23.
- Volume was 341.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 332.45K.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($11.58) and -3.7% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ACEL rises 1.5% to $11.17
- Closed at $11.17, +1.55% vs the prior close of $11.00. Day range $10.94–$11.18, opened at $10.98.
- Volume was 315.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 331.22K.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($11.60) and -4.8% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 20.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ACEL dips 0.9% to $11.00
- Closed at $11.00, -0.90% vs the prior close of $11.10. Day range $10.95–$11.15, opened at $11.15.
- Volume was 252.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 330.21K.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($11.62) and -6.3% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 21.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ACEL rises 1.5% to $11.10
- Closed at $11.10, +1.46% vs the prior close of $10.94. Day range $10.90–$11.13, opened at $10.93.
- Volume was 380.80K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 327.84K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($11.63) and -5.5% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 20.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ACEL ends flat (+0.0%) to $10.94
- Closed at $10.94, +0.00% vs the prior close of $10.94. Day range $10.77–$10.94, opened at $10.86.
- Volume was 398.30K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 323.46K.
- Price is -6.2% vs its 50-day average ($11.66) and -6.8% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 21.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ACEL rises 0.6% to $10.94, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $10.94, +0.55% vs the prior close of $10.88. Day range $10.87–$11.10, opened at $10.88.
- Volume was 330.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 320.28K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($11.69) and -6.8% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 21.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — ACEL rises 0.4% to $10.88
- Closed at $10.88, +0.37% vs the prior close of $10.84. Day range $10.81–$11.10, opened at $10.87.
- Volume was 517.40K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 314.32K.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($11.72) and -7.4% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ACEL rises 2.4% to $10.84
- Closed at $10.84, +2.36% vs the prior close of $10.59. Day range $10.62–$10.88, opened at $10.70.
- Volume was 422.90K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 311.25K.
- Price is -7.7% vs its 50-day average ($11.74) and -7.7% vs its 200-day average ($11.74).
- 52-week range $9.55–$14.00; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 22.6% below the 52-week high.
ACEL latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ACEL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 6, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kozlik Christen converted options/RSUs into 1,875 shares on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 19,896
- Kozlik Christen sold 550 shares at $11.55 (≈$6.35K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 19,346
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Rubenstein Andrew H. gifted 230 shares on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 4,053,325
- Rubenstein Andrew H. gifted 1,000 shares on Sep 17, 2026; now holds 4,052,325
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Harmer Derek sold 13,162 shares at $11.60 (≈$152.68K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Harmer Derek sold 13,162 shares at $11.60 (≈$152.68K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Harmer Derek sold 13,162 shares at $11.60 (≈$152.68K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Harmer Derek sold 13,162 shares at $11.60 (≈$152.68K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Harmer Derek sold 26,324 shares at $11.63 (≈$306.15K) on Sep 11, 2026
- Harmer Derek sold 26,324 shares at $11.63 (≈$306.15K) on Sep 11, 2026
- …plus 2 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $12.49M (prior year $7.32M) (+70.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.15 (prior year $0.08) (+87.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Things to know before you trade ACEL
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Mar 3, 2026, Nov 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.02% (largest 2.4%).
- Liquidity: about 401.22K shares (≈$4.37M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $10.88 vs a range of $9.55–$14.00 (30% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Christen Kozlik sold 550 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 11, 2026; 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Aug 4, 2026.
- Share count: 81.19M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -3.7% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Amusement & Recreation Services.
ACEL market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11.10 | 11.23 | 10.87 | 10.88 | 493.22K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11.30 | 11.43 | 10.99 | 11.06 | 546.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11.24 | 11.30 | 11.02 | 11.13 | 349.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11.23 | 11.34 | 11.13 | 11.30 | 341.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 10.98 | 11.18 | 10.94 | 11.17 | 315.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11.15 | 11.15 | 10.95 | 11.00 | 252.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 10.93 | 11.13 | 10.90 | 11.10 | 380.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 10.86 | 10.94 | 10.77 | 10.94 | 398.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 10.88 | 11.10 | 10.87 | 10.94 | 330.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 10.87 | 11.10 | 10.81 | 10.88 | 517.40K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 10.70 | 10.88 | 10.62 | 10.84 | 422.90K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 10.71 | 10.77 | 10.59 | 10.59 | 600.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 10.86 | 10.93 | 10.61 | 10.66 | 495.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 11.02 | 11.14 | 10.85 | 10.88 | 416.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 11.08 | 11.15 | 10.95 | 11.01 | 449.10K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 11.01 | 11.10 | 10.89 | 11.07 | 270.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 11.00 | 11.11 | 10.74 | 11.04 | 405.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 11.16 | 11.16 | 11.06 | 11.08 | 375.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 11.37 | 11.47 | 11.17 | 11.19 | 317.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 11.36 | 11.36 | 11.09 | 11.10 | 345.30K |
About Accel Entertainment
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Amusement & Recreation Services”. Its business address is in BURR RIDGE, IL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1698991.
ACEL board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Kondra | Director | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Karl Mr. Peterson | Director | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Kathleen Philips | Director | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dee M Robinson | Director | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Kenneth Rotman | Director | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Andrew H. Rubenstein | Chairman | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Gordon Rubenstein | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| David W. Ruttenberg | Director | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Bruce D Wardinski | Director | May 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Stan Guidroz | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Derek Harmer | Chief Compliance Officer | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Christen Kozlik | Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Scott D Levin | Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Mark T. Phelan | President and CEO | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Brett Andrew Summerer | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 14, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Christen Kozlik | Sale | 550 | $11.55 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Christen Kozlik | Sale | 550 | $11.55 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Christen Kozlik | Sale | 550 | $11.55 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Christen Kozlik | Sale | 550 | $11.55 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 13,162 | $11.60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 13,162 | $11.60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 13,162 | $11.60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 13,162 | $11.60 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 26,324 | $11.63 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 26,324 | $11.63 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 26,324 | $11.63 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Derek Harmer | Sale | 26,324 | $11.63 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Andrew H. Rubenstein | Sale | 15,000 | $12.64 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Andrew H. Rubenstein | Sale | 15,000 | $12.64 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Andrew H. Rubenstein | Sale | 15,000 | $12.64 |
ACEL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $51.47M | 0.60 | $150.88M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $35.25M | 0.41 | $121.19M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $45.60M | 0.53 | $132.53M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $74.10M | 0.81 | $108.00M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $31.56M | 0.33 | $110.75M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.10B, total liabilities $809.05M, cash $255.45M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ACEL earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.16 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.47 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.07 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.93 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.39 |
| May 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $10.75 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.71 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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