Accel Entertainment reports Q3 2026 revenue up about 10% and beats earnings estimates

Accel Entertainment posted Q3 2026 revenue of $363.6 million, a 10.3% year‑on‑year increase, and GAAP earnings of $0.25 per share, beating consensus estimates by 39.4%. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $57.48 million, and operating margin held at 7.9%. The company highlighted the start of its Chicago rollout and continued development of the Fairmount project as future growth drivers.

The company said the Chicago rollout and Fairmount development are key catalysts for long‑term shareholder value. Analysts note that revenue growth is expected to slow to about 4.7% over the next 12 months, indicating a potential deceleration in demand.

  • 1Q3 2026 revenue was $363.6 million, up 10.3% year‑on‑year.
  • 2GAAP earnings per share were $0.25, 39.4% above consensus estimates.
  • 3Adjusted EBITDA was $57.48 million, beating estimates by 3.8%.
  • 4Operating margin was 7.9%, unchanged from the same quarter last year.
  • 5Free cash flow margin improved to 21.8% from 10.4% a year earlier.
  • 6The company announced the receipt of its first Chicago licenses and continued Fairmount development as growth opportunities.

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