Recent Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Accel Entertainment (ACEL)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Accel Entertainment (NYSE: ACEL):

• 8/22/2026 – Accel Entertainment was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 8/21/2026 – Accel Entertainment is now covered by Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/21/2026 – Accel Entertainment is now covered by Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/19/2026 – Accel Entertainment was given a new $14.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation.
• 8/18/2026 – Accel Entertainment was upgraded by Truist Financial Corporation to “hold”.
• 8/5/2026 – Accel Entertainment was given a new $15.00 price target by National Bank Financial.
• 8/5/2026 – Accel Entertainment had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 8/5/2026 – Accel Entertainment had its price target raised by Citizens Jmp from $14.00 to $15.00. They now have a “market outperform” rating on the stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Derek Harmer sold 20,000 shares of Accel Entertainment stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.00, for a total transaction of $260,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 187,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,441,751. This trade represents a 9.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Mark T. Phelan sold 25,000 shares of Accel Entertainment stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.00, for a total transaction of $325,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 241,464 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,139,032. This trade represents a 9.38% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 14.47% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Accel Entertainment, Inc is a Chicago-based gaming and entertainment company specializing in the provision of regulated electronic gaming terminals and related management services to licensed establishments across the United States. The company’s core offerings include video gaming terminals (VGTs), digital payment solutions, player loyalty programs and compliance support, all designed to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency for bars, restaurants, truck stops and convenience stores.

Founded in 2005, Accel Entertainment has built a network that spans multiple states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Iowa.