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Accel Entertainment (ACEL) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026 · Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 10% year over year to $364M · 6¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 7.9%
Accel Entertainment made $364M in Q3 2026 (+10% Y/Y): Net gaming $343M, ATM fees and other $14.2M, Amusement $5.0M. Operating margin 7.9%, net earnings $20.6M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $363.6M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Net gaming was the largest line at 94% of revenue. Net gaming added $34.9M year over year (up 11%), 103% of the total change. ATM fees and other declined 2%.
Operating profit was $28.8M, a 7.9% margin (up 0.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 10% reached operating profit, above the 8% margin then. Total costs grew 10% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+10%). Net earnings were $20.6M, up 54% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.2%.
Operating cash flow was $79.4M (up 44% year over year), 386% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $14.1M of depreciation and amortization and $3.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $40.9M. After purchases of property and equipment, net ($17.4M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $62.0M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 3, 2026 | $364M | +10% | 7.9% | $20.6M | $79.4M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | $368M | +10% | 8.7% | $12.5M | $20.0M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 5, 2026 | $352M | +8% | 7.7% | $14.7M | $42.7M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Mar 3, 2026 | $341M | +8% | 8.7% | $16.1M | $31.1M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2025 | $330M | +9% | 7.7% | $13.3M | $55.2M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | $336M | +9% | 8.0% | $7.3M | $19.8M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 5, 2025 | $324M | +7% | 8.0% | $14.6M | $44.8M |
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About Accel Entertainment
We are a leading distributed gaming operator in the United States (“U.S.”), as well as a developer of brick-and-mortar casinos that serve local gaming markets and horse racing venues. We are a preferred partner for local business owners in the markets we serve. We offer turnkey, full-service gaming solutions to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country as well as casinos and horse racing venues. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and expertise so our location partners can grow their businesses with an additional revenue stream.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Mar 3, 2026.
Accel Entertainment against its Services-Amusement & Recreation Services peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +10% against the peers' median +10%. Operating margin: 7.9% against the peers' median 7.9%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACEL Accel Entertainment | Q3 2026 | $364M | +10% | 7.9% |
| LYV Live Nation Entertainment | Q3 2026 | $10.1B | +19% | 8.8% |
| WMG Warner Music Group | Q3 FY26 | $1.9B | +10% | 16.4% |
| TKO TKO Group Holdings | Q3 2026 | $1.4B | +22% | 27.8% |
| FUN Six Flags Entertainment | Q3 2026 | $1.2B | -11% | -25.6% |
| BATRA Atlanta Braves Holdings | Q3 2026 | $325M | +4% | 2.7% |
| LUCK Lucky Strike Entertainment | Q1 FY27 | $303M | +4% | 9.3% |
| SPHR Sphere Entertainment | Q3 2026 | $274M | +4% | -87.7% |
| LLYVA Liberty Live Holdings | Q3 2026 | $106M | +72% | -11.0% |
Source: Accel Entertainment 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1698991 · Services-Amusement & Recreation Services
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History
Every quarter: Q3 2026 results · Q2 2026 results · Q1 2026 results · Q4 2025 results · Q3 2025 results · Q2 2025 results · Q1 2025 results
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