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Accel Entertainment vs Lucky Strike Entertainment: ACEL and LUCK compared
Accel Entertainment is the larger company: $364M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $303M for Lucky Strike Entertainment (Q1 FY27). Accel Entertainment is growing faster (+10% against +4% a year earlier). Lucky Strike Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.3% against 7.9%.
Where the money goes: ACEL and LUCK
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) · Q3 2026
Accel Entertainment, Q3 2026: revenue $364M (+10% year over year), operating margin 7.9%, net earnings $20.6M, operating cash flow $79.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) · Q1 FY27
Lucky Strike Entertainment, Q1 FY27: revenue $303M (+4% year over year), operating margin 9.3%, net loss $25.7M, operating cash flow $17.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Accel Entertainment (ACEL) | Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $364M | $303M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +4% |
| Operating margin | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| Net earnings | $20.6M | −$25.7M |
| Net margin | 5.7% | -8.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $79.4M | $17.1M |
| Free cash flow | $62.0M | — |
| Market value | $1.1B | — |
| P/E | 18.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $15.71 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Accel Entertainment
- Net gaming: $343M (94%)
- ATM fees and other: $14.2M (4%)
- Amusement: $5.0M (1%)
Lucky Strike Entertainment
- Bowling: $122M (40%)
- Food & beverage: $98.5M (33%)
- Amusement & other: $82.1M (27%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Accel Entertainment or Lucky Strike Entertainment?
Accel Entertainment is the larger company: $364M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $303M for Lucky Strike Entertainment (Q1 FY27).
Is Accel Entertainment or Lucky Strike Entertainment growing faster?
Accel Entertainment is growing faster (+10% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Accel Entertainment or Lucky Strike Entertainment?
Lucky Strike Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.3% against 7.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.