Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Accel Entertainment (ACEL)

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

• 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.
• 6/26/2026 – Accel Entertainment was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.

Insider Activity at Accel Entertainment

In other news, insider Derek Harmer sold 20,000 shares of Accel Entertainment stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the insider directly owned 187,827 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,441,751. The trade was a 9.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Mark T. Phelan sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.00, for a total value of $325,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 241,464 shares in the company, valued at $3,139,032. The trade was a 9.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 14.47% of the stock is 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.