Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 04:23 PM
Accel Entertainment Q1 Revenue $352M, Adjusted EBITDA $54M
AI Summary
Accel Entertainment reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue of $352 million, a 9% increase year-over-year, and its highest ever Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $54 million, also up 9%. Net income remained flat at $15 million, though it would have been higher excluding a timing shift in Fairmount Park purse expense. The company repurchased 1.1 million shares for $12 million and launched table games at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in April 2026, while also pursuing expansion opportunities in Chicago and developing markets.
Key Highlights
- Revenue increased 9% to $352 million compared to Q1 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $54 million compared to Q1 2025.
- Net income was $15 million, flat compared to Q1 2025.
- Repurchased 1.1 million shares for $12 million in Q1 2026.
- Ended Q1 2026 with 4,540 locations, an increase of 3% YoY.
- Ended Q1 2026 with 28,353 gaming terminals, an increase of 4% YoY.
- Illinois revenue, excluding Fairmount Park, increased 6% year-over-year.
- Nebraska revenue increased 57.4% to $11.38 million.