Citizens analyst Jordan Bender initiated coverage of Accel Entertainment with a market outperform rating, the report said. Bender set a $13 price target, implying nearly 24% upside from current levels, and cited the company’s balance sheet and potential growth opportunities.
The rating and price target give investors an analyst view of Accel’s valuation and growth prospects.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Accel Entertainment said its subsidiary Toucan Gaming acquired the assets of Rice Palace Inc. and South Louisiana Gaming Inc., which own and operate the Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino in Crowley, Louisiana. The deal adds 50 video gaming devices; Accel and Toucan plan to raise the site’s capacity to 60, while financial terms were not disclosed.
Analysts discussed the proposed Fertitta Entertainment acquisition of Caesars, announced on Thursday, and its potential effects on casino operators. J.P. Morgan’s Daniel Politzer raised questions about financing, possible divestitures and shareholder approval, while CBRE’s John DeCree said the sector could see further leveraged and management buyouts.
Analysts issued views on Genius Sports, Churchill Downs, Accel Entertainment and Sportradar in notes dated 3, 4 and 9 March. Truist lowered its Genius Sports price target to $13 from $15 while retaining a Buy rating; other notes discussed company performance, potential developments and forecasts.
Accel Entertainment said Chicago video gaming terminals could begin operating in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, depending on how quickly the Illinois Gaming Board processes an application. The company made the comment alongside its fourth-quarter and 2025 results; the Chicago proposal is still under consideration.
Analysts discussed gaming-company prospects in notes dated 8–11 January, including the effects of Chicago’s video gaming terminal policy and a proposed Maine igaming bill. One analyst said Accel Entertainment could reach a Chicago run-rate above $100 million by the end of 2027; another said DraftKings and Caesars could have exclusive online-gaming rights in Maine if the proposal becomes law.