NYSE$ACEL

Accel Entertainment Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Accel Entertainment reported increased revenue and net income in Q1 2024, driven by growth in video gaming terminals (VGTs) and strategic acquisitions.

Accel Entertainment reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with revenue increasing to $442.1 million and net income rising to $17.4 million. The company's performance was driven by growth in its VGT operations and strategic acquisitions, demonstrating its ability to expand its market presence and enhance profitability.

  • Revenue increased to $442.1 million, up 13.9% year-over-year.
  • Net income increased to $17.4 million, compared to $14.9 million in the prior year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.8% year-over-year to $65.4 million.
  • The company continues to execute on its growth strategy through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$302M

Previous: $293M+2.9%
EPS

$0.09

Previous: $0.24-62.5%
Total Locations

4.3K

Previous: 2.8K+54.2%
Total Gaming Terminals

26.0K

Previous: 13.9K+87.3%
Montana Hold-per-day

$594.00

No prior period
Nevada Hold-per-day

$847.00

No prior period
Nebraska Hold-per-day

$233.00

No prior period
Georgia Hold-per-day

$91.00

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$20.6M

Previous: -$21.5M+3.8%
Free Cash Flow

-$13.2M

Previous: -$12.3M-7.7%
Net Income

$7.42M

Previous: $9.18M-19.2%
Operating Income

$25.6M

Previous: $27.7M-7.6%
Gross Profit

-$1.16M

Previous: -$1.41M+17.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$254M

Previous: $229M+11.1%
Total Assets

$919M

Previous: $870M+5.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$2.35M

Previous: $1.69M+39.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Accel Entertainment · Revenue · Quarterly

$302M

Q1 2024+2.9%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 13 of 15 quarters(87%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Accel Entertainment anticipates continued growth and strong financial performance for the remainder of 2024, driven by ongoing expansion in existing markets, strategic acquisitions, and operational efficiencies.

Tailwinds

  • Continued growth in existing markets driven by increased VGT penetration and player engagement.
  • Strategic acquisitions expected to contribute to revenue and earnings growth.
  • Focus on operational efficiencies to improve profitability.
  • Strong cash flow generation to support investments in growth initiatives.
  • Favorable industry trends and regulatory environment.

Headwinds

  • Potential economic downturn impacting consumer spending and gaming activity.
  • Increased competition in the distributed gaming market.
  • Regulatory changes that could negatively impact operations.
  • Integration risks associated with acquisitions.
  • Fluctuations in VGT performance due to seasonality and other factors.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

-4.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.1%

Avg return

30 days after

53%

18 / 34 earnings

Positive

+29.1%

Q2 2020

Best reaction

-19.7%

Q2 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.1%-4.8%-1.2%
Q4 2025+19.2%+3.7%-0.3%
Q3 2025-0.7%-1.5%+1.6%
Q1 2025+4.6%+6.0%+3.4%
Q4 2024-8.0%-10.9%-14.9%
Q3 2024-3.7%-3.8%+0.8%
Q2 2024+11.3%-0.7%+6.8%
Q1 2024-13.8%-13.3%-11.7%
Q4 2023+7.9%+7.7%+12.3%
Q3 2023+5.3%+3.5%-3.8%
Q2 2023+8.1%+2.8%+6.8%
Q1 2023+7.3%+3.1%+10.3%
Q4 2022+2.7%+2.8%-2.1%
Q3 2022-11.8%-11.5%-14.6%
Q2 2022-19.7%-11.8%-23.6%
Q1 2022-9.9%-16.1%-10.6%
Q4 2021+4.1%-1.9%-9.0%
Q3 2021+0.2%+2.2%+0.2%
Q2 2021+4.6%+3.0%+4.7%
Q1 2021+8.2%+10.7%+4.3%
Q4 2020-2.7%-10.2%-5.9%
Q3 2019+0.8%+7.9%+4.5%
Q3 2020+0.8%+7.9%+4.5%
Q2 2020+29.1%+27.5%+61.1%
Q1 2019-13.3%-7.9%+13.6%
Q1 2020-13.3%-7.9%+13.6%
Q4 2017-11.3%-35.6%-3.1%
Q2 2019-11.3%-35.6%-3.1%
Q4 2019-11.3%-35.6%-3.1%
Q4 2018-11.3%-35.6%-3.1%
Q3 2018+0.2%+0.3%+0.0%
Q2 2018+0.3%+0.0%-1.0%
Q1 2018-0.1%+0.4%+0.3%
Q3 2017+0.0%+0.2%+0.4%
Q2 2017
Q1 2017

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