NYSE$ACEL
Accel Entertainment Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Accel Entertainment reported mixed Q4 2020 results, with revenue declining but EPS exceeding expectations.
Accel Entertainment's Q4 2020 revenue decreased compared to the previous year, but the company achieved a higher EPS than anticipated. The company focused on cost management and operational efficiencies during the quarter.
- Revenue decreased by 13.8% to $64.2 million compared to Q4 2019.
- Net income increased to $4.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1.1% to $20.9 million.
- The company ended the year with $138.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Accel Entertainment · Revenue · Quarterly
$74.4M
Forward guidance
Accel Entertainment provided guidance for 2021, anticipating continued recovery and growth in the video gaming market. The company expects to benefit from increased consumer spending and the expansion of its footprint.
Tailwinds
- Expected continued recovery in the video gaming market.
- Anticipated benefits from increased consumer spending.
- Planned expansion of the company's footprint.
- Focus on operational efficiencies to drive profitability.
- Strong cash position to support growth initiatives.
Headwinds
- Uncertainty regarding the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Potential for increased competition in the video gaming market.
- Risk of regulatory changes affecting the industry.
- Possible delays in the deployment of new gaming terminals.
- Challenges in managing costs in a dynamic economic environment.
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 Q4 2020
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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