ACEL Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-1.85%
Last Quarter
$0.26
Past Year
$0.51
Growth Past 5yrs
N/A
Next Quarter
$0.17
Estimate Next Year
- $2.17
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$16.00
34.57% Upside
Mean Price Target
$14.57
22.55% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$13.00
9.34% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 19, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ACEL Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ACEL (NYSE: ACEL) reported an actual EPS of $0.2631 for the quarter ending on May 05, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.16, resulting in a 64.44% surprise. In the prior quarter (Mar 03, 2026), ACEL recorded an actual EPS of $0.19 with a -4.04% surprise. See ACEL's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ACEL has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 05, 2026 showing a 64.44% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Mar 03, 2026 recorded a -4.04% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2026 | 0.2631 | 0.16 | +64.44% |
| Mar 03, 2026 | 0.19 | 0.198 | -4.04% |
| Nov 04, 2025 | 0.2799 | 0.2 | +39.95% |
| Aug 05, 2025 | 0.25 | 0.22 | +13.64% |
| May 05, 2025 | 0.24 | 0.18 | +33.33% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.19 | 0.2 | -5.00% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACEL stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ACEL stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 7 analysts have given their ratings
to ACEL out of which
5 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$14.57 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 22.55% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ACEL highest price target?
Analysts suggest ACEL's stock price would rise to a high of $16.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ACEL over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ACEL stock price could move to $13.00.
What is the average target price for ACEL?
ACEL stock has an average analyst estimate of $14.57.
At its current price, how far is ACEL from its average target price?
ACEL shares are currently trading 22.55% above this price target.
What were ACEL’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.26 versus consensus estimates of $0.16, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.24.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ACEL's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.17 and - $2.17 for the whole year.
What has ACEL's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -1.85% EPS growth for ACEL in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.