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Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY)
NASDAQ:PLAY
PLAY Stock Chart & Stats
$14.12
-$0.59(-2.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.12
-$0.59(-2.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.04 - $40.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume612.44K
Average Volume (3M)1.43M
Market Cap
$489.49M
Enterprise Value$4.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.5
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Dec 09, 2025EPS Estimate
-1.04Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 09, 2020Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding34,666,565
10 Day Avg. Volume1,177,026
30 Day Avg. Volume1,430,143
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.36
Price to Book (P/B)7.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio-4.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap9.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$25.67Price Target Upside81.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth StrategyManagement updated guidance with plans for 11 new store openings and targets 6-7% long-term annual store growth.
New InitiativesThe introduction of initiatives like the Eat & Play Combo and Summer Pass program is likely to benefit sales trends.
Sales RecoverySales recovery is expected to be driven by remodeled stores, value offerings, games innovation, marketing enhancements, and menu upgrades.
Bears Say
Margin PressureAdjusted EBITDA margins were lower than expected, impacted by unfavorable labor and operational expenses.
Profitability DeclineProfitability deteriorated sharply with AEBITDA falling 14% and margin contracting significantly.
Sales WeaknessDave & Buster’s Q2 2025 results fell below consensus, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of negative same store sales.
Dave & Busters Entertainment News
PLAY FAQ
What was Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dave & Busters Entertainment lowest stock price was $13.04 and its highest was $40.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap is $489.49M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 09, 2025 which is in 15 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment released its earnings results on Sep 15, 2025. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.91 by -$0.59.
Is Dave & Busters Entertainment overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Dave & Busters Entertainment pay dividends?
Dave & Busters Entertainment pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.16 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Dave & Busters Entertainment dividends here
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s EPS estimate?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s EPS estimate is -1.04.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment has 34,666,565 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dave & Busters Entertainment reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.91. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -16.742%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dave & Busters Entertainment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PLAY
Dave & Busters Entertainment Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$25.67 (81.80% Upside)
$25.67 (81.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 422.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-58.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Dave & Busters Entertainment
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's name. As of January 30, 2022, it owned and operated 144 stores located in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and one Canadian Province. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.
PLAY Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with strong cash flow and new store development being major positives. However, the decrease in comparable store sales and significant operational challenges weighed down the sentiment. Strategic plans are in place to address these issues moving forward.View all PLAY earnings summariesPLAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$25.67
▲(81.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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