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Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc (PLAY)
NASDAQ:PLAY
PLAY Stock Chart & Stats
$18.77
-$0.59(-2.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.77
-$0.59(-2.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.04 - $35.53
Previous CloseN/A
Volume612.44K
Average Volume (3M)904.63K
Market Cap
$650.95M
Enterprise Value$2.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Mar 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.22
Shares Outstanding34,680,264
10 Day Avg. Volume880,275
30 Day Avg. Volume904,628
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 Cap3.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$23.50Price Target Upside25.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Food And Beverage Execution And PricingAnalyst cites improved food-and-beverage execution and disciplined pricing on value menu items as drivers that can boost comparable-store sales while protecting gross profit.
Operational Efficiency And Prototype RolloutAnalyst highlights a digital ticket-management rollout and a lower-cost prototype remodel program as measures that reduce labor friction and improve unit-level economics.
Promotions And Guest Dwell TimeAnalyst notes the expanded Half Price Games promotion increases customer dwell time and creates more opportunities for food and beverage purchases, supporting revenue growth without heavy food discounts.
Bears Say
Comparable-store Sales Weakness And Credibility RiskMultiple consecutive quarters of negative comparable-store sales undermine management credibility and increase the need for clear, consistent execution to restore investor confidence.
Durability Of Traffic ImprovementObserved traffic gains may reflect transient factors like weather rather than a durable recovery, creating uncertainty about sustained visitation and sales momentum.
Profitability Pressure And Below-expectation ResultsRevenue and EBITDA results that are below expectations, combined with pressure on unit-level margins, indicate ongoing profitability headwinds that could limit valuation upside.
Dave & Busters Entertainment News
PLAY FAQ
What was Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc lowest stock price was $13.04 and its highest was $35.53 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s market cap is $650.95M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 31, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc released its earnings results on Dec 09, 2025. The company reported -$1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$1.047 by -$0.173.
Is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc pay dividends?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.16 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc dividends here
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s EPS estimate?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc has 34,680,264 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc reported an EPS of -$1.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$1.047. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.022%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PLAY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Dave & Busters Entertainment Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$23.50 (25.20% Upside)
$23.50 (25.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PLAY Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 422.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $14.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-30.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed picture. While there are positive developments such as sequential improvement in same-store sales, successful new menu launch, and strong free cash flow generation, significant challenges remain, including a decline in comparable store sales and a net loss for the quarter. The sentiment is balanced between optimism for future growth and concerns over current financial losses.View all PLAY earnings summariesPLAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$23.50
▲(25.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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