Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY)
NASDAQ:PLAY
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PLAY Stock Chart & Stats
$14.28
-$0.59(-2.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.28
-$0.59(-2.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.61 - $35.53
Previous CloseN/A
Volume612.44K
Average Volume (3M)1.86M
Market Cap
$404.02M
Enterprise Value$3.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Jun 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.15
Shares Outstanding34,739,407
10 Day Avg. Volume1,133,339
30 Day Avg. Volume1,859,615
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)7.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio-6.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap8.75
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.75Price Target Upside24.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital AllocationManagement's shift toward remodeling existing locations instead of prioritizing new openings targets higher returns per store and should improve overall brand performance.
Margin And Operating LeverageCost discipline and margin initiatives have created operating leverage so modest sales improvement could translate quickly into higher profitability.
Sales MomentumStronger food and beverage sales driven by a revamped menu and Eat & Play combos are boosting customer spending and supporting a recovery in same-store sales.
Bears Say
Amusement OperationsUnderperforming amusement operations remain the primary drag on customer traffic and overall sales recovery, keeping a key high-margin segment weak.
Comparable Sales ShortfallComparable store sales remain below prior levels, indicating demand has not fully recovered and potentially limiting sustained earnings improvement.
Mix And Margin PressureA larger mix of lower-margin food and beverage sales combined with insufficient comparable sales growth risks compressing profit margins despite revenue gains.
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 $9.61 and its highest was $35.53 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap is $404.02M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported -$1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.391 by -$1.541.
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 0.62.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment has 34,739,407 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dave & Busters Entertainment reported an EPS of -$1.15 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.391. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.066%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dave & Busters Entertainment?
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.75 (24.30% Upside)
$17.75 (24.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PLAY Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 671.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $33.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-36.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.51%
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
Q4 2026
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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
$17.75
▲(24.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
43.46% Insiders
10.86% Mutual Funds
0.59% Other Institutional Investors
35.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors