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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)2.01M
Market Cap
$384.07M
Enterprise Value$3.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.41
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.87
Shares Outstanding34,788,692
10 Day Avg. Volume2,722,739
30 Day Avg. Volume2,008,208
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 Cap9.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside12.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.13B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow TurnaroundA meaningful quarter-over-quarter FCF swing demonstrates that operational fixes and capital discipline can restore cash generation. Durable FCF recovery increases capacity to pay down debt, fund remodels and games, and supports liquidity even if top-line recovery is gradual.
High-ROI, Lower-cost Remodel ProgramCutting remodel costs while preserving a ~700bp sales lift materially improves capital efficiency and unit economics. Over 2–6 months, this reduces incremental CapEx needs, accelerates payback on store reinvestment, and makes growth capex more scalable and less cash intensive.
Games/content Refresh & International ExpansionRefreshing midway content addresses multi-year underinvestment and restores guest appeal, boosting repeat visitation and spend. Coupled with franchised international pipeline, this creates diversified, scalable revenue streams and a multi-year growth vector beyond US comps.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA ~40% TTM revenue contraction and swing to net losses indicate structural demand weakness or execution gaps. Sustained top-line pressure erodes operating leverage, delays margin normalization and makes deleveraging and reinvestment harder without consistent comp recovery.
Elevated Leverage RiskSignificantly higher leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest and covenant sensitivity, and magnifies downside if sales remain weak. High debt limits ability to invest opportunistically and increases the importance of sustained cash-flow improvement to avoid distress.
Negative Same-store Sales And Consumer PressurePersistently negative comps signal demand fragility and that promotional tactics may be required to protect traffic. Pressure concentrated in lower-income cohorts limits pricing power and risks margin erosion if discounts persist, making profit recovery dependent on sustained operational fixes.
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PLAY FAQ
What was Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc lowest stock price was $9.61 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 $384.07M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc released its earnings results on Jun 15, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.598 by -$0.438.
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 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc has 34,788,692 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 $0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.598. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.25%.
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?
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Dave & Busters Entertainment Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$16.00 (12.04% Upside)
$16.00 (12.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
PLAY Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 896.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $102.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-67.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-53.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. oversees and manages hospitality and amusement establishments designed for both adults and families throughout North America. These locations present guests with a varied menu featuring main courses and appetizers, complemented by a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Furthermore, they boast an array of entertainment offerings, centered around video games, live sports broadcasts, and other televised events. The company exclusively operates these venues under the well-known Dave & Buster's brand. As of January 30, 2022, its portfolio included 144 individual sites spread across 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and one Canadian province. Founded in 1982, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Coppell, Texas.
PLAY Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call acknowledged a clear top-line shortfall in Q1 (same-store sales down 5.4%) and near-term pressure from macro and weather, but it highlighted meaningful operational progress: a material free-cash-flow turnaround, successful lower-cost remodels delivering ~7% uplift, F&B strength (+5% comps), a renewed games/content investment program, disciplined CapEx guidance ($200M target), and leadership upgrades. Management provided concrete early evidence of recovery (Q2 comps improving to -4%, new games pacing strong) and maintained a >$100M free cash flow target for FY26. The positives and actionable initiatives showing early validation balance the notable near-term comps weakness, resulting in a measured but cautious outlook.View all PLAY earnings summariesPLAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.00
▲(12.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
43.47% Insiders
10.86% Mutual Funds
17.99% Other Institutional Investors
17.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors