Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc (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)1.67M
Market Cap
$449.18M
Enterprise Value$3.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.42
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.40
Shares Outstanding34,739,407
10 Day Avg. Volume1,606,293
30 Day Avg. Volume1,667,791
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 Cap8.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.75Price Target Upside24.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Cash FlowSustained positive operating cash flow (~$291M) indicates the core venue model converts sales into cash even amid revenue swings. This durable cash generation supports working capital, reinvestment in attractions, and debt service, providing a buffer during cyclical downturns.
EBITDA Margin ResilienceA roughly 17% EBITDA margin shows structural operating leverage across large-format venues and healthier underlying unit economics. Even with top-line pressures, persistent marginability suggests the business can sustain positive cash flows if revenue stabilizes, aiding long-term viability.
Diversified Revenue MixThe combination of repeat gameplay spend, food & beverage sales, and group/event bookings creates diversified revenue streams. This mix reduces single-channel exposure, supports cross-selling, and underpins customer return rates, helping sustain sales and margin recovery over time.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA ~24% annual revenue decline materially reduces scale advantages and operating leverage. Persistent top-line weakness can erode margins, constrain free-cash-flow recovery, and force pricing or promotional actions that impair long-term profitability if recovery is slow.
Return To Net LossesReversion to net losses undermines retained earnings and restricts the company’s ability to self-fund growth or deleveraging. Continued losses elevate refinancing and covenant risk, may necessitate external capital or cost cuts, and damage investor confidence in operational recovery.
Historic High LeverageA history of extreme leverage (including ~21.5x) signals past vulnerability to shocks and potential residual structural leverage constraints. Even with 2026 improvement, legacy debt patterns suggest refinancing and liquidity risk remain, limiting strategic flexibility if cash flows falter.
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 $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 $449.18M.
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 86 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 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc has 34,739,407 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 up 16.066%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.75 (24.30% Upside)
$17.75 (24.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 896.8K 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 ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-36.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.51%
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 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
43.47% Insiders
10.86% Mutual Funds
17.99% Other Institutional Investors
17.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors