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)1.81M
Market Cap
$421.39M
Enterprise Value$3.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Jun 15, 2026EPS Estimate
0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.40
Shares Outstanding34,739,407
10 Day Avg. Volume1,707,830
30 Day Avg. Volume1,806,335
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 Cap8.57
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
Stable Operating Cash FlowOperating cash flow of roughly $291M in 2026 shows the venue model still converts sales into cash. Durable cash generation supports debt servicing, working-capital needs and reinvestment in games/venues, providing a multi-quarter buffer during revenue softness.
Resilient EBITDA MarginsEBITDA near mid-teens demonstrates persistent operating leverage in large-format dining-plus-amusements venues. Sustained margins underpin cash flow resilience, enabling the company to fund capex, maintain customer experience and absorb near-term revenue volatility.
Stronger Board OversightAdding a finance/gaming executive and executing an orderly audit committee handover are durable governance improvements. Enhanced financial oversight and sector expertise can improve capital-allocation decisions, strategic partnerships and risk management over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA ~24% revenue drop and return to net losses materially weaken the firm’s operating momentum. Lower top-line reduces cushioning from scale, pressures margins and retained earnings, and could force cost cuts or deferred investment if demand does not recover over several quarters.
Volatile Free Cash FlowFree-cash-flow swings year-to-year indicate inconsistent convertibility of EBITDA to discretionary cash. This volatility complicates capital planning, heightens refinancing and covenant risk, and limits dependable funding for upgrades or expansion in the medium term.
Historic High LeverageA history of extreme leverage (above 10x, ~21.5x in 2025) despite 2026 improvement to ~0.76 indicates structural balance-sheet risk. Past high indebtedness raises refinancing, interest-burden and covenant vulnerability if operating metrics deteriorate again.
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 $421.39M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 15, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc 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 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 0.6.
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 -$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 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
Bullish
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 $33.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-44.04%
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. 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
43.47% Insiders
10.86% Mutual Funds
17.99% Other Institutional Investors
17.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors