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PLAY Stock Chart & Stats
$10.07
$0.56(5.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$10.07
$0.56(5.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.26 - $22.10
Previous Close$10.23
Volume781.32K
Average Volume (3M)2.82M
Market Cap
$264.71M
Enterprise Value$3.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Dec 08, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.56
Shares Outstanding34,830,643
10 Day Avg. Volume1,889,678
30 Day Avg. Volume2,815,461
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 Cap14.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.20Price Target Upside11.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Venue ModelThe integrated eat-and-play model gives Dave & Buster’s several ways to monetize each visit, combining gameplay with food, beverages and events. This can support guest dwell time, repeat occasions and cross-selling, making the venue proposition more differentiated than a standalone restaurant or arcade.
Positive Operating Cash FlowMeaningful operating cash generation provides an internal funding source even while reported earnings are weak. This supports liquidity, ongoing venue investment and day-to-day obligations, although the benefit is moderated by negative free cash flow and the company’s substantial leverage.
Broad Leadership RefreshThe broad management refresh is a structural effort to strengthen operating, financial and strategic capabilities. Compensation tied partly to long-term equity and same-store sales metrics may improve alignment, while the expanded leadership bench could support execution during the company’s recovery period.
Bears Say
Revenue And Profitability DeteriorationA sharp TTM revenue decline combined with a swing to net losses signals materially weaker operating performance. With EBIT margins described as thin, the business has limited room to absorb cost pressure or underperformance, making sustained traffic and spending recovery important over the next several quarters.
Extreme LeverageVery high debt relative to the small equity base leaves the company financially exposed if operating results remain soft. Elevated leverage can restrict capital allocation flexibility and magnify the effect of further earnings weakness, while deeply negative ROE confirms the balance-sheet strain.
Negative Free Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow is not currently converting into consistent surplus cash because capital spending and other cash needs absorb the proceeds. Persistent negative free cash flow could limit debt reduction and internally funded expansion, increasing dependence on disciplined investment and liquidity management.
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 $6.26 and its highest was $22.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap is $264.71M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 08, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment released its earnings results on Sep 14, 2026. The company reported -$0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by -$0.54.
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 1.51%. See more information on Dave & Busters Entertainment dividends here
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s EPS estimate?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s EPS estimate is -1.41.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment has 34,830,643 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dave & Busters Entertainment reported an EPS of -$0.36 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.18. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -19.008%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.20 (11.22% Upside)
$11.20 (11.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 53%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $26.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-59.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-86.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.67%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Dave & Busters Entertainment
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive, with higher production and sales, successful New Acland ramp-up, strong cash generation, a fully franked dividend, resilient margins, and a constructive coal-market outlook. These strengths outweighed the reported challenges, including the 21% increase in TRIFR, lower realized pricing, higher FOB cash costs, diesel-cost exposure, rail constraints at New Acland, and ongoing Maxwell losses.View all PLAY earnings summariesPLAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.20
▲(11.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
46.16% Insiders
8.72% Mutual Funds
0.30% Other Institutional Investors
33.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors