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Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY)
NASDAQ:PLAY
PLAY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.08 - $43.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume612.44K
Average Volume (3M)1.42M
Market Cap
$677.04M
Enterprise Value$4.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)55.6
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Dec 09, 2025EPS Estimate
-1.04Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 09, 2020Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding34,666,565
10 Day Avg. Volume2,662,326
30 Day Avg. Volume1,416,991
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.37
Price to Book (P/B)7.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-4.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.00Price Target Upside59.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth InitiativesThe introduction of initiatives like the Eat & Play Combo and Summer Pass program is likely to benefit sales trends.
Sales RecoveryAn eventual return to consistently positive same-store sales represents potential upside for shares due to PLAY's attractive margins and solid unit growth.
Strategic FocusThe 'back to basics' strategy is expected to improve sales and earnings trajectory.
Bears Say
Macroeconomic PressuresSales trends were pressured by macroeconomic headwinds and specific challenges, with margins and earnings also depressed.
Profitability ChallengesProfitability deteriorated sharply with AEBITDA falling 14% and margin contracting significantly.
Sales DeclineDave & Buster’s Q2 2025 results fell below consensus, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of negative same store sales.
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 $15.08 and its highest was $43.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap is $677.04M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 09, 2025 which is in 74 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment released its earnings results on Sep 15, 2025. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.91 by -$0.59.
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 -1.04.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment has 34,666,565 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dave & Busters Entertainment reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.91. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -16.742%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dave & Busters Entertainment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PLAY
Dave & Busters Entertainment Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.00 (59.30% Upside)
$31.00 (59.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 250.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $251.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.77%
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
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with strong cash flow and new store development being major positives. However, the decrease in comparable store sales and significant operational challenges weighed down the sentiment. Strategic plans are in place to address these issues moving forward.View all PLAY earnings summariesPLAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.00
▲(59.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
43.08% Insiders
17.86% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
18.56% Public Companies and
Individual Investors