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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$9.40 - $35.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume612.44K
Average Volume (3M)1.85M
Market Cap
$366.67M
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. Volume1,338,373
30 Day Avg. Volume1,848,303
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 Cap9.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside19.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationDave & Buster’s generates meaningful operating cash (~$309M TTM), which provides a durable liquidity cushion and funds working capital and selective reinvestment. Strong OCF helps service debt and sustain operations while management executes remodels and content refreshes, preserving optionality during recovery.
CapEx Discipline & FCF TargetManagement’s explicit capex cap and >$100M FY26 free cash flow target represent a structural shift toward cash conversion and capital efficiency. Lower planned net investment reduces funding needs, increases flexibility to pay down debt or reinvest in high-return initiatives, and materially improves medium-term balance sheet resilience.
Lower-cost Remodel With High ROIThe new, lower-cost remodel prototype delivers ~7 percentage-point comp uplift at half prior cost, improving payback and unit economics. This scalable, capital-efficient refresh program can drive sustained revenue per store and better returns on invested capital across the estate, supporting margin recovery without heavy spending.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageReported annual leverage surged to very elevated debt-to-equity levels in 2025–2026, amplifying downside risk. High leverage constrains flexibility, increases interest expense sensitivity to rate moves, and limits the firm’s ability to absorb prolonged demand weakness or opportunistically invest without deleveraging first.
Sharp Revenue Decline And Recent LossesA ~40% TTM revenue decline and the swing to net losses materially weaken the earnings base and operating leverage. Lower sales compress margins and reduce internal funding for reinvestment; sustained revenue gaps would jeopardize recovery plans and make it harder to restore historical profitability benchmarks.
Persistent Negative Comps And Consumer PressureOngoing negative comparable-store sales (-5.4% Q1; ~-4% Q2-to-date) and demand weakness among lower-income guests indicate structural consumer sensitivity. Reliance on promotions and value initiatives to drive traffic risks margin erosion and could prolong recovery if discretionary spending remains constrained across key customer segments.
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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 $9.40 and its highest was $35.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment Inc’s market cap is $366.67M.
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 53 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:
$17.00 (19.05% Upside)
$17.00 (19.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-65.02%
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
$17.00
▲(19.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
44.41% Insiders
8.73% Mutual Funds
0.28% Other Institutional Investors
36.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors