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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$8.30 - $24.99
Previous Close$10.23
Volume781.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.47M
Market Cap
$303.36M
Enterprise Value$3.91K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Sep 14, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.87
Shares Outstanding34,788,692
10 Day Avg. Volume1,662,522
30 Day Avg. Volume1,468,434
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside68.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Cash GenerationQ1's return to positive free cash flow, alongside a reaffirmed FY26 target above $100 million, indicates that management's lower-capital-spending plan is beginning to improve cash conversion. If sustained, stronger internally generated cash can support debt reduction and selective reinvestment while improving resilience.
Lower-Cost Remodel EconomicsThe remodel program offers a potentially durable productivity advantage because it delivers a sales uplift similar to prior remodels at materially lower cost. Replicating this format could improve returns on reinvestment, refresh venues more efficiently, and support comparable sales without the former capital burden.
Food And Beverage TractionSustained food and beverage comparable-sales growth provides an important counterweight to weaker entertainment demand and demonstrates that menu restoration and eat-and-play combinations are improving customer attachment. Stronger F&B engagement can raise spending per visit and diversify venue-level revenue.
Bears Say
Demand And Profitability DeclineThe severe TTM revenue decline and shift to net losses indicate that weaker demand is affecting the earnings base, not merely quarterly volatility. Compressed operating profitability reduces funds available for reinvestment and makes recovery dependent on restoring traffic, guest spending, and venue productivity.
Elevated LeverageVery high debt relative to equity leaves the company less resilient when sales and profits weaken. Leverage can constrain capital allocation, increase pressure to preserve cash, and make it harder to fund games, remodels, or new venues if operating recovery takes longer than expected.
Leadership TransitionThe simultaneous CEO succession, interim CFO appointment, and board leadership changes create an important execution transition during an operating recovery. New leaders must maintain the cash, remodel, games, and sales initiatives while establishing continuity in strategy and financial oversight.
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 $8.30 and its highest was $24.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s market cap is $303.36M.
When is Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dave & Busters Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 14, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Dave & Busters Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Dave & Busters Entertainment 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 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 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Dave & Busters Entertainment have?
Dave & Busters Entertainment has 34,788,692 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dave & Busters Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dave & Busters Entertainment 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?
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.00 (68.82% Upside)
$17.00 (68.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-63.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.75%
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
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
▲(68.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
45.12% Insiders
8.73% Mutual Funds
17.08% Other Institutional Investors
18.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors