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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$7.94 - $24.99
Previous Close$10.23
Volume781.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.47M
Market Cap
$284.92M
Enterprise Value$3.91K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.40
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. Volume1,636,404
30 Day Avg. Volume1,465,015
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
Free-cash-flow RecoveryThe sharp year-over-year cash-flow improvement indicates that operating initiatives can materially improve funding capacity. If sustained, positive free cash flow can support debt reduction, ongoing venue investment, and strategic growth while reducing reliance on external financing.
Lower-cost Remodel EconomicsA remodel format that delivers a comparable sales lift at approximately half the prior cost could improve returns on the company’s investment program. Repeating this outcome across venues would support traffic, sales productivity, and more disciplined capital allocation.
Attractive New-store ReturnsStrong unit economics provide a foundation for measured venue expansion, because new locations may generate substantial returns on invested capital. This supports longer-term growth and gives management an opportunity to scale the integrated dining and entertainment model.
Bears Say
Persistent Same-store Sales WeaknessNegative comparable sales indicate that the existing venue base is not yet consistently converting customer demand into growth. Continued declines can pressure operating leverage, reduce cash generation, and make expansion less effective until traffic and guest spending recover.
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage reduces financial resilience when earnings weaken, because debt obligations compete with venue investment and other uses of cash. It can also limit strategic flexibility and make a prolonged period of soft demand more difficult to manage.
Material Profitability DeteriorationThe combination of steep revenue contraction, recent net losses, and lower operating margins shows that the business model is currently producing weaker earnings power. Unless sales and cost performance improve, this deterioration can constrain reinvestment and shareholder returns.
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 $7.94 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 $284.92M.
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 3 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 57%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-63.24%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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