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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)2.80M
Market Cap
$238.94M
Enterprise Value$3.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.41
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. Volume2,088,806
30 Day Avg. Volume2,799,370
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 Cap16.48
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.20Price Target Upside11.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Eat-and-play ModelThe integrated venue model combines amusement, food and beverage, and group-event spending in one customer visit. This creates multiple revenue streams, can increase dwell time and per-visit spending, and supports repeat occasions such as birthdays, sports viewing, and corporate gatherings over the medium term.
Positive Operating Cash FlowMeaningful positive operating cash flow provides an internal funding source despite reported earnings losses. It can help support venue operations, debt service, and selective investment without relying entirely on external capital, giving the business some financial resilience while management works to improve profitability.
Broad Leadership RefreshThe broad leadership refresh adds senior operating, accounting, marketing, technology, legal, and strategy appointments rather than changing only one role. Multi-year, performance-linked incentives may align management with sales and execution, potentially improving operating discipline over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue Decline And Net LossesA sharp TTM revenue contraction accompanied by a swing to net losses signals weakened demand or operating execution and reduces the cushion available to absorb costs. Unless sales stabilize, lower revenue can pressure labor and occupancy absorption, constrain reinvestment, and prolong earnings deterioration.
Highly Leveraged Balance SheetExtremely high debt relative to the small equity base leaves the company exposed if operating trends remain soft. Leverage can restrict financial flexibility, increase the importance of stable cash generation, and make it harder to fund growth or withstand prolonged revenue weakness without balance-sheet pressure.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Thin EBIT CushionPositive operating cash flow is not converting into consistent surplus cash because capital spending and other cash needs remain significant. Negative TTM free cash flow, combined with thin EBIT margins, limits debt reduction capacity and leaves less cash available for durable venue investment or unexpected operating pressure.
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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 $238.94M.
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 60 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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.20 (11.22% Upside)
$11.20 (11.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PLAY Sentiment 53%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
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 ▲ 12.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-62.91%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
45.12% Insiders
8.73% Mutual Funds
17.08% Other Institutional Investors
18.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors