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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, (PLAY)
$11.33-0.49 (-4.15%)
After Hours$11.33+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Historical Price
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The Narrative
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $11.33 with a market capitalization of $413M. Wall Street consensus targets $17.00 (7 analysts), implying a +50.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $9.61, remaining 25.9% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +50.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $529.60M↑ | $448.20M↓ | $557.40M↓ | $567.70M↑ | $534.50M |
| Gross Profit | $451.40M↑ | $384.70M↓ | $481.00M↓ | $485.60M↑ | $457.00M |
| Operating Income | -$9.70M↑ | -$11.50M↓ | $57.10M↓ | $69.30M↑ | $50.20M |
| Net Income | -$39.70M↑ | -$42.10M↓ | $11.40M↓ | $21.70M↑ | $9.30M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$413.40M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.78
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-53.40%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.73M
Recent News
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Dave And Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut After Q1 Analyst Revisions
The fair value estimate for Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been revised from US$18.88 to US$17.00, bringing the price target closer to updated assumptions on comparable sales and earnings. Analysts link this adjustment to a balance of cautious near term expectations after Q1 and ongoing optimism that longer term changes in the business could still support the story if execution improves. Read on to see how this evolving narrative might shape how you track Dave & Buster's Entertainment from...
BMO Lowers Expectations After Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)’s EBITDA Miss
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) is among the best low priced stocks to get rich in 2026. Andrew Strelzik, an analyst at BMO Capital, trimmed the price target on Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) to $22 from $24 on June 16. As highlighted by the analyst, the company’s Q1 EBITDA missed consensus by […]
Jim Cramer Highlights Dave & Buster’s Decline Over Time
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