Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)

NASDAQ: PLAY · Real-Time Price · USD
19.51
+0.15 (0.77%)
Apr 25, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
0.77%
Market Cap 673.39M
Revenue (ttm) 2.13B
Net Income (ttm) 58.30M
Shares Out 34.52M
EPS (ttm) 1.46
PE Ratio 13.36
Forward PE 9.26
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 899,128
Open 19.53
Previous Close 19.36
Day's Range 19.27 - 19.64
52-Week Range 15.08 - 57.10
Beta 1.87
Analysts Buy
Price Target 27.00 (+38.39%)
Earnings Date Apr 7, 2025

About PLAY

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. The company’s venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. It also offers food, drinks and entertainment, including state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, arcade games and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the... [Read more]

Industry Entertainment
IPO Date Jun 6, 1995
Employees 23,420
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PLAY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, PLAY's revenue was $2.13 billion, a decrease of -3.29% compared to the previous year's $2.21 billion. Earnings were $58.30 million, a decrease of -54.06%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for PLAY stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $27.0, which is an increase of 38.39% from the latest price.

Price Target
$27.0
(38.39% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Dave & Buster's Q4 Earnings: Share Buybacks Gone Wrong (Rating Downgrade)

Despite strong EBITDA figures, Dave & Buster's has no free cash flow and an increasing debt load, making it a poor investment. Management's continued share repurchases amid high leverage and negative ...

18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 7, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Cory Hatton - Head, Entertainment Finance, Investor Relations & Treasu...

19 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2024 Financial Results; Repurchases $108 Million of Shares and Executes Sale Leaseback of Five Properties for $111 Million

DALLAS, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today an...

19 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY will release its fourth-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Monday, April 7.

22 days ago - Benzinga

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2024 Financial Results on April 7, 2025

DALLAS, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today ann...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Welcomes Back Chief Information Officer

DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today ann...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) on Behalf of Investors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (“Dave & Buster's” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PLAY) on behalf of invest...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization of $100 Million

DALLAS, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today anno...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Tax Loss Selling Season: Four Oversold Stocks

Tax loss selling has created opportunities in overly discounted stocks like Dave & Buster's, Rexford Industrial Real Estate, Portillo's, and Caesar's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's shares have plummet...

Other symbols: CZRPTLOREXR
4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's: CEO Exit And Ongoing Challenges In A Tough Entertainment Market

Dave & Buster's is experiencing significant challenges, with CEO Chris Morris resigning after two consecutive years of weak performance, marked by declining comparable sales (down 7.7% in Q3 2024). Th...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's: Look Out Below

Dave & Buster's shares plummeted 20% due to weak Q3 results, CEO resignation, and lack of guidance, signaling potential further declines. The stock is at critical support levels, with poor momentum in...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. Stock Drops on News Company CEO Tendered His Resignation - Investors of Dave & Buster's Stock Encouraged to Contact Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. - PLAY

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2024 / Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of investors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. ("Dave & Buster's") (...

4 months ago - Accesswire

PLAY BREAKING NEWS: BFA Law Announces an Investigation into Dave & Buster's Entertainment after CEO Resignation – Investors with Losses are Urged to Contact BFA Law

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PLAY #Attorney--Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) for potential v...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Dave & Buster's Shares Tank Following Earnings Report, Analysts Say CEO Exit Clouds Turnaround Prospects

Shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc PLAY fell over 14% at last check Wednesday, despite reporting downbeat third-quarter results.

4 months ago - Benzinga

Macy's, Dave & Buster's, Bausch + Lomb And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Wednesday.

Other symbols: BHCM
4 months ago - Benzinga

Dave & Buster's struggles to capture spending, and CEO exit is a bombshell

Truist downgrades the stock to hold from buy, saying the CEO move muddles the company's turnaround story.

4 months ago - Market Watch

Dave & Buster's Stock Slides on Larger Loss Than Expected, CEO Departure

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) stock started Wednesday morning lower after the company posted a larger loss than expected for the third quarter, and its CEO announced his resignation.

4 months ago - Investopedia

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call December 10, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Cory Hatton - VP of IR and Treasurer Kevin Sheehan - Chair of the ...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's Entertainment CEO Morris Resigns Amid Wider Losses, Sheehan Interim Replacement

Chris Morris' exit comes as the company reports a significantly wider loss and lower revenue for its fiscal third quarter.

4 months ago - WSJ

Dave & Buster's Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results; Announces CEO Transition

DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today ann...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's: Might Be A Bonus Life, But I'm Not Playing This Round

Dave & Buster's faces declining comparable sales and average check growth despite increased foot traffic, driven by discretionary spending cuts and competition from in-home entertainment. The company ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on December 10, 2024

DALLAS, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today anno...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's: A Turnaround Story With 50%+ Upside

Dave & Buster's is undergoing a turnaround plan, with potential for a 50%+ stock price increase within 1-2 years. Key initiatives include store remodeling, digital marketing, and gradual price increas...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Menu, Pricing Changes Help Boost Dave & Buster's Profit

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) posted a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter as the chain made changes to its menu, pricing strategy, and added new locations.

8 months ago - Investopedia

Is PLAY Stock a Buy After a Dave & Buster's Earnings Beat?

PLAY stock is higher Wednesday after the entertainment and restaurant chain reported strong Q2 earnings, but what does Wall Street have to say?

8 months ago - Kiplinger