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

NASDAQ: PLAY · Real-Time Price · USD
10.11
-0.12 (-1.17%)
At close: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
10.13
+0.02 (0.20%)
Pre-market: May 18, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT
Market Cap351.22M -45.6%
Revenue (ttm)2.10B -1.4%
Net Income-48.70M
EPS-1.40
Shares Out 34.74M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume1,178,762
Open10.12
Previous Close10.23
Day's Range10.06 - 10.52
52-Week Range9.61 - 35.53
Beta1.78
AnalystsBuy
Price Target18.88 (+86.75%)
Earnings DateJun 9, 2026

About PLAY

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 assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also provides food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster... [Read more]

Industry Entertainment
IPO Date Jun 6, 1995
Employees 23,610
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PLAY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for PLAY stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $18.88, which is an increase of 86.75% from the latest price.

Price Target
$18.88
(86.75% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Dave & Buster's Announces Board of Directors Transition

DALLAS, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Charles Protell to the Company's B...

16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026

Back-to-basics initiatives are stabilizing same-store sales, with F&B and promotional efforts driving growth. FY 2026 targets include positive comps, over $100M in free cash flow, and 11 new store openings, supported by disciplined CapEx and new game launches.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Dave & Buster's Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2025 Financial Results

DALLAS, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), (“Dave & Buster's” or “the Company”), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining ven...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster’s options imply 11.9% move in share price post-earnings

Pre-earnings options volume in Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) is 4.7x normal with puts leading calls 5:2. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 11.9%, or $1.29, after…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2025 Financial Results on March 31, 2026

DALLAS, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venu...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Same-Store Sales Continue Decline as Third-Quarter Loss Widens

The company posted a loss of $42.1 million and saw comparable sales decline by 4% as its chief executive looks to improve its financial position.

5 months ago - WSJ

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

Sequential improvement in same-store sales and strong food and beverage performance drove Q3 results, with October and November showing near-flat comps. Strategic investments in menu innovation, remodels, and new games are expected to sustain growth and margin expansion.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Dave & Buster's Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) (“Dave & Buster's” or “the Company”), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on December 9, 2025

DALLAS, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venue...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock plunges 16% on weaker than expected Q2 results

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) saw its shares sink more than 16% on Tuesday after the entertainment and dining chain reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 earnings that missed analys...

8 months ago - Invezz

Dave & Buster's Stock Plummets After Q2 Results

Shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) plunged in morning trading when the game-themed restaurant posted worse-than-expected results as comparable store sales declined and it warned that infla...

8 months ago - Investopedia

GOOGL €5B U.K. Investment, TSM Price Target Hike, PLAY Plunges

Alphabet (GOOGL) continued to hit new record highs to start Tuesday's session on the back of an investment into the UK worth 5 billion euros. Diane King Hall talks about Alphabet's monstrous rally in ...

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8 months ago - Schwab Network

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Q2 2025 saw revenue of $557M and a 3% decline in comparable store sales, but special events and new stores outperformed. Leadership is focused on execution, value messaging, and expects margin improvement and 11 new store openings this year.

8 months ago - Transcripts

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on September 15, 2025

DALLAS, Sept. 02, 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...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers

Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?

9 months ago - Market Watch

Dave & Buster's Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

DALLAS, July 21, 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, announced...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Appoints Tarun Lal as Chief Executive Officer

DALLAS, July 15, 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...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Announces Promotion of Les Lehner to Chief Development Officer

DALLAS, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company") today announced that it has promoted Les Lehner to the position of C...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 saw improved sequential sales trends, with comps down 8.3% year-over-year but showing momentum into Q2. Revenue reached $568M, adjusted EBITDA $136M, and new initiatives in marketing, menu, and games are driving traffic and check growth. Remodels and new store openings continue to outperform.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Dave & Buster's Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

DALLAS, June 10, 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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on June 10, 2025

DALLAS, May 28, 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 annou...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Announces Board of Directors Transitions

DALLAS, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company") today announced that it will nominate Allen R. Weiss and Nathaniel J....

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 saw a 9.4% drop in comparable sales, but March and April trends improved as leadership reversed prior missteps and refocused on core strengths. Fiscal 2025 will emphasize disciplined capital allocation, new store growth, and enhanced guest experience.

1 year ago - Transcripts

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire