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

NASDAQ: PLAY · Real-Time Price · USD
12.29
-0.42 (-3.30%)
Apr 28, 2026, 10:32 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap426.95M -29.8%
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
Volume90,760
Open12.69
Previous Close12.71
Day's Range12.29 - 12.71
52-Week Range9.61 - 35.53
Beta1.83
AnalystsBuy
Price Target23.83 (+93.9%)
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 6 analysts, the average rating for PLAY stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $23.83, which is an increase of 93.90% from the latest price.

Price Target
$23.83
(93.90% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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

Q4 2025 saw revenue of $530M and adjusted EBITDA of $111M, with F&B same-store sales up 7% and comps improving sequentially. FY 2026 guidance targets positive comps, over $100M in free cash flow, and $200M CapEx, with new games and remodels expected to drive growth.

27 days 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...

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

5 weeks 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.

4 months ago - WSJ

Dave & Buster's Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates: What To Know

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) stock saw-sawed in Tuesday's extended trading after the company released its third-quarter earnings report.

4 months ago - Benzinga

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.

4 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...

4 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...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Dave & Buster's After Downbeat Q2 Results

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc PLAY posted weaker-than-expected results for the second quarter on Monday.

7 months ago - Benzinga

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...

7 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 Posts Downbeat Results, Joins Adtran Holdings And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the S&P 500 futures gaining around 0.2% on Tuesday.

Other symbols: ADTN
8 months ago - Benzinga

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 Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY will release earnings results for the second quarter after the closing bell on Monday, Sept. 15.

8 months ago - Benzinga

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...

8 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?

8 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...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Dave & Buster's Entertainment Following Q1 Earnings

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. PLAY posted downbeat earnings for its first quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday.

11 months ago - Benzinga

Top 2 Consumer Stocks That May Plunge In June

As of June 11, 2025, two stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: SFIX
11 months ago - Benzinga

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.

11 months 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...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Dave & Buster's Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY will release its first-quarter earnings results after the closing bell on Tuesday, June 10.

11 months ago - Benzinga