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

NASDAQ: PLAY · Real-Time Price · USD
22.12
+2.26 (11.38%)
At close: May 12, 2025, 4:00 PM
22.00
-0.12 (-0.54%)
After-hours: May 12, 2025, 4:49 PM EDT
11.38%
Market Cap 763.48M
Revenue (ttm) 2.13B
Net Income (ttm) 58.30M
Shares Out 34.52M
EPS (ttm) 1.46
PE Ratio 15.15
Forward PE 10.50
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 1,594,535
Open 21.38
Previous Close 19.86
Day's Range 21.05 - 22.22
52-Week Range 15.08 - 57.10
Beta 1.95
Analysts Buy
Price Target 27.00 (+22.06%)
Earnings Date Jun 11, 2025

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 offers food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster’s... [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 22.06% from the latest price.

Price Target
$27.0
(22.06% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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....

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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 ...

4 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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...

7 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...

5 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...

5 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...

5 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
5 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...

5 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...

5 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") (...

5 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...

5 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.

5 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
5 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.

5 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.

5 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 ...

5 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.

5 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...

5 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