Bear of the Day: Dave & Buster's (PLAY)
Dave & Buster's ( PLAY ) has been consistently in the cellar of the Zacks Rank for years now. I recall writing about it in 2024 when the stock was in the $60s and $50s.
PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$20.25
DETAILS
HIGH:
$30.00
LOW:
$13.00
MEDIAN:
$19.00
CONSENSUS:
$20.25
UPSIDE:
72.34%
Stock 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 Board of Directors and Audit Committee of the Board, effective April 27, 2026.
Dave & Buster’s Announces Board of Directors Transition
DALLAS, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc. , (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave and Buster's" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Charles Protell to the Company's Board of Directors and Audit Committee of the Board, effective April 27, 2026.
Why Is Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Down 11.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (PLAY) Stock Down 3.0% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 74/100
On April 20, 2026, Dave and Buster's Entertainment Inc (PLAY) shares fell 3.0% today to a current price of $13.84. The stock has seen a significant range over the
Bear of the Day: Dave & Buster's (PLAY)
Dave & Buster's ( PLAY ) has been consistently in the cellar of the Zacks Rank for years now. I recall writing about it in 2024 when the stock was in the $60s and $50s.
Why Dave & Buster's Stock Is Ripping Higher Despite Ugly Earnings
Dave & Busters NASDAQ: PLAY missed top- and bottom-line estimates for fiscal Q4 2026 revenue and earnings, yet the stock price surged ahead of the report, extending gains in its wake. The setup suggests short-covering is in play, and that is a signal for investors.
Contrasting Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) and Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY)
Dave and Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY - Get Free Report) and Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS - Get Free Report) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown
Why Dave & Buster's Stock Surged Today
Dave & Buster's expects its sales to recover in 2026. An upgraded menu and new attractions should fuel the company's growth.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment: Why I'm Waiting And Downgrading My Price Target
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) remains a 'Hold' with a reduced price target of $8.7/share, reflecting persistent margin, profitability, and leverage concerns. Despite recent stock surges, PLAY faces declining same-store sales, negative FCF, and a net debt exceeding $3.5B, with interest coverage now below 1.7x. Management's operational improvements and guidance for $100M FCF are insufficient to offset rising interest expense and debt-fueled expansion risks.
Dave & Buster's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates, Down Y/Y
PLAY posts a Q4 loss as revenues slip Y/Y, missing estimates amid weak gaming demand, soft traffic and higher costs despite gains in food and beverage.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Q4 Earnings
The headline numbers for Dave & Buster's (PLAY) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended January 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.35 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39. This compares to earnings of $0.69 per share a year ago.
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 venues, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2026.
SG Americas Securities LLC Grows Holdings in Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. $PLAY
SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) by 232.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 634,148 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after acquiring an
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) CEO Tarun Lal Acquires 2,500 Shares of Stock
Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY - Get Free Report) CEO Tarun Lal bought 2,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 18th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $20.52 per share, for a total transaction of $51,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) CEO Tarun Lal Acquires 1,000 Shares
Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY - Get Free Report) CEO Tarun Lal purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $18.39 per share, with a total value of $18,390.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 11,560 shares
Curious about Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Dave & Buster's (PLAY), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended January 2026.
Dave & Buster's: A Possible Contrarian Play, But I'm Not Ready To Buy
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. continues its steady share price decline, recently hitting fresh lows despite a broadly positive market. Previous Hold rating was based on inexpensive valuation offset by weak comps and slow growth, limiting bullish conviction. Recent price action suggests PLAY is searching for a new support level, raising the question of breakdown versus contrarian opportunity.
Price Targets
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $13 from $19 at UBS
$13.00
(was $10.65)
Dennis Geiger
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UBS
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $18 from $23 at Truist
$18.00
(was $16.44)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $19 from $20 at UBS
$19.00
(was $16.88)
UBS
Dave & Buster's price target raised to $23 from $22 at Truist
$23.00
(was $21.02)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Raised to $20 at Freedom Capital Markets
$20.00
(was $17.97)
Lynne Collier
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Loop Capital Markets
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Lowered to $30 at BMO Capital
$30.00
(was $17.97)
Andrew Strelzik
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BMO Capital
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Lowered to $20 at UBS to Reflect Pressured Industry Valuations
$20.00
(was $17.76)
Dennis Geiger
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UBS
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $26 from $30 at Piper Sandler
$26.00
(was $20.23)
Brian Mullan
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Piper Sandler
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $27 from $29 at Truist
$27.00
(was $25.23)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $21 from $27 at Truist
$21.00
(was $18.49)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Lowered to $59 at Loop Capital
$59.00
(was $31.11)
Alton Stump
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Loop Capital Markets
Dave & Buster's valuation 'appears washed out,' says Jefferies
$60.00
(was $30.14)
Andy Barish
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Jefferies
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $59 from $64 at Truist
$59.00
(was $33.00)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Lowered to $63 at Loop Capital
$63.00
(was $43.48)
Alton Stump
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Loop Capital Markets
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Lowered to $65 at BMO Capital
$65.00
(was $45.41)
Andrew Strelzik
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BMO Capital
Dave & Buster's price target lowered to $67 from $78 at Truist
$67.00
(was $48.00)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Lowered to $56 at UBS
$56.00
(was $47.58)
Dennis Geiger
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UBS
Piper Sandler Downgrades Dave & Buster's (PLAY) to Neutral, 'we think taking a cautious approach to the likely direction'
$71.00
(was $68.29)
Brian Mullan
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Piper Sandler
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Raised to $78 at Truist Securities on higher estimates
$78.00
(was $61.91)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) PT Raised to $75 at BMO Capital
$75.00
(was $61.91)
Andrew Strelzik
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BMO Capital