PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for July 6th

PLAY, BEP and ADEA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 6, 2026.

Jul 06, 2026 02:21 AM • zacks.com

Dave & Buster's Q1 Miss Raises the Stakes for Its Turnaround Plan

Dave & Buster's Entertainment TodayPLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$11.27 +0.37 (+3.39%) As of 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$9.61▼$35.53Price Target$19.33Add to WatchlistDave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY price action is not inspiring for bulls. The stock has trended lower for over two years and could continue to decline.

Jun 23, 2026 01:36 PM • marketbeat.com

Dave & Buster's: Arcade Inflation Is Breaking The Value Equation

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. faces a challenging turnaround as same-store sales fell 5.4% during Spring Break, highlighting weak consumer demand. PLAY's entertainment revenue mix is eroding, pressuring margins, while restaurant sales grew ~5% in Q1 FY 2027 but offer lower profitability. Leverage stands at 3.8x net LT debt/EBITDA, with no near-term debt wall, but operational risks loom if EBITDA declines further.

Jun 19, 2026 11:33 AM • seekingalpha.com

Is PLAY Stock a Bargain or a Value Trap for Investors Today?

PLAY's steep valuation discount may tempt bargain hunters, but weak comps, margin pressure and estimate cuts keep the turnaround case unsettled.

Jun 17, 2026 08:50 AM • zacks.com

PLAY Trends to Watch in Value, Games and Growth Execution

PL value offers, game rollout, remodel gains and cash flow discipline are shaping its turnaround as weak sales keep investors cautious.

Jun 17, 2026 08:40 AM • zacks.com

Dave & Buster's Stock Outlook Turns on a Back-to-Basics Turnaround

PLAY's back-to-basics turnaround hinges on restoring traffic, lifting entertainment sales and proving cash flow can support a rebound after weak Q1.

Jun 17, 2026 08:21 AM • zacks.com

Dave & Buster's Q1 Miss Raises the Stakes for Its Turnaround Plan

Dave & Buster's Entertainment TodayPLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$11.72 +0.17 (+1.48%) As of 09:44 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$9.61▼$35.53Price Target$19.33Add to WatchlistDave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY price action is not inspiring for bulls.

Jun 17, 2026 05:45 AM • marketbeat.com

PLAY Q1 Earnings Call Flags Slow Start, Back-Half Bet

Dave & Buster's is betting on new games, sharper value messaging, food gains and remodels to reset the business after a weak first quarter.

Jun 17, 2026 02:31 AM • zacks.com

Dave & Buster's stock drops as consumer spending slows

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) shares fell about 4% after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, as softer customer demand and higher operating costs weighed on sales and profitability. The restaurant and entertainment operator posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.22, missing analysts' consensus estimate of $0.37.

Jun 16, 2026 10:12 AM • invezz.com

Dave & Buster's Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss on Weak Comps, Stock Down

PLAY fell after Q1 earnings and revenues missed estimates, with weak comparable sales and higher costs weighing on results despite strategy gains.

Jun 16, 2026 08:11 AM • zacks.com

Wall Street Lunch: Yum! Brands Serves Up Pizza Hut In $2.7B Deal

Yum! Brands (YUM) is divesting Pizza Hut for $2.7B to focus on accelerating growth in its remaining brands. Dave & Buster's (PLAY) missed Q1 expectations but reaffirmed its full-year outlook, targeting over $100M in free cash flow.

Jun 16, 2026 08:02 AM • seekingalpha.com

Dave & Buster's Faces Challenges Despite Positive Cash Flow and Remodel Success

Dave and Buster's (PLAY) is experiencing significant pressure after falling short of expectations in its Q1 (April) report. The company reported a notable EPS mis

Jun 16, 2026 07:14 AM • gurufocus.com

Dave & Buster's reports Q1 earnings miss as comparable sales slump

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported a steeper-than-expected drop in first-quarter profit and revenue as softer consumer sentiment and a marketing misstep weighed on comparable store sales. The video game and restaurant chain posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.22 for the quarter, falling well short of the analyst consensus of approximately $0.90.

Jun 16, 2026 05:49 AM • proactiveinvestors.com

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Dave and Buster's Following Downbeat Q1 Earnings

Dave and Buster's (PLAY) reported lower earnings and sales for Q1. Despite this, their strategy is gaining traction and analysts have mixed views.

Jun 16, 2026 05:35 AM • feeds.benzinga.com

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Dave and Buster's Following Downbeat Q1 Earnings

Dave and Buster's Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported downbeat earnings for the first quarter after the closing bell on Monday.

Jun 16, 2026 05:35 AM • benzinga.com

USA TODAY PLAY Expands Digital Comics Library With Marvel Comics

New York, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA TODAY PLAY, a unified digital hub for casual entertainment and gaming, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY), announced a collaboration with Marvel Comics to provide an exclusive vertically-formatted Marvel Infinity “Spider-Man TODAY” Comic series to USA TODAY PLAY. The all-new specially created comic “Spider-Man TODAY” weekly subscriber series written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Todd Nauck will publish every Wednesday for the next 47 weeks showcasing th.

Jun 16, 2026 05:00 AM • businesswire.com

Dave & Buster's Stock Crashes on Earnings Miss, Downgrade

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) is plummeting before the open, down 19% to trade at $9.98, after the restaurant and arcade operator reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results.

Jun 16, 2026 04:51 AM • schaeffersresearch.com

Dave & Buster's Stock Falls After Q1 Double Miss, Comparable Sales Drop 5.4%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) shares are trading lower Tuesday after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Monday after the market closed. Also, UBS lowered its price target.

Jun 16, 2026 04:16 AM • benzinga.com

Dave and Buster's Reports Downbeat Q1 Earnings, Joins Alvotech And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 0.1% on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2026 04:05 AM • benzinga.com

Dave & Buster's reports Q1 earnings miss as comparable sales slump

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported a steeper-than-expected drop in first-quarter profit and revenue as softer consumer sentiment and a...

Jun 16, 2026 01:46 AM • proactiveinvestors.com