Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Down 17.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research7/15/2026Negative
PLAY
Dave & Buster’s EntertainmentNASDAQCOMMUNICATION SERVICESENTERTAINMENT
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$366.67M
P/E Ratio
—
EPS
$-1.87
Beta
1.84
52W High
$35.38
52W Low
$9.40
50-Day MA
$11.26
200-Day MA
$14.72
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
-3.09%
Forward P/E
6.12
PEG Ratio
1.48
About Dave & Buster’s Entertainment
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates adult and family entertainment venues and restaurants in North America. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.09B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $823.20M |
| EBITDA | $392.90M |
| Operating Margin | 8.87% |
| Return on Equity | -52.50% |
| Return on Assets | 1.61% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $60.43 |
| Book Value | $2.86 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.59 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.17 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.664 |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -74.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -1.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $34.79M |
| Float | $26.74M |
| % Insiders | 3.06% |
| % Institutions | 111.15% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
78.28%
HV 20-Day
81.93%
HV 30-Day
79.91%
HV 60-Day
72.51%
HV Rank
81.7%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($17.00 target)
4
Buy6
HoldLatest News
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.
Zacks Investment Research7/6/2026Negative
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.
MarketBeat6/23/2026Neutral
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.
Seeking Alpha6/19/2026Negative
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.
Zacks Investment Research6/17/2026Negative
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.
Zacks Investment Research6/17/2026Neutral
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.
Zacks Investment Research6/17/2026Positive
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.
MarketBeat6/17/2026Positive
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.
Zacks Investment Research6/17/2026Neutral
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.
Invezz6/16/2026Negative
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Data last updated: 7/17/2026