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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, (PLAY)
$8.84+0.12 (+1.38%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Historical Price
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The Narrative
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $8.84 with a market capitalization of $384M. Wall Street consensus targets $17.00 (7 analysts), implying a +92.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $8.30, remaining 34.3% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +92.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $559.20M↑ | $529.60M↑ | $448.20M↓ | $557.40M↓ | $567.70M |
| Gross Profit | $479.40M↑ | $451.40M↑ | $384.70M↓ | $481.00M↓ | $485.60M |
| Operating Income | $52.30M↑ | -$9.70M↑ | -$11.50M↓ | $57.10M↓ | $69.30M |
| Net Income | $5.70M↑ | -$39.70M↑ | -$42.10M↓ | $11.40M↓ | $21.70M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$384.07M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.84
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-64.96%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.40M
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Dave & Buster’s Entertainment announced a series of executive leadership appointments and promotions designed to strengthen the company’s capabilities across operations, marketing, strategy, finance, revenue management, technology, and governance. In addition to the recent announcement of the appointment of Darin Harper as Chief Executive Officer, the Company is pleased to announce additional recent hires and promotions. Amanda Busby joined […]
Dave & Buster’s CEO Tarul Lal to Retire, Darin Harper to Step In
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