NASDAQ:PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Never use this word on your phone (FBI could be watching) (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free play Stock Alerts $52.82 +0.36 (+0.69%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$52.60▼$54.3350-Day Range$51.85▼$68.2952-Week Range$31.65▼$69.82Volume841,506 shsAverage Volume1.34 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.13 billionP/E Ratio18.80Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$69.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Dave & Buster's Entertainment alerts: Email Address Dave & Buster's Entertainment MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.0% Upside$69.21 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.61% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-2.53Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.22Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.19 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth22.11%From $3.89 to $4.75 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.47 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector37th out of 202 stocksEating Places Industry7th out of 41 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDave & Buster's Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDave & Buster's Entertainment has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.61% of the float of Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDave & Buster's Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Dave & Buster's Entertainment has recently increased by 24.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldDave & Buster's Entertainment does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthDave & Buster's Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreDave & Buster's Entertainment has received a -61.91% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Dave & Buster's in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Beer", "Arcade games", and "Soft drinks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Dave & Buster's Entertainment is -2.53. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDave & Buster's Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 0.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Dave & Buster's Entertainment this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for PLAY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -78% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Dave & Buster's Entertainment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Dave & Buster's Entertainment insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,192,383.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.60% of the stock of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.45% of the stock of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment are expected to grow by 22.11% in the coming year, from $3.89 to $4.75 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is 18.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is 18.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.13.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDave & Buster's Entertainment has a P/B Ratio of 8.45. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressNever use this word on your phone (FBI could be watching)This report sent a chill down my spine. Turns out, as part of their Jan. 6th investigation, the Feds are flagging Americans who typed these ordinary words as part of their banking transactions...Watch my unredacted video about what I think is coming next right here About Dave & Buster's Entertainment Stock (NASDAQ:PLAY)Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families. Its venues offer a menu of entrees and appetizers, as well as a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's name. As of April 02, 2019, it owned and operated 125 venues in 39 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.Read More PLAY Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PLAY Stock News HeadlinesApril 6, 2024 | insidertrades.comMichael J. Griffith Sells 5,203 Shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) StockMay 4, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's to offer arcade betting for customers. Here's how it will workMay 5, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Never use this word on your phone (FBI could be watching)This report sent a chill down my spine. Turns out, as part of their Jan. 6th investigation, the Feds are flagging Americans who typed these ordinary words as part of their banking transactions...May 4, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster’s will soon allow guests to bet on arcade gamesMay 4, 2024 | pymnts.comDave & Buster's Launches Arcade Betting as Wagers Gain PopularityMay 3, 2024 | cnbc.comDave & Buster's plan to allow betting on arcade games draws scrutinyMay 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWall Street Breakfast Podcast: Dave & Buster's Plans Online Arcade BettingMay 3, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's arcade game betting venture sparks youth gambling concernsMay 5, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Never use this word on your phone (FBI could be watching)This report sent a chill down my spine. Turns out, as part of their Jan. 6th investigation, the Feds are flagging Americans who typed these ordinary words as part of their banking transactions...May 2, 2024 | investorplace.comStock Market Crash Alert: 3 Must-Buy Restaurant Stocks When Prices PlungeMay 2, 2024 | nytimes.comDave & Buster’s to Allow Betting on Arcade GamesMay 2, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's will soon allow betting on arcade games through app, including in TexasMay 2, 2024 | msn.comDave and Buster's will soon let you bet on games. Here's what to know.May 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy It’s So Weird That Dave & Buster’s Is Getting Into Sports BettingMay 1, 2024 | chron.comDave & Buster’s will soon host a platform allowing wagers on gamesMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster’s will introduce mobile betting. Here’s why people are angryMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade gamesMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's to allow wagering on arcade gamesMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDave and Buster’s is getting into the betting businessApril 30, 2024 | yahoo.comNew Dave & Buster's Betting Announcement Prompts Hilarious Reactions From FansApril 30, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster’s to introduce ‘challenges’ for members, allowing them to wager money against friendsApril 30, 2024 | msn.comDave and Buster's to allow betting on arcade gamesApril 30, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's Adding Bets to Its App as America's Gambling Fixation Kicks Into High GearApril 30, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster’s will soon allow bets on arcade games. Here’s what we know.April 30, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's Makes Sad Decision On Gambling On Arcade GamesApril 30, 2024 | msn.comI'm ready to lose it all betting on Skee-Ball at Dave & Buster'sApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDave & Busters, Walmart, Molson Coors: Trending tickersSee More Headlines Receive PLAY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/02/2024Today5/05/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)6/04/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:PLAY CUSIPN/A CIK1525769 Webwww.daveandbusters.com Phone214-357-9588Fax302-636-5454Employees23,258Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$69.21 High Stock Price Target$80.00 Low Stock Price Target$56.50 Potential Upside/Downside+31.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.81 Trailing P/E Ratio18.80 Forward P/E Ratio13.58 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$126.90 million Net Margins5.76% Pretax Margin7.40% Return on Equity53.96% Return on Assets4.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.11 Current Ratio0.32 Quick Ratio0.23 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.21 billion Price / Sales0.97 Cash Flow$9.09 per share Price / Cash Flow5.81 Book Value$6.25 per share Price / Book8.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares40,300,000Free Float39,654,000Market Cap$2.13 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.08 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Brian A. Jenkins (Age 57)CEO & Director Ms. Margo L. Manning (Age 54)COO & Sr. VP Mr. John B. Mulleady (Age 58)Sr. VP of Devel. Mr. Joseph Benjamin DeProspero (Age 44)Interim Chief Financial Officer Mr. Michael J. Metzinger (Age 62)VP of Accounting & Controller Key CompetitorsBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNArcos DoradosNYSE:ARCOPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZABrinker InternationalNYSE:EATSweetgreenNYSE:SGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCoronation Fund Managers Ltd.Bought 736,345 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 2.495%Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLCBought 300 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.022%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 7,610 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.019%Central Pacific Bank Trust DivisionBought 5,135 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.013%Mutual of America Capital Management LLCSold 474 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.014%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PLAY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PLAY shares. View PLAY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock. Their PLAY share price targets range from $56.50 to $80.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $69.21 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PLAY or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PLAY shares performed in 2024? Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock was trading at $53.85 at the start of the year. Since then, PLAY stock has decreased by 1.9% and is now trading at $52.82. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Dave & Buster's Entertainment? Dave & Buster's Entertainment saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,400,000 shares, an increase of 24.4% from the March 31st total of 4,340,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,130,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.8 days. Approximately 13.6% of the company's stock are short sold. View Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Short Interest. When is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June 4th 2024. View our PLAY earnings forecast. How were Dave & Buster's Entertainment's earnings last quarter? Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 2nd. The restaurant operator reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.04. The restaurant operator had revenue of $599.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $603.41 million. Dave & Buster's Entertainment had a net margin of 5.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 53.96%. What ETFs hold Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE), AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG) and Invesco DWA SmallCap Momentum ETF (DWAS).First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC). What is Steve King's approval rating as Dave & Buster's Entertainment's CEO? 412 employees have rated Dave & Buster's Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Steve King on Glassdoor.com. Steve King has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Dave & Buster's Entertainment own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Dave & Buster's Entertainment investors own include Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), PayPal (PYPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Tesla (TSLA). Who are Dave & Buster's Entertainment's major shareholders? Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. (2.49%), Portman Square Capital LLP (0.00%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.42%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.38%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%) and New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Antonio Pineiro, Ashley Zickefoose, Brandon Charles Coleman III, Brian Jenkins, Christopher Daniel Morris, John Mulleady, John Paul Hurtado, Kevin M Sheehan, Les Lehner, Michael J Griffith, Michael Joseph Metzinger, Michael Quartieri, Path D Fund Lp Hill, Randall L Jones, Robert William Edmund, Scott Justin Bowman, Stephen M King, Steve Klohn and Tony Wehner. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment? Shares of PLAY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:PLAY) was last updated on 5/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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