NASDAQ:PLAY

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$32.45

+0.30 (+0.93%)

(As of 10:33 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $32.19
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50-Day Range: $32.15
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52-Week Range: $29.60
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Volume: 77,986 shs
Average Volume: 1.08 million shs
Market Capitalization: $1.57 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.67
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $46.57

Dave & Buster's Entertainment MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 44.9% Upside
$46.57 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
10.61% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -2.53
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.05
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$262,500 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 20.44%
From $3.18 to $3.83 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.37 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

75th out of 213 stocks

Eating Places Industry

13th out of 44 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $46.57, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a forecasted upside of 44.9% from its current price of $32.15.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
10.61% of the float of Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Dave & Buster's Entertainment has recently increased by 10.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Dave & Buster's Entertainment does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Dave & Buster's Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.8

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Dave & 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Dave & Buster's Entertainment is -2.53.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 1.05. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Dave & Buster's Entertainment this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 6 people have searched for PLAY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -54% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Dave & Buster's Entertainment insiders have sold 1,404.30% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $17,450.00 in company stock and sold $262,500.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.60% of the stock of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
99.21% 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.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment are expected to grow by 20.44% in the coming year, from $3.18 to $3.83 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is 11.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.09.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is 11.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.75.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a P/B Ratio of 3.78. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) Stock

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.

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PLAY Stock News Headlines

May 1, 2023 | marketbeat.com

Dave & Buster's Stock is Ready to Play

Interactive entertainment restaurant operator Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) is a unique experience and stock. Dave and Buster’s

May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) Receives $46.57 Consensus Target Price from Brokerages

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May 18, 2023 | msn.com

Unusual Put Option Trade in Dave & Buster`s Entertainment (PLAY) Worth $187.98K

May 17, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Entertainment venue Dave & Buster's plans a July opening for its first location in Iowa

May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Stock Buying Reaches US$3.2m On Dave & Buster's Entertainment

May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Stock Buying Reaches US$3.2m On Dave & Buster's Entertainment \

May 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

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May 15, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Dave & Buster's ready to entertain Queen Creek

May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on June 6, 2023 and Reschedules Virtual Investor Day to June 13, 2023

May 8, 2023 | msn.com

UBS Initiates Coverage of Dave & Buster`s Entertainment (PLAY) with Neutral Recommendation

May 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at UBS Group

May 3, 2023 | chron.com

First Dave & Buster's in Lubbock opens this May

May 3, 2023 | msn.com

First look at Dave and Buster’s new Lubbock location

May 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. Launches Registration Website for Virtual Investor Day on May 16, 2023

May 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Despite the downward trend in earnings at Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) the stock ascends 3.5%, bringing three-year gains to 215%

April 29, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. stock rises Friday, outperforms market

April 27, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. stock rises Thursday, still underperforms market

April 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Down 6.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

April 26, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. stock rises Monday, outperforms market

April 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

April 24, 2023 | msn.com

Dave & Buster’s board authorizes additional $200 million share buyback program

April 22, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. stock remains steady Friday, underperforms market

April 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment: Navigating A Broken Balance Sheet

April 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment: A Value Stock That Mixes Food With Fun

April 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) SVP Antonio Pineiro Acquires 500 Shares

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PLAY Price History

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PLAY Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/28/2023
Today: 6/01/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 6/06/2023
Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Eating places
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PLAY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1525769
Web: www.daveandbusters.com
Phone: 214-357-9588
Fax: 302-636-5454
Employees: 22,748
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $46.57
High Stock Price Forecast: $60.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $34.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +44.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.71
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.78
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.56
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.11
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $137.13 million
Net Margins: 6.98%
Pretax Margin: 8.84%
Return on Equity: 37.39%
Return on Assets: 4.09%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.98
Current Ratio: 0.67
Quick Ratio: 0.57

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.96 billion
Price / Sales: 0.79
Cash Flow: $6.34 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.07
Book Value: $8.50 per share
Price / Book: 3.78

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 48,280,000
Free Float: 47,504,000
Market Cap: $1.55 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.92

Key Executives

Mr. 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

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Insiders & Institutions

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PLAY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock right now?: 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" PLAY shares.
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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock price forecast for 2023?: 7 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's shares. Their PLAY share price forecasts range from $34.00 to $60.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $46.57 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 44.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have PLAY shares performed in 2023?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock was trading at $35.44 at the start of the year. Since then, PLAY shares have decreased by 9.3% and is now trading at $32.15.
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When is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June 6th 2023.
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How can I listen to Dave & Buster's Entertainment's earnings call?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-0088 with passcode "4105310".
How were Dave & Buster's Entertainment's earnings last quarter?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 28th. The restaurant operator reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.07. The restaurant operator had revenue of $563.76 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $531.84 million. Dave & Buster's Entertainment had a net margin of 6.98% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.39%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 64.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.52 EPS.
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 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE), AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC), Invesco Raymond James SB-1 Equity ETF (RYJ), First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX), Principal U.S. Small-Cap Adaptive Multi-Factor ETF (PLTL) and Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC).
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).
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock symbol?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLAY."
Who are Dave & Buster's Entertainment's major shareholders?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.93%), American Century Companies Inc. (5.09%), State Street Corp (3.08%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.30%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.72%) and Goldentree Asset Management LP (1.36%). 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, Margo Lynn Manning, 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.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock price today?: One share of PLAY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.15.
How much money does Dave & Buster's Entertainment make?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) has a market capitalization of $1.55 billion and generates $1.96 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $137.13 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.78 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Dave & Buster's Entertainment have?: The company employs 22,748 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Dave & Buster's Entertainment?: Dave & Buster's Entertainment's mailing address is 2481 MANANA DRIVE, DALLAS TX, 75220. The official website for the company is www.daveandbusters.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at 214-357-9588, via email at scott.bowman@daveandbusters.com, or via fax at 302-636-5454.

This page (NASDAQ:PLAY) was last updated on 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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