Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families. Its venues offer a menu of entrées 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.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone214-357-9588
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.27 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees16,098
Next Earnings Date9/13/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock symbol?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLAY."
How often does Dave & Buster's Entertainment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, June 13th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share on Wednesday, July 10th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 24th. View Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Dividend History.
How will Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock buyback program work?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Saturday, September 9th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 4.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Dave & Buster's Entertainment's earnings last quarter?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, June, 11th. The restaurant operator reported $1.13 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.14 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $363.58 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $371.72 million. Dave & Buster's Entertainment had a net margin of 9.06% and a return on equity of 29.12%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.04 EPS. View Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Earnings History.
When is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's next earnings date?
What guidance has Dave & Buster's Entertainment issued on next quarter's earnings?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment issued an update on its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Tuesday, June, 11th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.365-1.39 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.4 billion.
What price target have analysts set for PLAY?
11 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock. Their predictions range from $40.00 to $72.00. On average, they anticipate Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock price to reach $52.5182 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 30.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock:
- 1. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating and $67 price target on Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) ahead of the post-close release of F1Q19 (April) results on Tuesday, June 11. Our F1Q19 EPS estimate of $1.15 is unchanged (vs. $1.12 Street), as is our +2.0% blended comp estimate (vs. +1.8% Street). We raise our F2Q19 (July) EPS estimate to $0.90, from $0.89 (vs. $0.89 Street), as we raise our blended comp estimate to +2.3%, from +1.8% (vs. +1.5% Street), from the launch of the Men in Black (MIB): International VR attraction. We still project low-teen percent EPS growth in FY19 of $3.26 (vs. $3.25 prior, $3.08 Street, and $2.84-$3.16 implied guidance), and an acceleration to 20% EPS growth in vs. $3.48 Street)." (6/4/2019)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Although Dave & Buster's shares have underperformed the industry in the past six months, we remain apprehensive of high costs, a tricky consumer spending environment in the U.S. restaurant space along with the company’s limited international presence. Also, a non-franchised model makes the company susceptible to increased expenses. Since all the restaurants are owned and operated by Dave & Buster’s, instead of signing franchise agreements and putting the burden of costs into the franchise, the company is solely responsible for the expenses of operating the business. However, the company’s unique business model, with increased dependence on gaming, sets it apart and we expect the company’s entertainment business to carry the growth story forward. Consistent efforts to build sales and improve margins through various initiatives have also been key growth drivers." (2/11/2019)
Has Dave & Buster's Entertainment been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about PLAY stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Dave & Buster's Entertainment earned a coverage optimism score of 0.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the restaurant operator a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term. View News Stories for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
Are investors shorting Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment saw a decline in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 6,007,200 shares, a decline of 7.5% from the June 30th total of 6,494,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,370,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.4 days. Currently, 15.7% of the company's shares are sold short. View Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Dave & Buster's Entertainment's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Dave & Buster's Entertainment include Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Wingstop (WING), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Jack in the Box (JACK), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), Brinker International (EAT), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Denny's (DENN), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Dine Brands Global (DIN), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Bojangles (BOJA) and Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH).
What other stocks do shareholders of Dave & Buster's Entertainment own?
Who are Dave & Buster's Entertainment's key executives?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Brian A. Jenkins, CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Ms. Margo L. Manning, COO & Sr. VP (Age 54)
- Mr. John B. Mulleady, Sr. VP of Devel. (Age 58)
- Mr. Joseph Benjamin DeProspero, Interim Chief Financial Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. Michael J. Metzinger, VP of Accounting & Controller (Age 62)
Who are Dave & Buster's Entertainment's major shareholders?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.92%), Vanguard Group Inc. (12.87%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (6.45%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (5.95%), HG Vora Capital Management LLC (5.50%) and Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (3.00%). Company insiders that own Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock include Brian Jenkins, J Michael Plunkett, Jay L Tobin, John Mulleady, John P Gleason, Kevin M Sheehan, Margo Lynn Manning, Michael J Griffith and Stephen M King. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
Which institutional investors are selling Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock?
PLAY stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Carillon Tower Advisers Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Rice Hall James & Associates LLC, BlackRock Inc., Peregrine Capital Management LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Bank of America Corp DE and William Blair Investment Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Dave & Buster's Entertainment company stock in the last year include Brian Jenkins, J Michael Plunkett, John Mulleady, John P Gleason, Margo Lynn Manning and Stephen M King. View Insider Buying and Selling for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
Which institutional investors are buying Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock?
PLAY stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including HG Vora Capital Management LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Indaba Capital Management L.P., Man Group plc, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Schroder Investment Management Group, Schroder Investment Management Group and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Company insiders that have bought Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock in the last two years include Kevin M Sheehan and Michael J Griffith. View Insider Buying and Selling for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
How do I buy shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Shares of PLAY can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock price today?
One share of PLAY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $40.29.
How big of a company is Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a market capitalization of $1.47 billion and generates $1.27 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $117.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.93 on an earnings per share basis. Dave & Buster's Entertainment employs 16,098 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's official website?
How can I contact Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's mailing address is 2481 MANANA DRIVE, DALLAS TX, 75220. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at 214-357-9588.
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