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. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's name. As of September 14, 2018, it owned and operated 117 stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone214-357-9588
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.14 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees14,840
Next Earnings Date4/2/2019 (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 announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 26th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Thursday, January 10th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.18%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 24th. View Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Dividend History.
How will Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock buyback program work?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Saturday, September 9th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in outstanding 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 leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Dave & Buster's Entertainment's earnings last quarter?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December, 11th. The restaurant operator reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.06. The restaurant operator had revenue of $282.14 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $277.28 million. Dave & Buster's Entertainment had a net margin of 9.97% and a return on equity of 26.28%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.27 earnings per share. 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 updated its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Tuesday, December, 11th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.243-1.255 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.25 billion.
What price target have analysts set for PLAY?
11 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock. Their forecasts range from $58.00 to $72.00. On average, they anticipate Dave & Buster's Entertainment's share price to reach $64.30 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.7% 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 1 hold rating and 10 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. 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)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) reported F2Q18 (July) results EPS of $0.84, easily beating our $0.66 estimate and the $0.67 Street mean." (9/14/2018)
Has Dave & Buster's Entertainment been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about PLAY stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press 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 positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Dave & Buster's Entertainment earned a daily sentiment score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the restaurant operator a news buzz of 3.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Dave & Buster's Entertainment's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Dave & Buster's Entertainment include Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Jack in the Box (JACK), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Wingstop (WING), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), Dine Brands Global (DIN), Brinker International (EAT), Sonic (SONC), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Denny's (DENN) and BJ's Restaurants (BJRI).
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, VP of Fin. & 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 a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.58%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (6.01%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (5.37%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.06%), Eagle Asset Management Inc. (3.02%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.11%). Company insiders that own Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock include Alan J Lacy, Brian Jenkins, J Michael Plunkett, Jay L Tobin, John Mulleady, John P Gleason, Jonathan S Halkyard, Joseph Benjamin Deprospero, Kevin M Sheehan, Margo Lynn Manning and Stephen M King. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
Which major investors are selling Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock?
PLAY stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, AMI Asset Management Corp, Elk Creek Partners LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, First Trust Advisors LP, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS and Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc.. 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 major investors are buying Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock?
PLAY stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, 1060 Capital LLC, Mackenzie Financial Corp, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH, Millennium Management LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc. and Castleark Management LLC. 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 $50.73.
How big of a company is Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a market capitalization of $1.96 billion and generates $1.14 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $120.94 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.60 on an earnings per share basis. Dave & Buster's Entertainment employs 14,840 workers across the globe.
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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