Dave & Buster's

PLAY

Market cap $332M

PLAY, BEP and ADEA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 6, 2026.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment TodayPLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$11.27 +0.37 (+3.39%) As of 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$9.61▼$35.53Price Target$19.33Add to WatchlistDave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY price action is not inspiring for bulls. The stock has trended lower for over two years and could continue to decline.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. faces a challenging turnaround as same-store sales fell 5.4% during Spring Break, highlighting weak consumer demand. PLAY's entertainment revenue mix is eroding, pressuring margins, while restaurant sales grew ~5% in Q1 FY 2027 but offer lower profitability. Leverage stands at 3.8x net LT debt/EBITDA, with no near-term debt wall, but operational risks loom if EBITDA declines further.

PLAY's steep valuation discount may tempt bargain hunters, but weak comps, margin pressure and estimate cuts keep the turnaround case unsettled.

PL value offers, game rollout, remodel gains and cash flow discipline are shaping its turnaround as weak sales keep investors cautious.

PLAY's back-to-basics turnaround hinges on restoring traffic, lifting entertainment sales and proving cash flow can support a rebound after weak Q1.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment TodayPLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$11.72 +0.17 (+1.48%) As of 09:44 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$9.61▼$35.53Price Target$19.33Add to WatchlistDave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY price action is not inspiring for bulls.

Dave & Buster's is betting on new games, sharper value messaging, food gains and remodels to reset the business after a weak first quarter.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) shares fell about 4% after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, as softer customer demand and higher operating costs weighed on sales and profitability. The restaurant and entertainment operator posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.22, missing analysts' consensus estimate of $0.37.

PLAY fell after Q1 earnings and revenues missed estimates, with weak comparable sales and higher costs weighing on results despite strategy gains.