NASDAQ:PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis → $1,500 to $9,400 in one month? (A.I. Trade List) (From Prosper Trading Academy) (Ad) Free PLAY Stock Alerts $49.81 +1.20 (+2.47%) (As of 05/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$48.79▼$50.1250-Day Range$48.61▼$68.2952-Week Range$31.65▼$69.82Volume899,321 shsAverage Volume1.07 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.01 billionP/E Ratio17.73Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$69.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Dave & Buster's Entertainment alerts: Email Address Dave & Buster's Entertainment MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside39.0% Upside$69.21 Price TargetShort InterestBearish16.37% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-2.53Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.22Based on 5 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 Sector47th out of 196 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.Read more about Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted16.37% 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 5.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Dave & Buster's Entertainment has recently increased by 20.19%, 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDave & Buster's Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 1.22. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Dave & Buster's Entertainment this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for PLAY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -96% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Dave & Buster's Entertainment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% 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.Read more about Dave & Buster's Entertainment's insider trading history. 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 17.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.49.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment is 17.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.57.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDave & Buster's Entertainment has a P/B Ratio of 7.97. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Dave & Buster's Entertainment's valuation and earnings. 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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 HeadlinesMay 25 at 5:24 AM | americanbankingnews.comDave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMay 9, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's gambling plans are facing immediate pushback from lawmakers, because obviouslyMay 6, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Most Undervalued Restaurant Stocks to Buy in May 2024May 4, 2024 | msn.comDave & Buster's to offer arcade betting for customers. Here's how it will workMay 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 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 GamesSee 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 Earnings4/02/2024Today5/26/2024Next 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+39.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.81 Trailing P/E Ratio17.73 Forward P/E Ratio12.80 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 / Sales0.91 Cash Flow$9.09 per share Price / Cash Flow5.48 Book Value$6.25 per share Price / Book7.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares40,300,000Free Float39,654,000Market Cap$2.01 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.08 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.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:ARCOCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZABrinker InternationalNYSE:EATView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWalleye Trading LLCSold 11,100 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Comerica BankSold 5,057 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.025%Jane Street Group LLCSold 110,600 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 4,362 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.085%Paloma Partners Management CoBought 7,026 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.017%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 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 and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's stock. Their PLAY share price targets range from $56.50 to $80.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $69.21 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 39.0% 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 beginning of 2024. Since then, PLAY stock has decreased by 7.5% and is now trading at $49.81. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 2nd. The restaurant operator reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.07 by $0.04. The restaurant operator earned $599.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $603.41 million. Dave & Buster's Entertainment had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 53.96% and a net margin of 5.76%. 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) and Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG).Invesco DWA SmallCap Momentum ETF (DWAS). 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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.77%), Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. (2.49%), National Bank of Canada FI (1.24%), Hood River Capital Management LLC (1.20%), Portman Square Capital LLP (0.00%) and Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (0.49%). 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, Scott Justin Bowman, 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. 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