Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Research

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. oversees and manages hospitality and amusement establishments designed for both adults and families throughout North America. These locations present guests with a varied menu featuring main courses and appetizers, complemented by a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Furthermore, they boast an array of entertainment offerings, centered around video games, live sports broadcasts, and other televised events. The company exclusively operates these venues under the well-known Dave & Buster's brand. As of January 30, 2022, its portfolio included 144 individual sites spread across 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and one Canadian province. Founded in 1982, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Coppell, Texas.

Market snapshot

Symbol
PLAY
Price
$11.95
Day change
+6.79%
Market cap
$415.7M
P/E ratio
-6.40x
52-week range
9.61-35.53
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Next earnings
in 3 months
Analyst price target
$17.33

Recent news

  • Dave & Buster's reports Q1 earnings miss as comparable sales slump

    Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported a steeper-than-expected drop in first-quarter profit and revenue as softer consumer sentiment and a marketing misstep weighed on comparable store sales. The video game and restaurant chain posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.22 for the quarter, falling well short of the analyst consensus of approximately $0.90.

  • These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Dave and Buster's Following Downbeat Q1 Earnings

    Dave and Buster's Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported downbeat earnings for the first quarter after the closing bell on Monday.

  • These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Dave and Buster's Following Downbeat Q1 Earnings

    Dave and Buster's (PLAY) reported lower earnings and sales for Q1. Despite this, their strategy is gaining traction and analysts have mixed views.

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Recent insider activity

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