(PLAY) Dave & Buster’s - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US2383371091

Food, Drinks, Games, Bowling, Laser Tag, Arcade

PLAY EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of PLAY over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-01": 0.8, "2020-04": -1.37, "2020-07": -1.24, "2020-10": -1.01, "2021-01": -1.19, "2021-04": 0.4, "2021-07": 1.07, "2021-10": 0.21, "2022-01": 0.52, "2022-04": 1.35, "2022-07": 0.59, "2022-10": 0.04, "2023-01": 0.8, "2023-04": 1.45, "2023-07": 0.6, "2023-10": -0.12, "2024-01": 0.88, "2024-04": 0.99, "2024-07": 0.99, "2024-10": -0.45, "2025-01": 0.69, "2025-04": 0.76,

PLAY Revenue

Revenue of PLAY over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-01: 347.158, 2020-04: 159.806, 2020-07: 50.833, 2020-10: 109.052, 2021-01: 116.821, 2021-04: 265.34, 2021-07: 377.638, 2021-10: 317.976, 2022-01: 343.102, 2022-04: 451.101, 2022-07: 468.359, 2022-10: 481.206, 2023-01: 563.761, 2023-04: 597.3, 2023-07: 542.1, 2023-10: 466.9, 2024-01: 599.1, 2024-04: 588.1, 2024-07: 557.1, 2024-10: 453, 2025-01: 534.5, 2025-04: 567.7,

Description: PLAY Dave & Buster’s

Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc. is a leading entertainment and dining destination for adults and families in North America, operating under the Dave & Busters and Main Event brands. The companys venues offer a diverse experience, featuring a menu of food and beverages, alongside a range of entertainment attractions including games, live sports, and televised events. With a history dating back to 1982, Dave & Busters has established itself as a prominent player in the entertainment and dining industry, headquartered in Coppell, Texas.

The companys business model is centered around creating an immersive entertainment experience, combining food, drinks, and entertainment options such as bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. This diversified offering allows Dave & Busters to appeal to a broad customer base, driving customer engagement and loyalty. With a strong brand presence, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for experiential entertainment.

Analyzing the , we observe a positive trend in the stocks price movement, with the Last Price of $32.06 exceeding both the SMA20 ($25.22) and SMA50 ($21.90). The stock is currently trading above its SMA200 ($27.48), indicating a potential bullish trend. The ATR of 1.51, representing a 4.71% daily volatility, suggests a moderate level of price movement. Considering the , the companys Market Cap stands at $1043.16M USD, with a P/E ratio of 27.68 and a Forward P/E of 14.39, indicating a relatively stable valuation. The RoE of 19.21% highlights the companys ability to generate strong returns on equity.

Based on the analysis of both and , we forecast that Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) will continue to experience a positive trend in its stock price, driven by its strong brand presence, diversified entertainment offerings, and stable financial performance. With a potential target price of $40-$45, representing a 25%-30% upside from the current price, we recommend a Buy rating on the stock. However, investors should be cautious of the moderate volatility and potential market fluctuations.

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PLAY Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,081m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Entertainment
GiC Sub-Industry Restaurants
IPO / Inception 1995-06-06

PLAY Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 19.6
Fundamental 11.3
Dividend Rating 4.99
Rel. Strength -38.6
Analysts 3.5 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 25.70 USD
Fair Price DCF -

PLAY Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

PLAY Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 78.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -51%
Growth Correlation 5y -2.7%
CAGR 5y 19.42%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.25
Sharpe Ratio 12m -2.19
Alpha -36.86
Beta 0.868
Volatility 73.40%
Current Volume 587.8k
Average Volume 20d 789.8k
Stop Loss 27.5 (-6%)
What is the price of PLAY shares?
As of August 02, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 29.24 with a total of 587,755 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -8.48%, over one month by -2.79%, over three months by +52.37% and over the past year by -22.25%.
Is Dave & Buster’s a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Dave & Buster’s is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 11.33 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PLAY is around 25.70 USD . This means that PLAY is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.11%.
Is PLAY a buy, sell or hold?
Dave & Buster’s has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.50. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PLAY.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts for PLAY share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, PLAY Dave & Buster’s will be worth about 28.5 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 29.24. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -2.7%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 33 12.9%
Analysts Target Price 24.7 -15.5%
ValueRay Target Price 28.5 -2.7%