PLAYCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $11 — +67.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 20 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (79): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PLAY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +67.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $22 → $13 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Freedom Capital Markets | Maintains | Hold | $13 → $9.00 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $12 → $9.00 |
| 29 June 2026 | Citizens | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Citizens | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 16 June 2026 | Benchmark | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 16 June 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Dec 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Freedom Capital Markets | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 11 June 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 June 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PLAY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. returned −62.9% against +17.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 96% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. has a market value of $238.9M and an enterprise value of $3.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $2.1B. The latest quarter shrank 2.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$64.7M, a −3.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.89.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: −$33.3M, after $342.1M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 44.9×; forward P/E: −4.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 9.67%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. employs 23,610 people — $89K of revenue per employee.
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s (PLAY) Q4 2025 earnings call, covering the company's fourth-quarter results and management discussion.
Why it matters — A PLAY watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
Seeking Alpha published the Q1 2026 earnings call transcript for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), covering the company's first-quarter financial results and management commentary.
Why it matters — The transcript provides PLAY watchers with direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and outlook from management.
Zacks Investment Research named Dave & Buster's (PLAY) the "Bear of the Day," noting it is the third time in three years the stock has received this designation as the Zacks Rank continues to peg it with falling EPS estimates. The article references a prior profile from late May when shares were still above $10.
Why it matters — A PLAY watcher would care because the repeated Bear of the Day designation highlights persistently falling earnings estimates that have kept the stock under a negative Zacks Rank.
Dave & Buster's stock fell as its arcades are attracting fewer gamers. Management is hoping that new games will draw diners back to the establishments.
Why it matters — A watcher of Dave & Buster's (PLAY) would care because declining arcade traffic is a core business concern, and management's response may affect future customer turnout.
Dave & Buster's stock plunged in mid-September after weaker-than-expected Q2 results, reaching a record low well below existing support and on track for what could be a monumental slide. The report notes the company faces headwinds, though not to the degree its stock price action suggests.
Why it matters — A PLAY watcher would care because the stock has hit a record low following disappointing Q2 results, with the report assessing whether this capitulation could signal that a bottom has finally been reached.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $11, with estimates ranging from $9 to $22. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 20 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. ranks 20 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (79 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +67.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 20 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PLAY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9 to $22 over the next 12 months.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. returned -62.9% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is a leisure and hospitality company that owns, operates, and franchises entertainment and dining venues across North America.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 23 Sept 2026): "Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s (PLAY) Q4 2025 earnings call, covering the company's fourth-quarter results and management discussion.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is a leisure and hospitality company that owns, operates, and franchises entertainment and dining venues across North America. The company’s venues combine full-service food and beverage service with arcade games, social gaming, sports viewing, and other attractions, creating an all-in-one out-of-home entertainment experience. Its business is centered on serving adults, families, and group gatherings through large-format destinations designed for dining, gameplay, and event-driven visits. Dave & Buster's also operates under the Main Event brand, which expands its reach into family entertainment with offerings such as bowling, laser tag, and arcade activities. The company plays a notable role in the “eatertainment” market by blending restaurant operations with interactive entertainment across multiple consumer occasions.
CEO Mr. Darin E. Harper · 23,610 employees · United States · https://daveandbusters.com
