Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Stock Price & Analysis
Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) rose 1.23% to USD 9.87 as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PLAY last closed at USD 9.75; the session ranged USD 9.69–10.15 on volume of 845,565 shares. Market capitalization is $343.36M, with a 52-week range of USD 9.4–33.3 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.87 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.23% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.75 |
| Open | USD 9.75 |
| Day Range | USD 9.69 – 10.15 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.4 – 33.3 |
| Volume | 845,565 shares |
| Market Cap | $343.36M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PLAY)
Nexqual's technical model rates PLAY "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.05 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 11.23) |
| MACD | -0.4 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PLAY)
Wall Street analysts rate PLAY "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 17 (range USD 12–25), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 17 |
| High Target | USD 25 |
| Low Target | USD 12 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (PLAY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-14 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.19 |
| Revenue Estimate | $557.31M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.66 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD -0.35 vs est 0.46 ▼ miss |
| 2025-10-31 | USD -1.14 vs est -1.04 ▼ miss |
| 2025-07-31 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.92 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PLAY)
| Total Revenue | $2.09B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -1.50% |
| Gross Margin | +39.31% |
| Operating Margin | +8.87% |
| Profit Margin | -3.09% |
| ROE | -52.52% |
| Debt / Equity | 3,579.22 |
| Current Ratio | 0.29 |
| Total Cash | $19.60M |
| Total Debt | $3.56B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-59.51M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PLAY)
Nexqual rates Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 39%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $20M cash vs $3.56B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$60M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -53%, ROA 1.6% |
Ownership (PLAY)
| Insider Ownership | +3.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +111.22% |
| Shares Outstanding | 34.79M |
| Float | 26.74M |
| Short % of Float | +41.79% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
Leadership (PLAY)
Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. is led by Tarun Lal (age 56), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Tarun Lal (age 56) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Darin E. Harper (age 50) |
| President of International Development | Antonio Bautista (age 60) |
| President of Main Event | Tony Wehner (age 56) |
| Chief Strategy Officer | Aldo Rosales |
Major Backers & Investors (PLAY)
Notable institutional backers of Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. include Hill Path Capital, LP, Nomura Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Hill Path Capital, LP | 20.46% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 6.93% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.46% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 4.34% |
| Goldman Sachs | 4.24% |
| Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund | 4.19% |
| MUFG Securities EMEA PLC | 3.37% |
| Patient Capital Management, LLC | 3.31% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.71% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.96% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC.
From Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-31)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America.
- Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events.
- The company also provides food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality.
- The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 06:10 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.