Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Stock Price & Analysis
Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) rose 3.71% to USD 11.45 as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PLAY last closed at USD 11.04; the session ranged USD 10.96–11.87 on volume of 917,727 shares. Market capitalization is $397.77M, with a 52-week range of USD 9.61–35.53 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.45 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.71% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 11.04 |
| Open | USD 11.29 |
| Day Range | USD 10.96 – 11.87 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.61 – 35.53 |
| Volume | 917,727 shares |
| Market Cap | $397.77M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PLAY)
Nexqual's technical model rates PLAY "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.86 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 11.87) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PLAY)
Wall Street analysts rate PLAY "Buy" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 18.88 (range USD 13–30), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 18.88 |
| High Target | USD 30 |
| Low Target | USD 13 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (PLAY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-06-15 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.66 |
| Revenue Estimate | $578.38M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-04-30 | USD 0.76 vs est 1.01 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PLAY)
| Total Revenue | $2.10B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -0.90% |
| Gross Margin | +39.82% |
| Operating Margin | +3.08% |
| Profit Margin | -2.32% |
| ROE | -41.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 3,909.32 |
| Current Ratio | 0.29 |
| Total Cash | $16.60M |
| Total Debt | $3.57B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-133.71M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PLAY)
Nexqual rates Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 40%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $17M cash vs $3.57B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$134M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -41%, ROA 1.9% |
Ownership (PLAY)
| Insider Ownership | +2.43% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +119.45% |
| Shares Outstanding | 34.74M |
| Float | 24.33M |
| Short % of Float | +33.15% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
Leadership (PLAY)
Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, Inc. is led by Tarun Lal (age 56), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 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., Eminence Capital, LP, according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Hill Path Capital, LP | 20.49% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 6.94% |
| Eminence Capital, LP | 6.75% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.46% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 4.35% |
| Goldman Sachs | 4.24% |
| Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund | 4.19% |
| MUFG Securities EMEA PLC | 3.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.72% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.98% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:28 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: June 10, 2026 at 03:28 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.