Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) recently:

• 4/9/2025 – Dave & Buster’s Entertainment had its price target lowered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $47.00 to $30.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 4/8/2025 – Dave & Buster’s Entertainment had its price target lowered by analysts at Piper Sandler from $33.00 to $22.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/8/2025 – Dave & Buster’s Entertainment had its price target lowered by analysts at Loop Capital from $45.00 to $35.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/2/2025 – Dave & Buster’s Entertainment had its price target lowered by analysts at Truist Financial Co. from $27.00 to $21.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PLAY opened at $17.68 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $20.38 and a 200-day moving average of $28.40. The company has a market capitalization of $610.23 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.75 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.38, a current ratio of 0.29 and a quick ratio of 0.19. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc has a 1-year low of $15.08 and a 1-year high of $57.41.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 7th. The restaurant operator reported $0.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $534.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $548.77 million. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment had a net margin of 3.88% and a return on equity of 44.22%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.88 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc will post 2.52 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dave & Buster’s Entertainment

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment in the 4th quarter worth about $47,000. KBC Group NV raised its position in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment by 81.3% during the 4th quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 1,974 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 885 shares during the period. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS acquired a new position in Dave & Buster’s Entertainment during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $175,000. Aristides Capital LLC bought a new stake in Dave & Buster’s Entertainment in the fourth quarter valued at $207,000. Finally, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P. grew its position in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment by 9.3% during the fourth quarter. Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P. now owns 7,441 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $217,000 after acquiring an additional 632 shares during the last quarter. 91.45% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families. Its venues offer a menu of entrees and appetizers, as well as a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events.