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Dave & Buster's Entertainment - PLAY Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $46.67
  • Forecasted Upside: 147.31%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 6 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$18.87 As of 03/28/2025 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.96 (-4.84%)

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Analyst Price Target for PLAY

Analyst Price Target is $46.67
▲ +147.31% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the last 3 months. The average price target is $46.67, with a high forecast of $71.00 and a low forecast of $27.00. The average price target represents a 147.31% upside from the last price of $18.87.

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3/246/249/2412/243/254/26$12$28$44$59$75Closing price on 03/28/25: $18.87High$71.00Average$46.67Low$27.00




Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 8 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Dave & Buster's Entertainment. This rating has held steady since November 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/5/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/3/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/2/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/1/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/29/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/28/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/26/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/28/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
1/16/2025Truist FinancialLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$36.00 ➝ $27.00
12/12/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$59.00 ➝ $45.00
12/11/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $47.00
12/11/2024Gordon HaskettReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $34.00
12/11/2024Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$56.00 ➝ $36.00
12/11/2024William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
11/26/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $51.00
11/26/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$59.00 ➝ $56.00
10/7/2024BenchmarkInitiated CoverageHold
9/12/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $59.00
9/11/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $55.00
8/22/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$64.00 ➝ $59.00
6/14/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$86.00 ➝ $63.00
6/13/2024William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
6/13/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$75.00 ➝ $65.00
6/12/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$66.00 ➝ $56.00
6/11/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$78.00 ➝ $67.00
4/4/2024Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $71.00
4/3/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $75.00
4/3/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $78.00
4/3/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $66.00
3/25/2024Raymond JamesReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
3/6/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $80.00
2/27/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $75.00
1/25/2024Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $58.00
9/7/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $57.00
9/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $55.00
9/7/2023UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $43.00
9/7/2023Raymond JamesDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $55.00
8/24/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $60.00
7/17/2023Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageOverweight$56.00
6/27/2023CitigroupBoost Target$56.50
6/14/2023Raymond JamesBoost Target$55.00 ➝ $60.00
6/7/2023Truist FinancialBoost Target$60.00 ➝ $63.00
6/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$55.00 ➝ $60.00
5/7/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$38.00
3/29/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$62.00 ➝ $60.00
12/7/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$66.00 ➝ $55.00
11/8/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$48.00
10/5/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $34.00
9/9/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$37.00 ➝ $48.00
9/8/2022Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$57.00 ➝ $62.00
7/13/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $57.00
7/13/2022Raymond JamesLower TargetStrong-Buy$60.00 ➝ $55.00
7/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Hold$37.00
6/21/2022Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $36.00
6/8/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$63.00 ➝ $67.00
6/8/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$62.00 ➝ $66.00
6/8/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$42.00 ➝ $44.00
6/3/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$68.00 ➝ $63.00
3/30/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$58.00 ➝ $62.00
3/30/2022Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$60.00 ➝ $63.00
3/30/2022Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$56.00 ➝ $60.00
3/30/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $54.00
3/30/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$55.00 ➝ $60.00
3/29/2022Stifel NicolausBoost Target$40.00 ➝ $45.00
1/14/2022Gordon HaskettUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$50.00
1/12/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$56.00 ➝ $60.00
12/8/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $56.00
12/8/2021Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $38.00
12/2/2021Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$56.00 ➝ $50.00
10/5/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$56.00
9/24/2021Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $56.00
9/13/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$57.00 ➝ $50.00
9/10/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$54.00 ➝ $56.00
9/10/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$54.00 ➝ $58.00
9/10/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$38.00 ➝ $40.00
9/2/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$45.00 ➝ $38.00
8/30/2021Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$58.00 ➝ $40.00
8/27/2021Truist FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$54.00
6/11/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Hold$46.00 ➝ $53.00
6/11/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$49.00 ➝ $53.00
6/9/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetPositive ➝ Underweight$36.00 ➝ $44.00
4/22/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$42.00 ➝ $46.00
4/20/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
4/5/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetHold$35.00 ➝ $50.00
4/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$41.00 ➝ $57.00
4/1/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$29.00 ➝ $42.00
4/1/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$37.00 ➝ $54.00
4/1/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $49.00
3/30/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$14.00 ➝ $33.00
3/22/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$45.00 ➝ $55.00
2/10/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$40.00 ➝ $45.00
1/25/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$37.00 ➝ $41.00
1/19/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$35.00 ➝ $40.00
1/12/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetHold$27.00 ➝ $35.00
12/17/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$14.00
12/11/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$32.00 ➝ $37.00
12/11/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$17.00 ➝ $25.00
12/2/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$25.00 ➝ $35.00
12/2/2020Truist FinancialDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$25.00
11/11/2020Longbow ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
10/21/2020Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$20.00 ➝ $25.00
10/20/2020BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$17.00 ➝ $26.00
9/23/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuy
9/18/2020Raymond JamesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$20.00
9/18/2020Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$20.00
9/11/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$15.00 ➝ $17.00
9/11/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Hold$15.00 ➝ $18.00
9/11/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Hold
9/7/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$28.00
6/12/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$13.00 ➝ $15.00
6/12/2020SunTrust BanksUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$17.00 ➝ $22.00
4/22/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$8.50 ➝ $11.50
4/6/2020Longbow ResearchLower TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $18.00
4/3/2020Loop CapitalLower TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $12.00
4/3/2020BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$53.00 ➝ $13.00
4/1/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetHold$42.00 ➝ $13.00
(Data available from 3/29/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.00 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/31/2024
  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 24 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/30/2024
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/30/2024
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/29/2024
  • 30 very positive mentions
  • 34 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/29/2024
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/28/2025
  • 7 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/27/2025
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/29/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment logo
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. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's name. As of April 02, 2019, it owned and operated 125 venues in 39 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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Today's Range

Now: $18.87
Low: $18.59
High: $19.82

50 Day Range

MA: $22.94
Low: $17.40
High: $28.84

52 Week Range

Now: $18.87
Low: $17.02
High: $69.82

Volume

708,616 shs

Average Volume

1,483,890 shs

Market Capitalization

$726.55 million

P/E Ratio

9.34

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

2.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the last year: Benchmark Co., BMO Capital Markets, Gordon Haskett, Loop Capital, Piper Sandler, StockNews.com, Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, and William Blair.
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What is the current price target for Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $46.67, suggesting a possible upside of 147.3%. Piper Sandler has the highest price target set, predicting PLAY will reach $71.00 in the next twelve months. Truist Financial Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $27.00 for Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the next year.
View the latest price targets for PLAY.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment currently has 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in PLAY, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

Other companies that are similar to Dave & Buster's Entertainment include Sweetgreen, Cheesecake Factory, Arcos Dorados, Super Hi International and Papa Johns International. Learn More about companies similar to Dave & Buster‘s Entertainment.

How do I contact Dave & Buster's Entertainment's investor relations team?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's physical mailing address is 2481 MANANA DRIVE, DALLAS TX, 75220. The restaurant operator's listed phone number is 214-357-9588 and its investor relations email address is scott.bowman@daveandbusters.com. The official website for Dave & Buster's Entertainment is www.daveandbusters.com. Learn More about contacing Dave & Buster‘s Entertainment investor relations.





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