Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) is anticipated to announce its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Tuesday, June 9th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.6150 per share and revenue of $581.6920 million for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The restaurant operator reported ($0.35) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.39 by ($0.74). The business had revenue of $529.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $556.56 million. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment had a negative return on equity of 7.93% and a negative net margin of 2.32%.Dave & Buster’s Entertainment’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.69 EPS. On average, analysts expect Dave & Buster’s Entertainment to post $-1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $-1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PLAY opened at $12.78 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $11.89 and a 200 day moving average of $15.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $443.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.94 and a beta of 1.78. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has a 12-month low of $9.61 and a 12-month high of $35.53.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Wall Street Zen cut Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from $22.00 to $14.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $21.83.

Insider Buying and Selling at Dave & Buster’s Entertainment

In related news, SVP Steve Klohn sold 6,989 shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment stock in a transaction on Friday, April 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.69, for a total transaction of $102,668.41. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 38,547 shares in the company, valued at approximately $566,255.43. The trade was a 15.35% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 1.73% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dave & Buster’s Entertainment

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of PLAY. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment by 616.6% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,942 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,671 shares during the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment during the third quarter valued at about $104,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment by 292.4% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 5,062 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $152,000 after purchasing an additional 3,772 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Magnetar Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment in the fourth quarter worth about $185,000. 91.45% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Company Profile

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc operates a chain of combined restaurant and entertainment venues designed to appeal to families, young adults and corporate groups. Each location features a full-service restaurant and bar alongside an arcade gaming area with ticket-based redemption, virtual reality experiences and skill-based games. Many venues also include multiple large-screen televisions and a sports bar atmosphere, catering to fans who wish to watch live sporting events in a social setting.

The company was founded in 1982 by David Corriveau and James “Buster” Corley, opening its first location in Dallas, Texas.