PLAY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
$10.41
0.15 (1.51%)
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5d:
+2.51%
30d:
+5.42%
90d:
-11.45%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 21, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: PLAY is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -4.9% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: PLAY is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -4.9% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$23.17
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.38
27.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLAY is currently trading at $10.40, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $9.88 to $10.66. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.4) compared to its historical average (13.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.9% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $9.53, while resistance sits at $11.10.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 50/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $17.00 (+65.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $9.53, while resistance sits at $11.10.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 50/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $17.00 (+65.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$9.88 -
$10.66
Company Quality Score
51/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
72.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (50/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 65.9% below Wall St target ($17.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 51/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$9.88 -
$10.66
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.53
Resistance Level
$11.10
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Aug 24, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.37
Wall Street Target
$17.00
(+65.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-74.2%
Profit Margin
-3.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.9% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.4 vs 13.2
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.75
(-5%)
2-Year Target
$9.27
(-10%)
3-Year Target
$8.82
(-14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11â13)
$10.23
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 84.3%)
$61.04
(+496%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.4, Growth: 84.3%)
$34.59
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.7, Growth: 84.3%)
$29.40
(+187%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.4 to 13.2
Stabilization Target:
$11.90
(+16.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+16.1%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
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SELL
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