PLAY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
$8.14
-0.03 (-0.37%)
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5d:
-6.11%
30d:
-21.5%
90d:
-38.24%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 14, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: PLAY shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: PLAY shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$22.81
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.17
42.5% 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 13.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLAY is currently trading at $8.14, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $8.83 to $10.52. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 9.0) compared to its historical average (13.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 11.4% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $7.94. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 40/100 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 (+108.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $7.94. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 40/100 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 (+108.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$8.83 -
$10.52
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 108.8% below Wall St target ($17.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$8.83 -
$10.52
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$7.94
Resistance Level
$9.57
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.03
Wall Street Target
$17.00
(+108.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-74.2%
Profit Margin
-3.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-11.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical
9.0 vs 13.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-11.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$7.33
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$6.59
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$5.93
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→13)
$8.54
(+5%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 84.3%)
$61.35
(+654%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.0, Growth: 84.3%)
$27.47
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.7, Growth: 84.3%)
$23.35
(+187%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 9.0 to 13.0
Stabilization Target:
$11.72
(+43.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+43.9%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
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Steve Klohn
SELL
6989 shares
2026-04-17
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