{"id":2473312,"date":"2026-06-24T09:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2473312"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:35:44","slug":"dave-and-busters-entertainment-play-stock-sees-fair-value-cut-after-q1-analyst-revisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dave-and-busters-entertainment-play-stock-sees-fair-value-cut-after-q1-analyst-revisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave And Buster&#8217;s Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut After Q1 Analyst Revisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"bodyItems-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/portfolio?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=portfolio_head_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4635642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Track your investments for FREE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Track your investments for FREE&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Track your investments for FREE<\/a> with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The fair value estimate for Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment has been revised from US$18.88 to US$17.00, bringing the price target closer to updated assumptions on comparable sales and earnings. Analysts link this adjustment to a balance of cautious near term expectations after Q1 and ongoing optimism that longer term changes in the business could still support the story if execution improves. Read on to see how this evolving narrative might shape how you track Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment from here.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Stay updated as the Fair Value for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/\/company\/id\/d2936aec-4c62-4480-8980-d8b09a869e08\/valuation?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=stay_updated_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dave &amp;amp&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment<\/a> shifts by adding it to your <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/stock-watchlist?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=stay_updated_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4635642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:watchlist;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;watchlist&quot;}\" class=\"link \">watchlist<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/portfolio?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=stay_updated_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4635642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:portfolio;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;portfolio&quot;}\" class=\"link \">portfolio<\/a>. Alternatively, explore our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/stock\/NasdaqGS\/PLAY?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=stay_updated_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4635642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Community;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Community&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Community<\/a> to discover new perspectives on Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text article-heading-atom neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" id=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->What Wall Street Has Been Saying<!-- HTML_TAG_END --> <\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text article-heading-atom neo-font-label-2xl-emphasis  yf-18d6y07\" id=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->\ud83d\udc02 Bullish Takeaways<!-- HTML_TAG_END --> <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->BMO Capital continues to rate Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment as Outperform, even after cutting its price target to US$22 from US$24. The firm highlights what it sees as a favorable risk and reward profile.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->BMO points to positive business changes and management&#8217;s willingness to shift capex away from aggressive store growth toward reinvestment in the existing base as potential support for long term earnings power.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text article-heading-atom neo-font-label-2xl-emphasis  yf-18d6y07\" id=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->\ud83d\udc3b Bearish Takeaways<!-- HTML_TAG_END --> <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Benchmark moved Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment to Hold from Buy after Q1 comparable sales declined 5.4%. The firm argues that a recovery in same store sales has been elusive and that there is not yet enough evidence to support management&#8217;s outlook for positive comps through FY26.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->UBS reduced its price target to US$12 from US$13 and kept a Neutral stance, citing Q1 sales pressure tied to weaker macro conditions. It also acknowledges management&#8217;s focus on game updates, targeted promotions, marketing, and food and beverage to support future comp trends.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Do your thoughts align with the Bull or Bear Analysts? Perhaps you think there&#8217;s more to the story. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/community-narratives?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_community_contributor&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4635642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Head to the Simply Wall St Community to discover more perspectives!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Head to the Simply Wall St Community to discover more perspectives!&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Head to the Simply Wall St Community to discover more perspectives!<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-750ceo\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-lglytj\" style=\"--max-height: 664px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-lglytj\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 664; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/\/company\/id\/d2936aec-4c62-4480-8980-d8b09a869e08?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=infographic&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-750ceo\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->NasdaqGS:PLAY 1-Year Stock Price Chart<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/d2936aec-4c62-4480-8980-d8b09a869e08?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_news_risk_alert&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:We've flagged 3 risks for Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment. See which could impact your investment.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;We'&quot;}\" class=\"link \">We&#8217;ve flagged 3 risks for Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment. See which could impact your investment.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text article-heading-atom neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" id=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->What&#8217;s in the News<!-- HTML_TAG_END --> <\/h2>\n<ul class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment released its first &#8220;State of Fun Report,&#8221; which finds that 48% of surveyed Americans feel their lives lack fun and 89% see shared fun as linked to healthier relationships, with 71% saying it helps reduce stress.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The company rolled out 10 new games, including titles such as Hot Wheels Ultimate Speedway, ICEE Slush Rush, John Wick: Continental Pursuit, World Soccer, Kick N Win, Odin&#8217;s Hammer, Perfect Pump, and Human Crane, broadening its in store entertainment mix.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment relaunched its Summer Season Pass on May 19, offering unlimited gameplay across several pricing tiers plus food and beverage discounts aimed at repeat visits.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The company reported that from November 5, 2025 to February 3, 2026, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 under its existing buyback, while total repurchases since the April 24, 2023 authorization reached 12,820,000 shares for US$395.9 million.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>   <button class=\"secondary-btn fin-size-large readmore-button    rounded   yf-r7dg9i\" data-ylk=\"elm:readmore;itc:1;sec:content-canvas;slk:Story%20continues\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;readmore&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Story continues&quot;}\" aria-label=\"Story continues\" title=\"Story continues\"> <span>Story continues<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\" data-testid=\"read-more\">\n<h2 class=\"text article-heading-atom neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" id=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->How This Changes the Fair Value For Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment<!-- HTML_TAG_END --> <\/h2>\n<ul class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Fair value revised from US$18.88 to US$17.00.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Revenue growth assumption adjusted from 4.03% to 3.31%.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Net profit margin updated from 0.48% to 7.19%.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Future P\/E moved from 82.75x to 5.09x.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Discount rate held steady at 12.46%.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text article-heading-atom neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" id=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Never Miss an Update: Follow The Narrative<!-- HTML_TAG_END --> <\/h2>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Narratives connect Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment&#8217;s business story to a financial forecast and fair value, updating as new data, guidance, and news come through. They help you see how individual headlines fit into a bigger, evolving thesis.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Head over to the Simply Wall St Community and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/narratives\/4jjh0iw4-returning-to-basics-and-tv-advertising-will-transform-operations-8mhj?blueprint=4635642&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=integrated-pitch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:follow the Narrative on Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;follow the Narrative on Dave &amp;amp&quot;}\" class=\"link \">follow the Narrative on Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment<\/a> to stay up to date on:<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->How a back to basics operating approach and refreshed marketing, including TV advertising and promotions like Eat &amp; Play Combo, are being used to support customer traffic and engagement.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The role of new games such as Human Crane, remodels, and targeted new store development in shaping same store sales and capital returns.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1p2hw41\">\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Key risks, including prior leadership missteps, Q4 comparable sales declining 9.4%, remodel execution issues, leadership transition, and pressure on discretionary spending.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em> This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. <strong>We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.<\/strong> It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. 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The fair value estimate for Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment has been revised from US$18.88 to US$17.00, bringing the price target closer to updated assumptions on comparable sales and earnings. 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