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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)

$8.99+9.37%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$8.22▼ 43.23% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $6.38 · High $21.17Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Dave & Buster's Entertainment closed at $8.99 on Nov 4, up 9.37%, 57.5% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.5M shares was 0.80× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +31.0% over one month, -16.4% over six months, -37.9% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 4, 2026, revenue was $544.10M, down 2.4% from a year earlier, with a net margin of -2.3%.

Short interest was 10.6M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 9.2% from the prior report (39.4% of float, 5.8 days to cover).

Market cap$313.1M34.8M shares
Revenue · quarter$544.1M−2.4% YoY
Diluted EPS$-0.36−212.5% YoY
P/E · TTM—P/S 0.2×
Net margin-2.3%Gross 84.7%
Dividend yieldNone$0.16 last paid
52-week range6.38 – 21.17−57.5% from high
Volume1.5M0.80× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d81.8%Annualised
Short % of float39.4%5.8 days to cover
Net cash-$1.49BCash $16.0M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +16.6%1M +31.0%3M −10.9%6M −16.4%YTD −44.5%1Y −37.9%3Y −74.1%5Y −76.4%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Restaurants & Hospitality

Percentile among 44 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum24
Revenue growth15
Net margin12
Value (low P/E)—
Size30

Industry medians: 6-month return +9.5%, revenue growth +4.2%, net margin 5.6%, P/E 30.9×.

Short interest

Details →
Shares short10.6M+9.2% vs prior
Days to cover5.8Settled Oct 15
% of float39.4%
Short vol. 10d49.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Restaurants & Hospitality

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
PLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$8.99+9.37%−16.4%−2.4%−2.3%—$313.1M
JACKJack in the Box$14.52+9.42%+6.5%−1.8%7.8%8.3$278.5MCompare
PTLOPortillo's$5.40+3.65%+20.3%+5.6%3.5%28.2$391.6MCompare
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar$10.78+9.11%−10.9%—1.9%155.9$239.4MCompare
RICKRCI Hospitality Holdings$29.98+4.46%+16.0%+3.9%8.6%—$229.2MCompare
KRUSKura Sushi USA$36.27−0.36%−34.8%+16.2%0.5%—$440.7MCompare
DINDine Brands Global$35.63+0.91%+31.2%+4.4%1.7%71.6$451.0MCompare
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings$16.20+4.18%+21.1%+3.0%9.9%14.1$493.0MCompare
RRGBRed Robin Gourmet Burgers$9.19+1.43%+149.1%−2.1%0.1%—$173.7MCompare

News about Dave & Buster's Entertainment

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Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Up 7.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 14, 2026▼ NegativeDave & Buster's (PLAY) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Sep 14, 2026▼ NegativeCountdown to Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key MetricsZacks Investment Research · Sep 9, 2026▼ NegativeStock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall, Dow Gains Amid US-Iran Deal— SpaceX, Dave And Buster's, Western Digital In Focus (UPDATED)Benzinga · Jun 16, 2026▼ NegativeWhy Dave & Buster's Stock Surged TodayThe Motley Fool · Apr 1, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Dave & Buster's Entertainment do?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues in North America that offer experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. The company combines various forms of entertainment, including games, bowling, and watching live sports and other televised events, with a full menu of entrees and appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, all in one location.
What is PLAY's market cap?
$313.13M, based on the Nov 4 close of $8.99.
Does Dave & Buster's Entertainment pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of PLAY is sold short?
10.6M shares, 39.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is PLAY in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Restaurants & Hospitality industry.

About Dave & Buster's Entertainment

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues in North America that offer experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. The company combines various forms of entertainment, including games, bowling, and watching live sports and other televised events, with a full menu of entrees and appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, all in one location. Its concept focuses on providing customers the opportunity to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch, appealing to a balanced mix of adults, families, and teenagers. The company also operates internationally in the early stage as a franchisor of the Dave & Buster's brand.

HQ: Dallas, TX23,610 employeesListed Oct 10, 2014daveandbusters.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology