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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

PLAYNASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$11.25
+$0.05(+0.40%)
Market Cap$390644553
P/E Ratio
52W High$35.53
52W Low$9.61
Overview

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

play · stock forecast · 19 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

19 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
10
Hold
8
Sell
1
Strong Sell
0
Total: 19 · Buy rate: 52.6%

12-Month Price Target

High

$30.00

Consensus

$20.25

+81.1% upside

Low

$13.00

Median: $19 · Last Close: $11.18

The Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 19 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month PLAY price target is $20.25, representing +81.1% upside from the current price of $11.18.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $20 (81.1%)

Consensus Target

$20.25

81.1% upside

High Target

$30

168.3%

Low Target

$13

16.3%

Current Price

$11.18

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the PLAY stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $13 to $30. The consensus PLAY price forecast of $20.25 implies 81.1% upside from the current price of $11.18.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$11.230.43%

1-day model range: $11.15–$11.31. Peak: $11.31 (+0.43%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$6-50.0%
2028$4-63.8%
2029$3-69.2%
2030$3-71.8%
2031-73.1%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BEARISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

7%7%86%
1Buy
1Neutral
12Sell
RSI (14)57.1Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · PLAY · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$11.52SELL
MA 10$12.28SELL
MA 20$11.43SELL
MA 50$11.84SELL
MA 100$13.99SELL
MA 200$16.17SELL
Current $PLAY · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$11.53SELL
EMA 10$11.74SELL
EMA 20$11.71SELL
EMA 50$12.16SELL
EMA 100$13.54SELL
EMA 200$16.35SELL
Current $PLAY · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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Piper Sandler2026-04-06
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Truist Securities2026-01-08
Maintains
HoldHold
UBS2026-01-06
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Truist Securities2025-12-11
Maintains
HoldHold
BMO Capital2025-12-10
Maintains
OutperformOutperform
UBS2025-09-16
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Truist Securities2025-09-16
Maintains
HoldHold
Piper Sandler2025-09-16
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Truist Securities2025-08-27
Maintains
HoldHold
UBS2025-06-11
Maintains
NeutralNeutral

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) stock. Of the recent 152 rating actions, 10 were upgrades and 19 were downgrades. 19 analysts currently cover PLAY.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings202
Hold ratings413
Sell ratings00

PLAY analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 2 to 0 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$2.1B

↓ 1.5% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$2.1B

↓ 0.6% YoY

EPS This Year

$1.87

EPS Next Year

$0.13

↓ 93.2% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast PLAY EPS of $1.87 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 6 analysts. The PLAY revenue forecast is $2.1B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The PLAY stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 19 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus PLAY price target is $20.25 (+81.1% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The PLAY short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $11.23 (+0.43%). The PLAY stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $6. The PLAY stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $3–$3.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PLAY. The PLAY stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 53% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

PLAY forecast · 8 questions

According to 19 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month PLAY price target is $20.25, with a high forecast of $30.00 and a low of $13.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +81.1% potential upside from the current price of $11.18.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.