Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of entertainment and dining venues under the name Dave & Buster's. It offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The company was founded by David O. Corriveau and James W. Corley in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

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Dave & Buster's reports record Q1 earnings and plans for growth

Dave & Buster's reported record financial results and strong operational achievements, but faces challenges with sales predictability and amusement comp. However, the company is focused on maximizing opportunities for growth and has a history of performing well in uncertain market environments.

Dave & Buster's achieves record Q2 results, plans for growth

Dave & Buster's reported record Q2 2023 results, demonstrating strong financial performance and a commitment to growth. While facing challenges in pro forma comparable store sales, the company remains confident in its ability to deliver on its three-year plan targeting $1 billion in EBITDA. Notable strengths include organic growth initiatives, successful tests of new strategies, and a focus on shareholder value.

Dave & Buster's reports resilient Q3 performance and accelerates expansion

Dave & Buster's Q3 2023 performance slightly below Q3 2022 but above Q3 2019. Strong progress on organic growth initiatives and successful reduction of recurring costs. Challenges include special events calendar shift and ongoing tests for games pricing. Opportunities lie in accelerating remodels, opening new stores, and expanding real estate assets.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reports record Q4 revenue, eyes strategic growth

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) delivered strong financial results in Q4 2022, with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives. Despite challenges in margins and inflation, the company remains confident in its business and ongoing momentum. Opportunities lie in expanding brand awareness and executing on the long-term strategic plan.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reports record Q1 results amidst challenges

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) delivered strong Q1 results, showcasing operational achievements and a focus on cost management and shareholder value.
While facing challenges related to consumer spending uncertainties, the company's historical resilience and strategic initiatives position it well for growth opportunities.
By balancing cost control, strategic investments, and a commitment to enhancing guest experiences, Dave & Buster's is poised for continued success and competitive advantage in the market.

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. shares have round-tripped after a huge rally, impacted by profit-taking, poor financial reports, and tepid updates. Despite recent setbacks, the company generates plenty of cash flow for debt repayment, share repurchases and has potential for upside growth. An investment analysis around Dave & Busters follows in the paragraphs below.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment: Challenged But Cheap

Dave & Buster's shares have dropped significantly due to poor 1Q24 results, concerns about consumer spending, and high financial leverage. Despite risks, the stock is undervalued at current levels, with the potential for significant upside if management's profit improvement initiatives are successful. Valuation analysis suggests the potential for 150-368% upside in the stock price, with manageable downside risk, even in a weakened consumer spending environment.

Dave & Buster's: I Had To Buy It At This Price

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Dave & Buster's (PLAY) suffers due to reduced walk-in traffic, a tough economic environment and poor comparable sales figures.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Falls 26% YTD: More Pain or Gain Ahead?

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Down 12.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Markets are momentum-driven, favoring stocks going up regardless of valuation or business fundamentals. PLAY trades less than 6X EV/ adjusted EBITDA and has mid-20 % adjusted EBITDA margins. Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares have been stagnant for five years despite strong operating results, presenting a buying opportunity at $38 per share. PLAY has plenty of growth ahead, driven by new units, international franchising, and store remodeling.

Dave & Buster's: A Jumping Up And Down Strong Buy At $38

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The growth prospects of Dave & Buster's (PLAY) suffer due to declining comps on the back of weather-related risks, inflationary risks and macroeconomic uncertainties.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Down 34% in Past 3 Months: Here's Why

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Dave & Buster's stock is plunging after the entertainment and restaurant chain reported weaker-than-expected Q1 earnings. Here's what you need to know.

Dave & Buster's Stock Tanks on Earnings Miss: What To Know

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) fiscal first-quarter revenues suffer due to unfavorable weather conditions and economic difficulties in the lower-income demographics.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Stock Down

Dave & Buster's Q1 results show continued comparable sales weakness, leading to a wide revenue and EPS miss. The long-term growth story still continues with new store openings in the quarter. The Main Event acquisition has been integrated well with Dave & Buster's having very healthy margins despite recent sales weakness.

Dave & Buster's: Sales Challenges Persist In Q1, But Store Growth Continues

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) shares slumped more than 10% in premarket trading on Thursday after the restaurant and entertainment chain posted quarterly results that fell short of expectations amid challenging economic conditions weighing on consumer demand.

Dave & Buster's Stock Slumps as Q1 Results Miss Estimates Amid Soft Consumer Demand

Earnings reports can yield unpredictable results, with restaurant and entertainment company Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY ) providing the latest example. Heading into the disclosure for the first quarter of 2024, PLAY stock benefited from the enthusiasm tied to the post-pandemic recovery narrative.

Trade of the Day: Place a Contrarian Bet on Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Stock

Dave & Buster's stock dropped 12% premarket due to missed analyst estimates and unclear strategy, leading to a sell-off. Despite recent setbacks, PLAY comparables are expected to improve starting fiscal Q2, with potential for share price growth. The company's focus on enhanced marketing, game pricing, and promotions, along with new store openings, loyalty growth, and cost-saving initiatives, positions it for a turnaround.

Dave & Buster's Earnings: Game On, Less Than 3x EBITDA

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call June 12, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Cory Hatton - VP of IR & Treasurer Chris Morris - CEO Michael Quartieri - CFO Conference Call Participants Jake Bartlett - Truist Securities Sharon Zackfia - William Blair Andrew Strelzik - BMO Dennis Geiger - UBS Brian Vaccaro - Raymond James Operator Good day and welcome to the Dave & Buster's First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. tumbled after hours on Wednesday after the gaming and restaurant chain reported first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's expectations, amid what executives called a “complex” economic backdrop.

Dave & Buster's stock sinks as results miss estimates. It's hoping remodels and price increases will help results.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Dave & Buster's (PLAY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended April 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.45 per share a year ago.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

DALLAS, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 5, 2024.

Dave & Buster's Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Repurchases $50 Million of Shares and Executes Sale Leaseback Agreement of Two Properties for $45 Million

Dave & Buster's is scheduled to report earnings after Wednesday's close. The stock just hit a record high of $73.48 in 2017 and is currently trading near $50.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Dave And Buster's

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY is set to release first-quarter financial results, after the closing bell on Wednesday.

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Dave & Buster's Expectations Ahead Of Earnings

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) fiscal first-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from store expansions, a new games pricing strategy and enhanced Food and Beverage offerings.

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