Dave & Buster's Enter Stock (NASDAQ: PLAY)

Dave & Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:PLAY) Stock

Dave & Buster's Enter

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.

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Ratings for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) were provided by 6 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $43.67, with a high estimate of $56.00 and a low estimate of $27.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 17.09% lower than the prior average price target of $52.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737064828_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alton Stump</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Dave &amp; Buster's Enter. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Dave &amp; Buster's Enter analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h2>
Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 October, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.98%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -7.22%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -12.8%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.84% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 13.76. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Ratings

A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Dave & Buster's Enter Through 6 Analysts

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PLAY usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $399,280, and 2 are calls, amounting to $61,364.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $24.0 to $29.0 for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's whale trades within a strike price range from $24.0 to $29.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dave &amp; Buster's Enter Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737049543_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$5.62</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$113.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>739</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.68</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
In light of the recent options history for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,885,560, the price of PLAY is up by 0.28%, reaching $25.14.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 75 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $27.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Dave &amp; Buster's Enter, which currently sits at a price target of $27. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Dave & Buster's Enter

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are trading lower after Truist Securities cut its price target on the stock from $36 to $27.

Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintains Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $36 to $27.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Dave & Buster's Enter, Lowers Price Target to $27

As we move into the New Year, it is a good time to revisit what we do and do not know about insider trading.
We know that corporate officers&#8217; and directors&#8217; trading has to be revealed to the public via a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We know that, in most cases, insider buying is far more informative than insider selling. Most insider selling reveals very little real information, as there are dozens of reasons for insiders to be cashing in stocks, most of which have little to do with business prospects.
The exception to this rule is when we see clusters of insiders or large sales by top executives at or near 52-week lows. This always needs to be investigated, as the odds of several executives having a personal cash need when the stock is in a downtrend are pretty slim.
We know that insiders buy stocks for only one reason: they believe the stock price will go higher based on what they know about the business.
They are not as concerned with profits measured in percentages as they are with profits measured in multiples of the stock price.
Most of the time, insiders are contrarian and value-oriented when buying shares. Clusters of large insider buys often indicate a stock is getting near the lows and is ripe for a turnaround.
When we see insiders go against that habit and buy near 52-week highs, it is very informative and indicates that nonpublic knowledge will lead to higher prices sooner rather than later.
The top executives earn higher excess returns on their purchases than directors and low-level executives. Most of the time, the CEO and CFO have the highest returns.
&nbsp;That makes sense since they see more of the big picture than anyone else. Most of the time, they are the ones painting the picture.
The CFO tends to earn higher returns than the CEO. That also makes sense since they understand both the picture and vision and what that means for the financial statements.
These are not opinions.
These are facts and conclusions drawn from academic studies and real-world results.
We will look for opportunities created by all these rules as we go through 2025.
Since today is the first trading day of 2025, I thought we would take a look at some stocks where the CEO or CFO was making large purchases of stocks that Wall Street hates. Big money buying in the open market often indicates that hatred is misplaced.
Take Tidewater (Ticker: TDW), for example. Tidewater owns and operates a substantial fleet of offshore vessels, providing logistical support, crew transportation, and equipment delivery to offshore rigs, platforms, and facilities. They own the boats that take people, tools, and supplies to offshore drilling rigs worldwide.
It has not been a great business for several years now. Oil and gas prices have been in a range for some time now. Prices supported onshore activity, but offshore activity has been moribund. Politics and misguided energy policies have played a role in creating weakness in the industry as well.
Shares of Tidewater hit a high of $110 back in mid-year and have plunged by more than 50% since. There have been signs that offshore demand is picking up, and key executives at Tidewater apparently think the worst is over.
CEO Quintin Kneen spent almost $2 million on shares last month. Well-known value investor Robert Robotti is a large shareholder and director and has also been buying. Robotti purchased another million shares of stock last month.
Any increased offshore oil and gas activity will send this stock skyrocketing toward its 52-week highs. Any news that causes a spike in oil and gas demand or pricing could easily make Tidewater one of the top-performing stocks of 2025.
Shares of Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment (Ticker: PLAY) have not been very entertaining lately. The company has been losing far more than analysts expected, and after the last quarter&#8217;s report, the CEO resigned. Wall Street hates the stock, and traders have been dumping it. Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s shares are now down almost 60% from the 52-week highs.
Chairman of the board Kevin Sheehan has stepped in as interim CEO. Upon taking the role, Mr. Sheehan must have liked what he saw amidst the carnage as he broke out his checkbook and purchased another $1.4 million worth of stock. Two other directors also made six-figure open-market purchases of the stock.
The board of directors feels pretty good about the future, as it authorized a new $100 million stock buyback to take advantage of the bargain pricing. Almost 20% of the float is sold short, so any good news could squeeze the shares.
Insiders are not always right about their purchases, but they are right more often than not, and the rewards can be spectacular.

Revealing a significant insider sell on December 26, John Mulleady, SVP at Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001525769/000095017024140414//Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000095017024140414/0000950170-24-140414-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday outlined that Mulleady executed a sale of 6,000 shares of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter with a total value of $175,980.
As of Friday morning, Dave &amp; Buster's Enter shares are down by 0.98%, currently priced at $29.26.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's Finances</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Dave &amp; Buster's Enter faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.98% in revenue growth as of 31 October, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 85.03%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of -0.84.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 13.76, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Valuation Overview:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 14.21 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 0.55, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 9.1, indicates attractively priced shares.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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John Mulleady Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $175K In Dave & Buster's Enter Stock

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PLAY usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 70% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $215,896, and 5 are calls, amounting to $178,927.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $15.0 to $34.0 for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $34.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dave &amp; Buster's Enter Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735065927_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$82.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">467</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">485</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dave &amp; Buster's Enter, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,069,989, with PLAY's price up by 1.95%, positioned at $29.26.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 98 days.</li>
</ul>
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Dave & Buster's Enter's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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Dave & Buster's Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization Of $100M

Loop Capital analyst Alton Stump maintains Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $59 to $45.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Dave & Buster's Enter, Lowers Price Target to $45

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik maintains Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $51 to $47.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Dave & Buster's Enter, Lowers Price Target to $47

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Dave &amp; Buster's Enter.
Looking at options history for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $95,505 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $677,817.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $30.0 to $40.0 for Dave &amp; Buster's Enter over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dave &amp; Buster's Enter's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $40.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dave &amp; Buster's Enter Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733934638_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$309.3K</td>
<td>131</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$215.5K</td>
<td>131</td>
<td>941</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
<h3>Current Position of Dave &amp; Buster's Enter</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,052,789, the PLAY's price is down by -14.67%, now at $31.4. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 111 days.</li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Dave & Buster's Enter: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Shares of Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) fell over 14% at last check Wednesday, despite reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42437664/why-dave-busters-entertainment-stock-is-tumbling-wednesday">downbeat third-quarter results</a>.
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/589dc33d43eaaa000122c591/jake-bartlett">analyst Jake Bartlett</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Hold, while slashing the price target from $56 to $36.</li>
<li>Benchmark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5935519f85b07a0001c0bc58/mike-hickey">analyst Mike Hickey</a> maintained a Hold rating on the stock.</li>
</ul>
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Truist Securities: Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s reported its adjusted EBITDA at $68.3 million. That&#8217;s short of the consensus of $75.8 million. Same-store sales and store-level margins drove the shortfall, Bartlett said. Consolidated same-store sales fell by 7.7%, much worse than consensus of a 5.9% decline, while store-level margins contracted by 160 basis points, he added.
This was the seventh consecutive quarterly sales miss, the analyst stated. The unexpected resignation of CEO Chris Morris, who had devised the turnaround plan, added to the uncertainty around its execution, he noted.
The CEO departure, along with disappointing sales lifts from recent remodels, "shakes our confidence in PLAY&#8217;s sales catalysts," Bartlett further wrote.
Benchmark: Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s reported disappointing third-quarter results due to challenging macro conditions, "growing pains" from some of the strategic initiatives, and slightly longer-than-expected implementation for some initiatives, Hickey said in a note. Management expressed their frustration around the strategic initiatives not yielding the desired results due to the macro environment, he added.
"The departure of CEO Chris Morris adds an additional friction to executing the second half of PLAY's strategic plan," as he was the "primary architect" of the plan that was launched around 18 months ago, the analyst wrote. Management guided to full year adjusted EBITDA of $500 million to $515 million, below the consensus estimate of $525 million, he further stated.
Price Action: Shares of Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s declined by 14.04% to $31.64 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Dave & Buster's Shares Tank Following Earnings Report, Analysts Say CEO Exit Clouds Turnaround Prospects

Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company reported worse-than-expected financial results for the third quarter and announced a CEO transition. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">following the print</a>.
<ul>
<li>Q3 Revenue: $453 million, versus analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $563.6 million</li>
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<ul>
<li>Q3 Adjusted EPS: Loss of 45 cents, versus estimates of 90 cents</li>
</ul>
Total revenue decreased 3% year-over-year and comparable store sales fell 7.7% year-over-year. Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s ended the&nbsp;quarter with&nbsp;$8.6 million&nbsp;in cash and&nbsp;$537.4&nbsp;million&nbsp;of availability under its&nbsp;$650 million&nbsp;revolving credit facility.
The company also announced that CEO&nbsp;Chris Morris&nbsp;resigned to pursue other interests.&nbsp;The board noted that it has been working with a global executive search firm in recent months to assist in identifying the company's next permanent CEO.
Board chair&nbsp;Kevin Sheehan&nbsp;will serve as interim CEO. The board has also appointed director&nbsp;James Chambers&nbsp;as vice chair of the board. During the transition period, director&nbsp;Michael Griffith&nbsp;will temporarily assume the role of lead independent director.
&#8220;The Board worked closely with Chris to create our company&#8217;s strategic direction and has the utmost confidence in this management team and the company&#8217;s strategy. Overall, I am proud of the team&#8217;s commitment and dedication to creating memorable experiences for our valued guests each and every day and we are confident our initiatives will lead to growth in same-store sales, revenue, and cash flow in the coming quarters for the benefit of our shareholders,&#8221; Sheehan said.
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Following the company&#8217;s quarterly results, Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">downgraded</a> Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$56&nbsp;to&nbsp;$36. William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia also downgraded Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s from Outperform to Market Perform.
PLAY Price Action: Dave &amp; Buster's shares were down 13.7%, trading at $31.75 at the time of writing Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Why Dave & Buster's Entertainment Stock Is Tumbling Wednesday

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Macy&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42436387/macys-lowers-annual-profit-forecast-amid-accounting-misstep-stock-tumbles"> third-quarter financial results and lowered FY24 EPS outlook.</a>
Macy's expects 2024 sales of $22.3 billion—$22.5 billion, compared to prior guidance of $22.1 billion—$22.4 billion and a consensus of $22.42 billion. Macy's expects 2024 adjusted EPS of $2.25-$2.50 compared to prior guidance of $2.34-$2.69 and a consensus of $2.73, including accounting error.
The company expects a 2024 comparable owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace sales change of Down ~1.0% to ~flat versus 2023 versus Down ~2.0% to down ~0.5% expected earlier.
Macy&#8217;s shares dipped 11.2% to $14.84 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgraded Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $56 to $36. Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s shares closed at $36.80 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Dave & Buster's shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 EPS and sales. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock following the report.

William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia downgrades Dave &amp; Buster's Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

William Blair Downgrades Dave & Buster's Enter to Market Perform

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JOBY: -10% &#x7C; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42424513">Joby Aviation shares are trading lower after the company announced it entered into an equity distribution agreement for the sale of $300 million worth of common stock.</a>
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Market-Moving News for December 11th

Press Releases

Dave & Buster's Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on December 10, 2024

Dave & Buster's Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results; Announces CEO Transition

Management

European Wax Center Board of Directors Appoints Chris Morris as Chief Executive Officer

PLAY BREAKING NEWS: BFA Law Announces an Investigation into Dave & Buster's Entertainment after CEO Resignation – Investors with Losses are Urged to Contact BFA Law

Legal

DAVE & BUSTER'S ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. on Behalf of Dave & Buster's Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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