PLAY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
$10.04
0.23 (2.34%)
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5d:
-14.99%
30d:
-31.79%
90d:
-38.56%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Mar 31, 2026
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Bottom Line:
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: PLAY is down 15.0% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: PLAY is down 15.0% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$24.39
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.15
33.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLAY is currently trading at $10.04, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.88 to $15.11. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.1) compared to its historical average (13.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 7.2% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $9.61, while resistance sits at $13.92.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $26.50 (+163.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $9.61, while resistance sits at $13.92.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $26.50 (+163.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$11.88 -
$15.11
Company Quality Score
39/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 163.9% below Wall St target ($26.50)
- WARNING: Recommendation downgraded due to -15.0% 5-day decline - wait for stabilization
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$11.88 -
$15.11
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.61
Resistance Level
$13.92
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.14
Wall Street Target
$26.50
(+163.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-67.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-7.2% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.1 vs 13.9
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-7.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.32
(-7%)
2-Year Target
$8.65
(-14%)
3-Year Target
$8.02
(-20%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→14)
$10.01
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 84.3%)
$67.98
(+577%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.1, Growth: 84.3%)
$33.88
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.5, Growth: 84.3%)
$28.80
(+187%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.1 to 13.9
Stabilization Target:
$12.53
(+24.8%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+24.8%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
0
Sells
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Net
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BUY
730 shares
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