PLAY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
$18.77
-0.06 (-0.32%)
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HOLD
LOW Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Mar 31, 2026
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3 traders called PLAY this week
67% bullish • 1 bearish
67% bullish • 1 bearish
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PLAY trades at premium valuation expecting 16.9% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: PLAY trades at premium valuation expecting 16.9% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$23.03
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.30
Trading above fair value
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 12.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLAY is currently trading at $18.77, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $16.14 to $19.47. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 19.4) compared to its historical average (12.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 16.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $17.61, while resistance sits at $22.10.
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 $26.22 (+39.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $17.61, while resistance sits at $22.10.
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 $26.22 (+39.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range
$16.14 -
$19.47
Company Quality Score
51/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 39.3% below Wall St target ($26.22)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 16.9% growth with -1.1% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -8.6% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$16.14 -
$19.47
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$17.61
Resistance Level
$22.10
Current Trend
Sideways
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.43
Wall Street Target
$26.22
(+39.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-67.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+16.9% premium
PE vs Historical
19.4 vs 12.2
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+16.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$22.01
(+17%)
2-Year Target
$25.73
(+37%)
3-Year Target
$30.08
(+60%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→12)
PE COMPRESSION
$18.89
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: 92.6%)
$72.95
(+287%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.4, Growth: 92.6%)
$63.55
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.2, Growth: 92.6%)
$39.91
(+112%)
Last updated: January 31, 2026 2:29 AM ET
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