PLAY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
$10.11
-0.12 (-1.17%)
▼
5d:
-1.94%
30d:
-29.0%
90d:
-31.92%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jun 09, 2026
23d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PLAY shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: PLAY shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$24.04
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.93
32.3% 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 13.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLAY is currently trading at $10.11, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.64 to $13.35. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.2) compared to its historical average (13.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 6.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAY is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $9.72, while resistance sits at $11.70.
Market Sentiment: PLAY has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $18.88 (+86.7%). 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 in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $9.72, while resistance sits at $11.70.
Market Sentiment: PLAY has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $18.88 (+86.7%). 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
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$10.64 -
$13.35
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 86.7% below Wall St target ($18.88)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$10.64 -
$13.35
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.72
Resistance Level
$11.70
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.22
Wall Street Target
$18.88
(+86.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-67.7%
Profit Margin
-2.3%
Valuation Discount vs History
-6.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.2 vs 13.7
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-6.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.45
(-7%)
2-Year Target
$8.84
(-13%)
3-Year Target
$8.26
(-18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→14)
$10.09
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.1, Growth: 84.3%)
$67.13
(+564%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.2, Growth: 84.3%)
$34.12
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.5, Growth: 84.3%)
$29.00
(+187%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.2 to 13.7
Stabilization Target:
$12.35
(+22.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+22.1%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
1
Sells
0
Net
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