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The K-Shaped Economy Is Looking Sicklier By The Quarter

AI-driven tech capex is propping up the U.S. economy, but rising rates and consumer stress are mounting risks. Read what investors need to know.

SeekingAlpha·07:13

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Up 7.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Yahoo·10:30PLAY▲+6.1%

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner. Traders will

Benzinga·09:35

A Short Second Half

The Russell 3,000 - which represents roughly 98% of publicly traded US stock market cap - is up about 3% in the 2nd half, but the average stock in the index is actually down 4.4%.

SeekingAlpha·17:35

3 Stocks Under $10 with Questionable Fundamentals

Stocks trading in the $1-10 range are generally smaller players with less risk than their penny stock counterparts. But that doesn’t mean the underlying businesses are cheap, and we advise caution as many have questionable fundamentals.

Yahoo·09:36

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) Vs The Rest Of The Consumer Discretionary - Leisure Facilities Stocks

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - leisure facilities industry, including Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) and its peers.

Yahoo·16:30PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave And Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut As Turnaround Questions Persist

The fair value estimate for Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been cut from US$17.00 to US$13.00, which represents a reduction of about 23.5% in the price target. Analysts are clustering around this lower range as they reassess how much weight to give the turnaround story against concerns about sales mix, margins, and execution. As you read on, you will see how this shift fits into the broader analyst narrative and how to keep track of where the story goes next. Stay updated as the Fair Value...

Yahoo·10:07PLAY▲+6.1%

Moody’s cuts Dave & Buster’s outlook to negative on sales slump

Investing.com -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its credit outlook for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) to negative from stable while affirming the company’s B3 corporate family rating. The revision signals growing credit risks tied to persistent operational weakness and execution hurdles surrounding the restaurant-entertainment chain's ongoing turnaround strategy.

Yahoo·17:00PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) Q4 2025 earnings call recap: same-store sales trends, F&B growth, n

SeekingAlpha·00:56PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) Q1 2026 earnings call recap: sales trends, marketing reset, new gam

SeekingAlpha·00:51PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY): BMO Stays Bullish, UBS and Freedom Capital Aren’t Convinced Yet

On September 14, 2026, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended August 4, 2026. Revenue fell 2.4% to $544.1 million, and the company posted a net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with net income of $11.4 million a year earlier. Comparable store […]

Yahoo·14:47PLAY▲+6.1%

Bear of the Day: Dave & Buster's (PLAY)

Earnings decline continues as new QSR, health-focused, and entertainment options multiply in a vibrant economy

Yahoo·11:22PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) Food and Drink Sales Rise as Games Weaken. Can Profits Recover?

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported a widening split between dining and entertainment in its September 14 second-quarter results. Food-and-beverage revenue increased to $211.5 million from $192.9 million, while entertainment revenue fell to $332.6 million from $364.5 million. For the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2026, total revenue declined 2.4% to $544.1 million. Operating […]

Yahoo·16:39PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster's: A $239 Million Equity Value Hides A $1.5 Billion Problem

Dave & Buster’s earns a Strong Sell as margins shrink, cash flow depends on asset sales, and high net debt raises risk. Click here for more on PLAY stock.

SeekingAlpha·06:10PLAY▲6.1%

Stocks making big moves yesterday: Dave & Buster's, Vishay Intertechnology, DocuSign, SentinelOne, and agilon health

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Yahoo·15:08PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) Bets On New Leaders To Reverse Its Slide

On September 14, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that read like two different companies at once. Revenue fell, and the company posted a net loss for the period ended August 4, yet comparable sales, which had been sliding for more than a year, kept getting less bad every month from […]

Yahoo·10:45PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster's’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

Dave & Buster’s second quarter results included a year-over-year sales decline, but the company reported positive adjusted net income per share. The market’s negative reaction reflected investor concerns about operational missteps and softening margins. CEO Tarun Lal, in his first earnings call, acknowledged that execution failures in marketing, menu strategy, and new game introductions limited the company’s ability to drive traffic and maintain brand relevance. Lal emphasized that there had bee

Yahoo·07:11PLAY▲+6.1%

Wall Street Brunch: Will Fed's Warsh Zig When The Bond Market Wants A Zag?

The Fed weighs a rate hike as 10-year yields near 5%. Could one hike be enough? AI leaders call for slowing the race toward smarter models.

SeekingAlpha·06:00

Designer Brands: My Strong Sell Is Over (Rating Upgrade)

Designer Brands shows a Q3 2025 earnings turnaround with EPS beating estimates, but durability is unproven. Click for this DBI stock update.

SeekingAlpha·09:22

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Dave & Buster's Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

Dave & Buster’s will report Q2 earnings Sept. 14; EPS is expected to fall to 19¢, with revenue near $557M.

Benzinga·01:07PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster's: Hard To Buy With Consumers Struggling (Rating Downgrade)

SeekingAlpha·12:07PLAY▲+6.1%

Countdown to Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics

Evaluate the expected performance of Dave & Buster's (PLAY) for the quarter ended July 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Yahoo·09:15PLAY▲+6.1%

1 Profitable Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 We Turn Down

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

Yahoo·04:38

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Needs More Time For Its Turnaround To Play Out

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) stock stays a speculative buy despite sales declines. Valuation multiples are low versus peers. See here for more details.

SeekingAlpha·17:40PLAY▲+6.1%

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on September 14, 2026

DALLAS, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its second quarter ended August 4, 2026 after the market closes on Monday, September 14, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss these results on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Tim

Yahoo·09:15PLAY▲+6.1%