GET DAILY SIGNALSChuck E. Cheese’s parent plans to return to NYSE again
Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company is having another go at the NYSE, through a merger with a special purpose company, making it the first restaurant company to enter the public market in four years.
With the closing of the merger with Leo Holdings, Queso Holdings - which owns CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, is likely to see itself trading again this summer at NYSE with the ticker CEC.
Special purpose companies are asset-less and could only use the proceeds of an IPO to buy and take privately held consumer companies public.
The deal is expected to close in Q2 of 2019 and at the end of which Leo Holdings is planning to rename itself as Chuck E. Cheese Brands, while CEC Entertainment is likely to emerge as a subsidiary of Chuck E. Cheese Brands.
The IPO’s proceeds is likely to go towards paying down CEC’s outstanding debt of $978.9 million as of 30 December 2018.
CEC is expected to have an enterprise value $1.4 billion. In fiscal 2018, the company reported a net sales of $896 million, with more than half of its revenue coming from entertainment and merchandise. In its first quarter of fiscal 2019, the company reported a preliminary same-store sales growth of 7.7%.
The company has plans to reimage 60 stores by end of 2019, bringing its total number of remodelled locations to 92 out of its 515 company-owned stores.
However, private equity firm Apollo Global Management who had bought Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company in 2014 for about $948 million to take it private, is likely to not to sell its shares as part of the deal and is expected to hold a 51% stake in the newly formed company.
LEVI in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on October 19, 2026
LEVI moved above its 50-day moving average on October 19, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In 24 of 31 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 15, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LEVI as a result. In 61 of 83 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 73%.
The 10-day moving average for LEVI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 23, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 11 of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
Following a +3.24% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LEVI advanced for three days, in 195 of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 68%.
LEVI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 12 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The 50-day moving average for LEVI moved below the 200-day moving average on October 05, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LEVI declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
The Aroon Indicator for LEVI entered a downward trend on October 14, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 34 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 44 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. LEVI’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 59 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.873) is normal, around the industry mean (2.884). P/E Ratio (14.031) is within average values for comparable stocks, (14.892). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.020) is also within normal values, averaging (0.686). Dividend Yield (0.028) settles around the average of (0.383) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.176) is also within normal values, averaging (0.827).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 89 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. LEVI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock better than average.
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