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Dec 11, 2019
Dave and Busters( PLAY, $39.99) misses earnings, beats revenue estimates; boosts full-year adjusted EBITDA

Dave and Busters( PLAY, $39.99) misses earnings, beats revenue estimates; boosts full-year adjusted EBITDA

Dave and Busters missed earnings expectations, but its revenue exceeded estimates. The company also raised guidance for the full year 2019.

For the third quarter, the restaurant and entertainment company reported GAAP earnings of 2 cents a share, which is below analysts’ estimates of 3 cents. The figure is  also lower than the year-ago quarter’s 30 cents a share.

Revenue increased +6.1% year-over-year to $299.4 million, beating Wall Street estimates of $296 million. Store count increased +13%. 

Food and beverage revenue for the quarter came in at $124 million, beating estimates of $123 million. Entertainment revenue was $174 million, exceeding estimates of $173 million.

CEO Brian Jenkins indicated that the company’s strong new store performance, progress in advancing near-term priorities, and sustainable shareholder value are some of the key strengths.

Looking ahead, Dave and Busters boosted the mid range of its full year 2019 adjusted EBITDA to $277.5 million for the year, up from a previous forecast of $277 million. The mid-point of same-store-sales guidance was re-iterated at 2.75%, but the range was tightened to between 2.5% and 3% (compared to prior forecast of 2% and 3.5%). 

 

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PLAY advanced for three days, in of 285 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

PLAY 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 Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 25, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on PLAY as a result. In of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PLAY turned negative on June 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

PLAY moved below its 50-day moving average on June 29, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for PLAY crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 26, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PLAY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued 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 (3.542) is normal, around the industry mean (12.656). P/E Ratio (44.925) is within average values for comparable stocks, (103.221). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (13.800). PLAY has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.016). P/S Ratio (0.168) is also within normal values, averaging (3.002).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. PLAY’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PLAY’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 80, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), Walt Disney Company (The) (NYSE:DIS), Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU), Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY), AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC), iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ), HUYA (NYSE:HUYA).

Industry description

Movies/entertainment industry include companies that produce and distribute motion pictures, and companies that operate general entertainment facilities like amusement parks and bowling centers. Some companies in this industry also have professional sports franchises. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Liberty Media Corp. and Viacom Inc. are some of the biggest companies in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Movies/Entertainment Industry is 17.18B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 134 to 318.29B. NFLX holds the highest valuation in this group at 318.29B. The lowest valued company is LRDG at 134.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Movies/Entertainment Industry was -5%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 0%. ANGX experienced the highest price growth at 10%, while NIPG experienced the biggest fall at -97%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Movies/Entertainment Industry was 101%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 60% and the average quarterly volume growth was 9%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 66
P/E Growth Rating: 53
Price Growth Rating: 56
SMR Rating: 83
Profit Risk Rating: 79
Seasonality Score: -12 (-100 ... +100)
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