Analysts cut fair value for Dave & Buster's stock to USD 13.00

Published on 10/07/2026 at 04:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue fell 2.40 percent to USD 544.10 million in the second quarter. Dave & Buster's stock had a EUR 6.08 prior close on October 5, 2026.

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Dave & Buster's (ISIN US2383371091) faces a lower analyst fair value of USD 13.00, cut from USD 17.00 in a report dated October 1, 2026, by Yahoo Finance. The revision followed a weak second quarter of fiscal 2026, when revenue fell 2.40 percent year over year to USD 544.10 million, according to Dave & Buster's on September 14, 2026.

Analyst targets move lower

The Yahoo Finance report lists BMO Capital cutting its target to USD 13.00 from USD 22.00 while keeping an Outperform rating. Texas Capital reduced its target to USD 16.00 from USD 23.00 and retained a Buy rating.

UBS lowered its target to USD 9.00 from USD 12.00 and kept a Neutral rating, while Gordon Haskett and Freedom Capital moved to USD 9.00 from USD 13.00 with Hold ratings, the report said.

Second-quarter pressure is clear

Dave & Buster's posted a USD 12.50 million GAAP net loss in the second quarter, compared with USD 11.40 million of net income a year earlier. Adjusted net loss was USD 9.50 million, versus adjusted net income of USD 14.20 million in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, fell to USD 98.90 million from USD 129.80 million. The comparison shows why analysts are weighing the turnaround against weaker margins and earnings pressure.

Cash flow offers a counterpoint

For the six months ended August 4, 2026, adjusted free cash flow improved to USD 19.50 million from negative USD 36.50 million in the comparable period. The company also reported USD 492.10 million of available liquidity and opened six domestic stores during the second quarter.

Management expects two more store remodels during the remainder of fiscal 2026, taking the year's total to eight, while at least one additional international franchise store is planned. That operating investment gives the turnaround a measurable execution test as revenue and adjusted EBITDA remain below the prior-year quarter.

Prior close remains EUR 6.08

The Lang & Schwarz prior close was EUR 6.08 for October 5, 2026. The finance quote for the Nasdaq listing was last at USD 6.86 on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, with a market capitalization of USD 238.7 million and a 52-week range of USD 6.26 to USD 22.10.

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