Dave & Buster's stock closed October 16, 2026 at USD 7.60, 65.61 percent below 52-week high

Published on 10/17/2026 at 19:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Market value stood at USD 264.7 million on October 16, 2026. Dave & Buster's stock closed at USD 7.60, down 4.52 percent versus Nasdaq.

Valuation and market placement

Dave & Buster's stock stood 65.61 percent below its 52-week high on October 16, 2026.
Market capitalization was USD 264.7 million on October 16, 2026.
Dave & Buster's stock cost USD 7.60 at Nasdaq on October 16, 2026, down 4.52 percent versus the prior close.
The price-to-earnings ratio was minus 2.97 on October 16, 2026.

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Dave & Buster's stock closed at USD 7.60 on Nasdaq on October 16, 2026, down 4.52 percent from the prior close. The price stood 65.61 percent below its 52-week high of USD 22.10, keeping the stock's market position at the center of the latest review.

Revenue and earnings remain key

Dave & Buster's reported revenue of USD 544.10 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, down 2.40 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. Net income attributable to common shareholders was a loss of USD 12.50 million, while diluted earnings per share were minus USD 0.36 for the period, according to MarketBeat.

The investor-relations page describes more than 180 locations in 43 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, alongside more than 65 Main Event locations in 24 states. The company operates the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands, combining dining with arcade games and other entertainment, according to Dave & Buster's Entertainment.

Price position remains weak

The 52-week range was USD 6.26 to USD 22.10 on October 16, 2026. At USD 7.60, the stock was 21.41 percent above its 52-week low and 65.61 percent below its high. Trading volume was 2,120,721 shares, compared with an average volume of 2,134,228 shares.

Valuation and capital structure

Market capitalization stood at USD 264.7 million on October 16, 2026, while the price-to-earnings ratio was minus 2.97. The company website identifies Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. as Nasdaq-listed and says its long-term strategy emphasizes organic growth, profitability and cash flow.

Comparison with peers

PLAY (Nasdaq, USD): minus 4.52 percent, P/E minus 2.97, market capitalization USD 264.7 million

Brinker International (NYSE, USD): minus 0.38 percent, P/E 18.78, market capitalization USD 8.5 billion

AMC Entertainment (NYSE, USD): minus 3.64 percent, P/E minus 2.73, market capitalization USD 2.6 billion

What the numbers show

Dave & Buster's combines a sharp quarterly revenue comparison with a market value below USD 300.0 million. The negative earnings figure also explains why the price-to-earnings ratio is below zero, rather than providing a conventional valuation comparison.

On October 16, 2026, the stock closed at USD 7.60 on Nasdaq at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 4.52 percent versus the prior close of USD 7.96.