Group 1 - Benchmark upgraded Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $30, citing a credible setup for positive same-store sales in Q1, marking the first inflection in approximately 13 quarters [2] - The upgrade is supported by improving food and beverage execution and increased traffic from the expanded Half Price Games promotion launched on January 4 [2] - Truist Securities analyst lowered the price target on PLAY to $18 from $23, maintaining a Hold rating, noting a mixed outlook for 2026 due to various economic factors [3] Group 2 - Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. operates as a U.S. restaurant and entertainment company, combining full-service dining, bars, arcade games, and live sports viewing in its venues [4] - The company is recognized as one of the 12 Cheap Small-Cap Stocks to invest in before the next breakout, ranking fourth on the list [1]
Benchmark Sees Q1 Same-Store Sales Inflection for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)