On Thursday, Jefferies made adjustments to its financial outlook for entertainment and dining venue chain Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY), reducing the price target to $60 from the previous $75. Despite the lower price target, the firm has chosen to keep its Buy rating on the stock.
The decision to lower the price target comes as a response to observed industry trends and an analysis of alternative data measures. Jefferies has revised its estimate for Dave & Buster's second-quarter same-store sales (SSS) to a decrease of 2.5%, noting that consensus estimates have been cut to a 2.9% decline. The firm also moderated its expectations for the second half of the year, now anticipating a return to positive SSS in the fourth quarter.
Jefferies has slightly decreased its EBITDA estimates for Dave & Buster's but remains in line with consensus for the second quarter and above consensus for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The price target adjustment to $60 reflects a reduced near-term visibility in comparable store performance.
Despite the near-term adjustments, Jefferies reiterates its Buy rating, citing the long-term opportunity and attractive valuation of Dave & Buster's shares. The firm's stance suggests confidence in the company's potential for growth and recovery in the coming quarters.
In other recent news, Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. reported a challenging Q1 in fiscal year 2024, with earnings per share of $0.99 and revenue of $588 million, missing analyst expectations. As a result, Raymond James maintained a Market Perform rating while Truist Securities, Loop Capital, and BMO Capital Markets reduced their price targets. Despite the adjustments, Truist Securities and Loop Capital maintained a Buy rating, while UBS kept a Neutral stance.
Dave & Buster's also announced the expansion of seven new international franchise units and future store openings, targeting an adjusted EBITDA of over $1 billion. This follows the Main Event merger, which resulted in $25 million in cost savings, with an additional $40-60 million expected.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year 2023 and approved the company's executive compensation plan. These are among the recent developments for Dave & Buster's, which continues to focus on organic growth and shareholder returns despite facing operational challenges.
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