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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

Stage 4 · Declining · week 33

As of Oct 22, 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase, now in week 33 (since Mar 2, 2026). It closed at $7.46, 64.8% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. More about the company

$7.46

+3.32% today

$260M · Micro cap

Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Declining, below its long-term trend

Setup score

—

Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

Edge

—

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S2 20w

S4 16w

S4 22w

S4 15w

S4 34w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S2 3w → S3 4w → S4 8w → S1 2w → S2 20w → S3 9w → S4 16w → S1 8w → S4 22w → S1 8w → S2 5w → S3 4w → S4 15w → S1 6w → S4 34w current

Total tracked: 164 weeks across 15 stage runs.

PLAY among Entertainment33rd of 41 by relative strength

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Stocks in Entertainment ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#	Stock	Stage	RS	1M
1	MCSThe Marcus Corporation	Stage 2 · wk 33	95	+1.8%
2	STRZStarz Entertainment Corp.	Stage 3 · wk 7	95	−0.8%
3	MSGSMadison Square Garden Sports Corp. Class A	Stage 2 · wk 55	92	−1.3%
4	MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Class A	Stage 2 · wk 66	92	−0.1%
5	SPHRSphere Entertainment Co. Class A	Stage 3 · wk 6	91	−17.9%
6	IMAXImax Corporation	Stage 2 · wk 19	90	−1.9%
7	ROKURoku, Inc. Class A	Stage 2 · wk 25	90	+4.3%
8	CNKCinemark Holdings Inc Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 28	85	+10.7%
…33	PLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.	Stage 4 · wk 33	19	+9.5%

vs 52W High

-64.8%

$6.38 lo$21.17 hi

64.8% below 52W high, deep Stage 4 damage

In Stage 4, distance from the 52-week high reflects an ongoing decline, not a discount.

Stage Maturity

Week 33

1w13w26w

Week 33, extended decline

How long this stock has been in Stage 4 decline. The longer the downtrend, the more entrenched the selling pressure. No length of decline marks a bottom on its own.

vs 200 DMA

-37.2%

200 DMA: $11.88 · sloping down

In Stage 4, the stock is below its 200-day average, the hallmark of a downtrend. Stage analysis waits for that to reverse before buying.

Rel Volume

0.58x

vs 50-day avg

High volume on down days in Stage 4 confirms institutional selling. Low-volume bounces are typical. They lack real buyers and are easy to mistake for reversals.

Trend Health

↗ ⇈

Short-term trend rising gently, and accelerating

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

+9.5%

-24.4%

-41.3%

YTD

-56.2%

-60.2%

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Breakout Watch

Latest: 2023-12-15

8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S4

Wk 33 · Vol 0.58x

2026-10-21S4

Wk 33 · Vol 0.68x

2026-10-20S4

Wk 33 · Vol 0.69x

2026-10-19S4

Wk 33 · Vol 0.57x

2026-10-16S4

Wk 32 · Vol 0.92x

2026-10-15S4

Wk 32 · Vol 1.12x

2026-10-14S4

Wk 32 · Vol 0.48x

2026-10-13S4

Wk 32 · Vol 0.86x

2026-10-12S4

Wk 32 · Vol 0.68x

2026-10-09S4

Wk 31 · Vol 0.46x

2026-10-08S4

Wk 31 · Vol 0.90x

2026-10-07S4

Wk 31 · Vol 0.77x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$8.01

200 DMA

$11.88

52W High

$21.17

52W Low

$6.38

5D Low

$7.22

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$7.96

60d High

$11.57

120d High

$13.50

250d High

$21.17

Next resistance

+6.7%

to 20d High

ROE

-69.7%

Profit margin -4.3%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

P/B 3.0

Dave & Buster's Entertainment: quick answers

What stage is Dave & Buster's Entertainment in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase. It entered Stage 4 on Mar 2, 2026 and is in week 33. What the four stages mean

Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment in an uptrend?

No. Dave & Buster's Entertainment is in a Stage 4 downtrend. It trades 37.2% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is Dave & Buster's Entertainment from its 52-week high?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment closed at $7.46 on Oct 22, 2026, 64.8% below its 52-week high of $21.17. Its 52-week low is $6.38.

How has Dave & Buster's Entertainment performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment is down 60.2% over the past year and down 56.2% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Dave & Buster's Entertainment in?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment is in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector.

About this companyCommunication Services· Entertainment

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also provides food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.

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