Stocks to Monitor on Monday: Hain Celestial, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, and 3 Others
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 15 2025
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Should l Buy PLAY?
Source: Benzinga
Earnings Reports: Hain Celestial Group is expected to report quarterly earnings of 3 cents per share, while analysts predict High Tide Inc. will post a loss of 1 cent per share, with both companies releasing their earnings today.
Merger Announcement: MBody AI and Check Cap Ltd. have entered into a merger agreement, resulting in a significant 206.3% increase in Check-Cap shares during after-hours trading.
Stock Movements: Multi Ways Holdings Ltd. saw a 17.8% drop in shares after announcing a direct offering, while Dave & Buster’s Entertainment shares gained 0.3% ahead of their earnings report.
Market Overview: U.S. stock futures are slightly higher, with various companies experiencing notable after-hours trading movements, reflecting investor interest in upcoming earnings and corporate actions.
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Analyst Views on PLAY
Wall Street analysts forecast PLAY stock price to rise
7 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 13.760
Low
16.00
Averages
22.20
High
30.00
Current: 13.760
Low
16.00
Averages
22.20
High
30.00
About PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues. The Company owns and operates about 232 venues in North America that offer entertainment and dining experiences to guests through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. The Company has over 171 Dave & Buster's branded stores in 42 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada and offers guests the opportunity to Eat Drink Play and Watch, all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrees and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It also operates over 61 Main Event branded stores in 22 states across the country, and offers bowling, laser tag, hundreds of arcade games, and virtual reality. Each of its locations also offers full bar service, including a variety of beers, hand-crafted cocktails, and spirits.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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