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Here is how Dave Inc. (DAVE) and Sezzle Inc. (SEZL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / Leading marketing and communications firm Shore Fire Media, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), is proud to represent or have recently worked with three iconic bands who are being inducted into the prestigious Rock & Roll of Fame's 2024 class: Dave Matthews Band, Kool & The Gang and MC5. Shore Fire client James Taylor will be among those performing at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as well, to honor this year's inductee Jimmy Buffet as part of an all-star group alongside Kenny Chesney and Mac McAnally.

I see Dave as a company that is balancing growth with disciplined investments, making it an interesting investment opportunity. I acknowledge that the competitive landscape is intense, but I believe Dave's focus on affordability and customer engagement sets it apart. I understand that the business is still in its early stages, but I'm optimistic about its future prospects as its scale and profitability improve.

Weak foot traffic and declining comparable store sales are dampening PLAY's growth prospects.

Dave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY stock surged more than 10% after its Q2 earnings release because the narrative went something like this: the company is growing, but growth is weak, and expectations are missed. However, the miss was tepid, creating a “meh” reaction from the market because the margin widened, driving leverage and unexpected earnings strength.

The entertainment-focused restaurant-chain operator published its latest set of quarterly results. While it missed on the top line, it delivered a very convincing beat on adjusted profitability.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) posted a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter as the chain made changes to its menu, pricing strategy, and added new locations.

Despite a recent 10% stock surge, I'm moving to a neutral rating on Dave & Buster's due to unclear profitability prospects and challenging macroeconomic conditions. The company's same-store sales were down 6.3% y/y, impacted by weakened consumer spending, despite positive early results from remodeled stores and new initiatives. While Dave & Buster's EBITDA margins are slightly ahead of estimates, I doubt it will achieve the $620 million EBITDA target for fiscal 2024.

Shares of Dave & Buster's gained after the company posted higher profit and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended August 6, 2024.