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DAVE & BUSTERS ENTMT INC (PLAY)

198 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PLAY. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +6
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — PLAY

Based on 180 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PLAY than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 82% of 3.0Y peak

82% of all-time peak
180 funds currently hold this stock — 82% of the 3.0-year high of 219 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding PLAY is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

104 buying99 selling
Last quarter: 104 funds bought or added vs 99 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PLAY position: 30 → 33 → 26 → 38. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 14% new
119 out of 180 hedge funds have held PLAY for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

30 → 30 → 33 → 26 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 33 → 26 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 75% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 198 current holders: 148 (75%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 180 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PLAY

In 2025 Q4, 104 hedge funds were net buyers of PLAY (38 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 99 reduced or exited (67 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 27% of total institutional value in PLAY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 180.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PLAY

How many hedge funds hold PLAY — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of PLAY vs. share price

Market Analysis: PLAY

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PLAY
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 198 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 198 198 -
13F Shares 44M 46M -3.72%
Total Value $714M $830M -13.97%
New Positions 38 26 +12
Increased Positions 90 91 -1
Closed Positions 36 35 +1
Reduced Positions 98 107 -9
Total Calls 13 15 -13.33%
Total Puts 10 12 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.77 0.8 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

198 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in PLAY. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of PLAY — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Incline Global Management LLC 1.73% 405,860 $4.4M
2 Kazazian Asset Management, LLC 1.26% 106,360 $1.2M
3 M.E. ALLISON & CO., INC. 0.70% 97,700 $1.1M
4 CenterBook Partners LP 0.58% 1,003,674 $10.9M
5 EMINENCE CAPITAL, LP 0.58% 2,346,038 $25.4M
6 Patient Capital Management, LLC 0.46% 1,151,658 $12.5M
7 MUFG Securities EMEA plc 0.19% 1,171,000 $12.7M
8 CastleKnight Management LP 0.11% 619,365 $6.7M
9 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.09% 126,871 $1K
10 NOMURA HOLDINGS INC 0.07% 2,411,191 $26.1M
11 LANDSCAPE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.05% 72,744 $788K
12 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.04% 71,429 $774K
13 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.04% 22,345 $242K
14 ING GROEP NV 0.03% 451,000 $4.9M
15 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.03% 11,018 $119K
16 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 0.03% 14,000 $152K
17 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.03% 16,577 $166K
18 SCHWARZ DYGOS WHEELER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.03% 11,440 $124K
19 HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN TRUST FUND 0.03% 1,456,000 $15.8M
20 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.02% 178,666 $1.9M
21 Atom Investors LP 0.02% 29,571 $320K
22 BEESE FULMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.02% 30,165 $327K
23 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.02% 10,500 $114K
24 Edge Wealth Management LLC 0.02% 10,083 $109K
25 Trexquant Investment LP 0.02% 231,207 $2.5M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — DAVE & BUSTERS ENTMT INC (PLAY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PLAY?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PLAY than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for PLAY?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 104 funds bought or added vs 99 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for PLAY holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 31 of 180 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held PLAY?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 119 out of 180 hedge funds have held PLAY for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.