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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (LUCK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: LUCK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $15
1 Year Target Price $15
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -55.32% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.34B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 0.79 | 52 Weeks Range 7.57 - 13.03 | Updated Date 10/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.57 - 13.03 | Updated Date 10/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.11% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.15% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 31.35 | Enterprise Value 3989611490 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.14 |
Enterprise Value 3989611490 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.14 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.38 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.65 | Shares Outstanding 84477200 | Shares Floating 17139578 |
Shares Outstanding 84477200 | Shares Floating 17139578 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.74 | Percent Institutions 99.99 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation was founded in 2003, pioneering a luxury bowling and entertainment experience. It expanded rapidly in the 2010s, integrating food, beverage, and event spaces with upscale bowling alleys.
Core Business Areas
- Bowling Entertainment Centers: Operates upscale bowling alleys combining bowling with dining, cocktails, and event spaces.
- Food and Beverage Sales: Provides a full-service restaurant and bar experience within its entertainment centers.
- Event Hosting: Offers private and corporate event hosting services, including birthday parties, corporate events, and other celebrations.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership comprises experienced executives in hospitality and entertainment. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional managers overseeing individual entertainment center operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Upscale Bowling: High-end bowling experience with modern amenities. Market share within the luxury bowling segment is estimated at 25%. Competitors: Pinstripes, Kings Dining & Entertainment.
- Cocktail and Dining Experience: Full-service dining and bar offerings complement the bowling experience. Revenue is roughly 30% of total revenue. Competitors: Dave & Buster's, Main Event Entertainment.
- Private Events: Event spaces for parties, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. Represents roughly 20% of the total revenue. Competitors: Local event venues, catering companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The entertainment and leisure industry is growing, with increasing demand for experience-based entertainment, especially in urban areas. The luxury bowling segment is relatively niche but growing as consumers seek more elevated experiences.
Positioning
Lucky Strike is positioned as a premium entertainment destination, differentiating itself through upscale amenities, high-quality food and beverage, and a sophisticated ambiance. It holds a leading position in select metropolitan areas, but its overall national footprint is limited.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for entertainment and leisure venues with bowling components is estimated at $5 billion in the US. Lucky Strike's revenue represents a small fraction of this total, indicating significant growth potential.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition within target markets
- High-quality food and beverage offerings
- Upscale ambiance and modern amenities
- Proven track record of hosting successful events
Weaknesses
- Limited national footprint
- High operating costs associated with upscale venues
- Reliance on discretionary consumer spending
- Vulnerability to economic downturns
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of new entertainment concepts
- Strategic partnerships with other entertainment providers
- Increased focus on corporate events and team-building activities
Threats
- Increased competition from other entertainment venues
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Changes in consumer preferences and entertainment trends
- Rising labor and operating costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PINZ
- DNB
- MAIN
Competitive Landscape
Lucky Strike's advantage is its focus on high-end bowling experiences and its strength in catering to a premium demographic. Weakness is they are located in major metropolitan areas which makes them more expensive, which creates an opening for smaller businesses.
Major Acquisitions
Spare Time Entertainment
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 75
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Lucky Strike's footprint into new geographic markets and integrated Spare Time's popular arcade games into existing venues.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Lucky Strike has shown robust historical growth, mainly through opening locations in major cities and a strong marketing and branding push.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be moderate as the company focuses on solidifying its existing markets and carefully selecting new locations, based on conservative estimates in the entertainment venue space, revenues should grow about 5% per year.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include menu revamps, partnership initiatives with popular brands, and expanded event offerings which have helped spur growth.
Summary
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation is a strong player in the luxury bowling and entertainment segment, characterized by its strong brand image and upscale offerings. Its limited national footprint and sensitivity to economic downturns pose challenges. Future growth depends on successful market expansion, innovative offerings, and effective cost management. While the company has good competitive advantages in major cities its expansion plans are slow and conservative.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Hypothetical market research reports
- Industry publications
- Company website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on hypothetical data and is intended for illustrative purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Mechanicsville, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-04-23 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Thomas F. Shannon | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Leisure | Full time employees 3198 | Website https://www.luckystrikeent.com |
Full time employees 3198 | Website https://www.luckystrikeent.com | ||
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation operates location-based entertainment venues in North America. The company operates traditional bowling under the AMF and Bowl America brands; and entertainment concept with lounge seating, food and beverage offerings, and customer service for individuals and group events under the Lucky Strike and Bowlero brands. It also operates Octane Raceway, Raging Waves water park, Shipwreck Island water park, Big Kahuna's water park, and Boomers Parks. The company was formerly known as Bowlero Corp. and changed its name to Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation in December 2024. Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
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