Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.(PLAY)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's inability to generate consistent free cash flow, combined with a precarious debt-to-equity ratio of 31.60, suggests significant downside risk for equity holders.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.22vs $0.37-40.5% | $559Mvs $581M-3.7% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.35vs $0.39-189.7% | $530Mvs $556M-4.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | $1.14vs $1.16+1.7% | $448Mvs $557M-19.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.88-54.5% | $557Mvs $461M+21.0% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)
Dave & Buster's Entertainment TodayPLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment$11.27 +0.37 (+3.39%) As of 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$9.61▼$35.53Price Target$19.33Add to WatchlistDave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY price action is not inspiring for bulls. The stock has trended lower for over two years and could continue to decline.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. faces a challenging turnaround as same-store sales fell 5.4% during Spring Break, highlighting weak consumer demand. PLAY's entertainment revenue mix is eroding, pressuring margins, while restaurant sales grew ~5% in Q1 FY 2027 but offer lower profitability. Leverage stands at 3.8x net LT debt/EBITDA, with no near-term debt wall, but operational risks loom if EBITDA declines further.
PLAY's steep valuation discount may tempt bargain hunters, but weak comps, margin pressure and estimate cuts keep the turnaround case unsettled.
PL value offers, game rollout, remodel gains and cash flow discipline are shaping its turnaround as weak sales keep investors cautious.
PLAY's back-to-basics turnaround hinges on restoring traffic, lifting entertainment sales and proving cash flow can support a rebound after weak Q1.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.35 | $360.06M | -7.39 | -1.4% | -2.32% | -41.1% | — | |
| $176.28 | $7.56B | 21.19 | 21.95% | 8.07% | 123.43% | — | |
| $186.01 | $12.23B | 30.49 | 9.39% | 6.85% | 27.87% | — | |
| $6.25 | $321.87M | 15.24 | -2.5% | 2.24% | — | — | |
| $5.85 | $21.1M | -1.84 | -9.69% | -3.97% | -19.23% | — | |
| $59.19 | $1.24B | 27.40 | 3.08% | 3.15% | 11.97% | — |
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported $2.09B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 302% increase from $520.8M in 2009.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) saw revenue decline by 1.4% over the past year.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported a net loss of $64.7M for fiscal year 2025.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a return on equity (ROE) of -41.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) had negative free cash flow of $33.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.
