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Dave & Buster's Entertainment

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of high-volume entertainment and dining venues in North America.

Market cap
$242.77M-63.2%
Revenue$2.1B-1.5%
Net income-$88.6M-1,013%
Free cash flow-$105.2M+61.4%
EPS (diluted)-$2.56-831%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Dec 8, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$448.3M
EPS estimate-$1.46

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$544.1M-2.4%
Gross profit$460.9M-4.2%
Operating income$19.4M-63.4%
Net income-$12.5M-210%
EPS (diluted)-$0.36-212%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$16.0M+33.3%
Total debt$3.2B-1.2%
Total equity$87.9M-47.1%
Total assets$4.1B+0.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$46.8M+37.6%
CapEx$84.7M-5.0%
Free cash flow-$37.9M+31.3%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$242.77M-63.2%
Enterprise value$3.4B-10.4%
P/S0.1×-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin85.4%-0.3pp
Net margin-4.3%-4.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-69.7%-74.0pp
Debt / equity36.1×+16.8×
Current ratio0.3×0.0×

Segments

By product

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Entertainment$326.8M-8.8%
Food and non-alcoholic beverages$151.4M+11.3%
Alcoholic beverages$60.1M+5.6%
Other$5.8M-7.9%

Competitors

Profile

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of high-volume entertainment and dining venues in North America. The company provides an integrated 'Eat Drink Play and Watch' experience, combining large-scale arcades, sports viewing, and full-service dining to serve as a premier social destination for young adults and families.

Competitive position

A dominant player in the 'eatertainment' category with high national brand awareness and a unique multi-revenue stream model that combines gaming and dining.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Puerto Rico
Customer segmentsB2C, Young Adults, Families with Children
Business modelBrick-and-Mortar Retail, Franchising, Experience-based Commerce
SuppliersGame Developers, Food and Beverage Distributors, Hardware Manufacturers, Real Estate Developers
CustomersIndividual Consumers, Corporate Event Groups, Franchisees
Listed2014
Employees23.3K
CEODarin Harper
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's market cap?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) has a market capitalization of $242.8M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's revenue and profitability?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment generated $2.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $88.6M, representing a net margin of -4.3%. Gross margin stands at 85.4%, with free cash flow of -$105.2M. The latest reported period is Q2 2026.
Who are Dave & Buster's Entertainment's competitors?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's key competitors include Netflix, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. Class A Common Stock, Super League Enterprise, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Dave & Buster's Entertainment have?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's subsidiaries include Main Event.
Where is Dave & Buster's Entertainment headquartered?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 23,258 people. It has been publicly traded since 2014.