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Dave & Buster's Entertainment

PLAY

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

Market cap
$367.02M-67.4%
Revenue$2.1B-0.9%
Net income-$64.7M-268%
Free cash flow-$126.1M+42.1%
EPS (diluted)-$1.88-284%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Sep 21, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$557.2M
EPS estimate$0.19

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$559.2M-1.5%
Gross profit$479.4M-1.3%
Operating income$46.9M-25.8%
Net income$5.7M-73.7%
EPS (diluted)$0.16-74.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$19.6M+64.7%
Total debt$3.2B-1.0%
Total equity$99.6M-32.2%
Total assets$4.1B+1.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$113.8M+18.8%
CapEx$105.3M-31.9%
Free cash flow$8.5M+114%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$367.02M-67.4%
Enterprise value$3.53B-18.6%
P/S0.2×-0.4×

Profitability

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Gross margin85.8%+0.4pp
Net margin-3.1%-4.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-52.5%-70.1pp
Debt / equity31.9×+10.1×
Current ratio0.3×0.0×

Segments

By product

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Entertainment revenues$345.1M-5.9%
Entertainment$339.5M-5.5%
Food and beverage revenues$214.1M+6.5%
Food and non-alcoholic beverages$148.6M+8.1%
Alcoholic beverages$65.5M+3.0%

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
CEOTarun Lal
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's market cap?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) has a market capitalization of $367.0M 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 $64.7M, representing a net margin of -3.1%. Gross margin stands at 85.8%, with free cash flow of -$126.1M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
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.